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Effingham Micro

Effingham, IL · 2 counties · 45,517 residents · 824.713 sq mi
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Effingham has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,580. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% 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 $79,868.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% 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

45,517
+7%since 1990
from 42,374 in 1990
1990 – 2025
55 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 51 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+11%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
42K43K44K45K46K1990201020202024Effingham
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,580
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,333 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,968
+55%since 1990
from $11,602 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.4%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,868
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,445 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$420
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $291 in 1990
US average: $602
77.5%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 77.5% in 1990
22.5% rent
2.1
+8%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(42,216)
Black0%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(106)
Asian0.2%(73)
Diversity Score1.5%(656)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(44,744)
Black0.1%(66)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(320)
Asian0.3%(125)
Diversity Score2.8%(1,274)
3
+81%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.6%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−39%since 1990
from 20.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Effingham, IL?

Effingham, IL has about 45,517 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Effingham, IL?

The typical household in Effingham, IL earns about $38,580 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Effingham, IL expensive?

In Effingham, IL, the median home is worth about $79,868, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Effingham, IL?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Effingham, IL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Effingham, IL?

About 8.4% of people in Effingham, IL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Effingham, IL grown since 1990?

Yes, Effingham, IL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,143 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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