Effingham County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17049 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,522 | — | #1,351 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,404 | +7.0% | #568 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.0 years | +2.8% | #2,113 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $189,500 | -32.8% | #1,524 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $733 | -37.0% | #2,571 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | -19.8% | #811 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Effingham County has a population of 34,522, making it the #1,351 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Effingham County is $80,404, ranking #568 out of 3,222 counties — 7.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.1% and unemployment stands at 2.1%.
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The median home value in Effingham County is $189,500 (-32.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $733/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.2%.
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94.7% of residents in Effingham County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
About Effingham County, Illinois
Effingham County, Illinois has a total population of 34,522, making it the 1,351st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Effingham County is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Effingham County is $80,404, which ranks #568 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1%.
The median home value in Effingham County is $189,500, 32.8% below the national median. Renters in Effingham County pay a median gross rent of $733 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Effingham County, 26.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.9 min.
Effingham County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.8%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
All data for Effingham 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.