Cass County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,784 | — | #2,298 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,125 | -9.3% | #1,330 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.3 years | -1.5% | #2,522 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $97,100 | -65.6% | #3,029 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $723 | -37.8% | #2,621 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | -12.0% | #1,030 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cass County has a population of 12,784, making it the #2,298 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Cass County is $68,125, ranking #1,330 out of 3,222 counties — 9.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.1% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Cass County is $97,100 (-65.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $723/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.9%.
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92.3% of residents in Cass County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% above the national rate.
About Cass County, Illinois
Cass County, Illinois has a total population of 12,784, making it the 2,298th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cass County is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cass County is $68,125, which ranks #1,330 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Cass County is $97,100, 65.6% below the national median. Renters in Cass County pay a median gross rent of $723 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cass County, 20.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.9 min.
Cass County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 69.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (22.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.0%).
All data for Cass County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.