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Schuyler County

Illinois · 7,544 residents · 437.3 sq mi
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Schuyler County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,686. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,900. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,544
+5%since 2000
from 7,189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+7%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Schuyler County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,686
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,233 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,649
+20%since 2000
from $17,158 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$472
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.9%
−39.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+13%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(7,090)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(39)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(150)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(7,163)
Black3.2%(240)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(90)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other1.1%(81)
Diversity Score13.3%(1,004)
Diversity Score
13
+539%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.2%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schuyler County, Illinois?

Schuyler County, Illinois has about 7,544 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Schuyler County, Illinois earns about $43,686 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schuyler County, Illinois expensive?

In Schuyler County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $74,900, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Schuyler County, Illinois?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Schuyler County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schuyler County, Illinois?

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

Has Schuyler County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Schuyler County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 46 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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