Iroquois County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17075 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,449 | — | #1,596 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,255 | -11.8% | #1,501 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.4 years | +14.1% | #844 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $137,800 | -51.1% | #2,414 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $799 | -31.3% | #2,102 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | -0.8% | #1,399 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Iroquois County has a population of 26,449, making it the #1,596 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Iroquois County is $66,255, ranking #1,501 out of 3,222 counties — 11.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.5% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Iroquois County is $137,800 (-51.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $799/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.0%.
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94.0% of residents in Iroquois County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.
About Iroquois County, Illinois
Iroquois County, Illinois has a total population of 26,449, making it the 1,596th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Iroquois County is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Iroquois County is $66,255, which ranks #1,501 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Iroquois County is $137,800, 51.1% below the national median. Renters in Iroquois County pay a median gross rent of $799 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Iroquois County, 18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.3 min.
Iroquois County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.3%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
All data for Iroquois 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.