Christian County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,538 | — | #1,383 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,611 | -16.7% | #1,839 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.2 years | +11.1% | #1,149 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $115,500 | -59.0% | #2,761 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $785 | -32.5% | #2,215 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% | -19.1% | #832 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Christian County has a population of 33,538, making it the #1,383 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Christian County is $62,611, ranking #1,839 out of 3,222 counties — 16.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.2% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Christian County is $115,500 (-59.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $785/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.2%.
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96.1% of residents in Christian County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.
About Christian County, Illinois
Christian County, Illinois has a total population of 33,538, making it the 1,383rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Christian County is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Christian County is $62,611, which ranks #1,839 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Christian County is $115,500, 59.0% below the national median. Renters in Christian County pay a median gross rent of $785 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Christian County, 17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.6 min.
Christian County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.3%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
All data for Christian 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.