Piatt County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17147 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,695 | — | #2,059 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $94,811 | +26.2% | #226 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.8 years | +10.0% | #1,264 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $180,600 | -35.9% | #1,632 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,046 | -10.1% | #856 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% | -51.3% | #118 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Piatt County has a population of 16,695, making it the #2,059 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Piatt County is $94,811, ranking #226 out of 3,222 counties — 26.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.1% and unemployment stands at 2.8%.
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The median home value in Piatt County is $180,600 (-35.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,046/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.8%.
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96.7% of residents in Piatt County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.4% above the national rate.
About Piatt County, Illinois
Piatt County, Illinois has a total population of 16,695, making it the 2,059th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Piatt County is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Piatt County is $94,811, which ranks #226 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8%.
The median home value in Piatt County is $180,600, 35.9% below the national median. Renters in Piatt County pay a median gross rent of $1,046 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Piatt County, 32.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.0 min.
Piatt County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (1.6%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
All data for Piatt 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.