Sangamon County, Illinois

Total Population: 195,217

County Seat: Springfield

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Median Home Value

$170,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$74,114

Across all households

Median Age

40.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

35.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)78.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)12.5%
Two or More Races4.0%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.1%
Other Race0.5%

Under 18 Years

22.0%

65 Years and Over

18.9%

Male

48.3%

Female

51.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.2%

No Health Insurance

3.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

35.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$74,114

Mean Household Income

$97,695

Per Capita Income

$42,851

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$170,300

Median Rent

$954/mo

Total Housing Units

93,151

Owner-Occupied

70.6%

Renter-Occupied

29.4%

Vacancy Rate

9.5%

Married Couple Households

42.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

31.5%

Average Household Size

2.27

Broadband Internet Access

87.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17167.