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Piatt County

Illinois · 16,673 residents · 439.188 sq mi
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Piatt County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,668. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $143,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% 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
16,673
+2%since 2000
from 16,365 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+10%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K16K17K1990201020202024Piatt County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,668
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,752 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,674
+65%since 2000
from $21,075 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.3%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$865
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
18.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+8%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(16,090)
Black0.2%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(101)
Asian0.1%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(400)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(15,600)
Black0.5%(83)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(247)
Asian0.5%(80)
Other1%(168)
Diversity Score8.7%(1,454)
Segregation Score18.9%(3,150)
Diversity Score
9
+257%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piatt County, Illinois?

Piatt County, Illinois has about 16,673 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Piatt County, Illinois earns about $73,668 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Piatt County, Illinois expensive?

In Piatt County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $143,000, and the typical rent is about $865 a month.

How educated are people in Piatt County, Illinois?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Piatt County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Piatt County, Illinois?

About 5.7% of people in Piatt County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Piatt County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Piatt County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,125 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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