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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Richland County

Illinois · 16,545 residents · 360.034 sq mi
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Richland County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,013. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,200. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

16,545
+2%vs 2000
vs 16,149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
46 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 45 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.6
−9%vs 2000
vs 39.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
16K16K16K16K17K1990201020202024Richland County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,013
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,185 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,692
−31%vs 2000
vs $16,847 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.0%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,200
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$261
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $385 in 2000
US average: $450
76.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.5% in 2000
23.4% rent
1.5
−23%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(15,772)
Black0.3%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(124)
Asian0.6%(91)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(640)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(16,468)
Black0%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(43)
Asian0.2%(32)
Other0.2%(38)
Diversity Score1.8%(298)
2
−55%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.5%
−9.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
+68%vs 2000
vs 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Richland County, Illinois?

Richland County, Illinois has about 16,545 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Richland County, Illinois earns about $23,013 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richland County, Illinois expensive?

In Richland County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $35,200, and the typical rent is about $261 a month.

How educated are people in Richland County, Illinois?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Richland County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richland County, Illinois?

About 14.0% of people in Richland County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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