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Effingham Micro

Effingham, IL · 2 counties · 45,290 residents · 824.713 sq mi
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The short version

Effingham has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,702. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $100,353.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
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
45,290
Unchangedsince 2000
from 45,517 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+10%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K43K44K45K46K1990201020202024Effingham
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,702
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,580 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,969
+33%since 2000
from $17,968 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,353
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,868 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−33.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+2%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(44,744)
Black0.1%(66)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(320)
Asian0.3%(125)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(1,274)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(43,970)
Black0.2%(111)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(672)
Asian0.4%(172)
Other1.2%(560)
Diversity Score8.1%(3,686)
Diversity Score
8
+191%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

EffinghamCENTRAL12,406
What's inside

2 component counties

Effingham CountyCENTRAL34,519Cumberland County10,208
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Effingham, IL?

Effingham, IL has about 45,290 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Effingham, IL?

The typical household in Effingham, IL earns about $47,702 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 $100,353, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Effingham, IL?

About 18.3% 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 11.0% 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 2,916 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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