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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Saline County

Illinois · 26,733 residents · 379.991 sq mi
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Saline County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,768. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,600. Households here earn about 38% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,733
+1%since 1990
from 26,551 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
70 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 70 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.9
+4%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,768
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,349 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,590
+55%since 1990
from $10,066 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.2%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 20.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$347
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $269 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
23.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−11%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(25,482)
Black3.4%(911)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(147)
Asian0.1%(27)
Diversity Score11%(2,914)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(25,035)
Black4%(1,079)
Hispanic / Latino1%(258)
Asian0.2%(52)
Diversity Score12.6%(3,362)
Diversity Score
13
+15%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.1%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 63.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
−13%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Saline County to nearby counties

SALINE COUNTY VS
Gallatin County
Income$59,219+106%
Home value$82,900+78%
Population4,616−80%
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SALINE COUNTY VS
Williamson County
Income$65,604+128%
Home value$156,400+236%
Population67,225+195%
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SALINE COUNTY VS
Hardin County
Income$54,271+89%
Home value$103,800+123%
Population3,588−84%
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SALINE COUNTY VS
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Income$65,746+129%
Home value$113,700+144%
Population7,859−65%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saline County, Illinois?

Saline County, Illinois has about 26,733 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Saline County, Illinois earns about $28,768 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saline County, Illinois expensive?

In Saline County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $46,600, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Saline County, Illinois?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Saline County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saline County, Illinois?

About 14.2% of people in Saline County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saline County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Saline County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 182 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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6 ZIP codes
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