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Christian County

Illinois · 34,032 residents · 709.483 sq mi
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Christian County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,120. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $93,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,032
−4%since 2000
from 35,372 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+12%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K33K34K35K36K1990201020202024Christian County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,120
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,561 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,959
+61%since 2000
from $17,937 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+6%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(33,921)
Black2.1%(754)
Hispanic / Latino1%(345)
Asian0.4%(131)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(3,015)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(31,226)
Black1.1%(380)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,094)
Asian0.5%(179)
Other1.2%(416)
Diversity Score14.9%(5,064)
Segregation Score25.8%(8,796)
Diversity Score
15
+75%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Christian County, Illinois?

Christian County, Illinois has about 34,032 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Christian County, Illinois?

The typical household in Christian County, Illinois earns about $52,120 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Christian County, Illinois expensive?

In Christian County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $93,200, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Christian County, Illinois?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Christian County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Christian County, Illinois?

About 10.6% of people in Christian County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Christian County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Christian County, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 386 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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