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Randolph County

Illinois · 30,163 residents · 575.367 sq mi
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Randolph County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,319. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 13% 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 $110,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
30,163
−11%since 2000
from 33,893 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 59 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+15%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K31K32K34K35K1990201020202024Randolph County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,319
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,013 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,206
+54%since 2000
from $17,696 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+16%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(29,860)
Black9.2%(3,132)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(521)
Asian0.2%(81)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.1%(8,516)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(25,460)
Black7.9%(2,381)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,031)
Asian0.3%(86)
Other1.1%(346)
Diversity Score29.6%(8,942)
Segregation Score59.5%(17,948)
Diversity Score
30
+18%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
60
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Randolph County, Illinois?

Randolph County, Illinois has about 30,163 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Randolph County, Illinois earns about $55,319 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Randolph County, Illinois expensive?

In Randolph County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $110,900, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Randolph County, Illinois?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Randolph County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Randolph County, Illinois?

About 12.6% of people in Randolph County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Randolph County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Randolph County, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,420 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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