Effingham County, Illinois

Total Population: 34,505

County Seat: Effingham

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Median Home Value

$179,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$75,380

Across all households

Median Age

39.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

26.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)94.6%
Hispanic or Latino2.6%
Two or More Races1.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%

Under 18 Years

24.2%

65 Years and Over

18.3%

Male

50.5%

Female

49.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.6%

No Health Insurance

5.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

26.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$75,380

Mean Household Income

$95,615

Per Capita Income

$38,582

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

81.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$179,800

Median Rent

$734/mo

Total Housing Units

15,336

Owner-Occupied

78.1%

Renter-Occupied

21.9%

Vacancy Rate

8.5%

Married Couple Households

53.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.8%

Average Household Size

2.43

Broadband Internet Access

89.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17049.