Saline County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17165 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,213 | — | #1,725 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,117 | -29.3% | #2,589 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.8 years | +12.6% | #976 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $94,300 | -66.5% | #3,063 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $726 | -37.6% | #2,607 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.9% | +50.3% | #2,560 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Saline County has a population of 23,213, making it the #1,725 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Saline County is $53,117, ranking #2,589 out of 3,222 counties — 29.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.9% and unemployment stands at 7.7%.
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The median home value in Saline County is $94,300 (-66.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $726/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.5%.
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94.6% of residents in Saline County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% above the national rate.
About Saline County, Illinois
Saline County, Illinois has a total population of 23,213, making it the 1,725th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Saline County is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Saline County is $53,117, which ranks #2,589 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7%.
The median home value in Saline County is $94,300, 66.5% below the national median. Renters in Saline County pay a median gross rent of $726 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Saline County, 19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.9 min.
Saline County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (3.1%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
All data for Saline 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.