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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Richland County

Illinois · 16,149 residents · 360.034 sq mi
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Richland County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,185. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $62,100. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,149
−2%since 1990
from 16,545 in 1990
1990 – 2025
45 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 46 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+10%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K16K16K16K17K1990201020202024Richland County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,185
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,013 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,847
+44%since 1990
from $11,692 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.9%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$385
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261 in 1990
US average: $602
76.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.6% in 1990
23.5% rent
2.0
+30%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(16,468)
Black0%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(43)
Asian0.2%(32)
Diversity Score1.8%(298)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(15,772)
Black0.3%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(124)
Asian0.6%(91)
Diversity Score4%(640)
4
+120%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.2%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.4%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.5 min
−40%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland County, Illinois?

Richland County, Illinois has about 16,149 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Richland County, Illinois earns about $31,185 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 $62,100, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Richland County, Illinois?

About 15.2% 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 12.9% of people in Richland County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richland County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Richland County, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 396 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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