Henderson County, Illinois

Total Population: 6,284

County Seat: Oquawka

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Median Home Value

$101,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$65,651

Across all households

Median Age

49.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

19.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)94.1%
Two or More Races3.0%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Other Race0.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

18.9%

65 Years and Over

26.7%

Male

50.4%

Female

49.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.7%

No Health Insurance

2.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$65,651

Mean Household Income

$75,442

Per Capita Income

$32,763

Unemployment Rate (16+)

8.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$101,600

Median Rent

$834/mo

Total Housing Units

3,374

Owner-Occupied

85.5%

Renter-Occupied

14.5%

Vacancy Rate

21.1%

Married Couple Households

54.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.1%

Average Household Size

2.34

Broadband Internet Access

82.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17071.