Moultrie County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17139 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,424 | — | #2,192 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,784 | -4.5% | #1,063 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.1 years | +3.1% | #2,079 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $134,000 | -52.5% | #2,470 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $804 | -30.9% | #2,066 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | -27.3% | #605 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Moultrie County has a population of 14,424, making it the #2,192 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Moultrie County is $71,784, ranking #1,063 out of 3,222 counties — 4.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.2% and unemployment stands at 2.2%.
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The median home value in Moultrie County is $134,000 (-52.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $804/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.0%.
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85.9% of residents in Moultrie County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.4% below the national rate.
About Moultrie County, Illinois
Moultrie County, Illinois has a total population of 14,424, making it the 2,192nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Moultrie County is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Moultrie County is $71,784, which ranks #1,063 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2%.
The median home value in Moultrie County is $134,000, 52.5% below the national median. Renters in Moultrie County pay a median gross rent of $804 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Moultrie County, 19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.1 min.
Moultrie County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%).
All data for Moultrie 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.