Richland County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17159 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,598 | — | #2,120 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,455 | -16.9% | #1,851 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.3 years | +8.7% | #1,397 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $112,000 | -60.3% | #2,815 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $805 | -30.8% | #2,061 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% | -4.1% | #1,293 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Richland County has a population of 15,598, making it the #2,120 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Richland County is $62,455, ranking #1,851 out of 3,222 counties — 16.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.1% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Richland County is $112,000 (-60.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $805/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.8%.
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93.9% of residents in Richland County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% above the national rate.
About Richland County, Illinois
Richland County, Illinois has a total population of 15,598, making it the 2,120th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Richland County is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Richland County is $62,455, which ranks #1,851 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Richland County is $112,000, 60.3% below the national median. Renters in Richland County pay a median gross rent of $805 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Richland County, 19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.4 min.
Richland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.0%).
All data for Richland 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.