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Richland County

Illinois · 15,813 residents · 360.034 sq mi
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Richland County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,032. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
15,813
−2%since 2000
from 16,149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
44 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 45 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+10%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,032
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,185 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,457
+69%since 2000
from $16,847 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
26.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−19%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(14,813)
Black0.5%(75)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(273)
Asian0.8%(123)
Other2.3%(357)
Diversity Score12.8%(2,020)
Segregation Score32.4%(5,127)
Diversity Score
13
+222%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+80%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland County, Illinois?

Richland County, Illinois has about 15,813 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richland County, Illinois earns about $55,032 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 $88,800, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Richland County, Illinois?

About 21.0% 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 13.1% 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 732 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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