Sangamon County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17167 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 194,947 | — | #360 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,357 | +0.3% | #821 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.0 years | +5.4% | #1,796 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $176,300 | -37.5% | #1,680 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $983 | -15.5% | #1,054 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | +4.1% | #1,555 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sangamon County has a population of 194,947, making it the #360 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Sangamon County is $75,357, ranking #821 out of 3,222 counties — 0.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 13.1% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Sangamon County is $176,300 (-37.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $983/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.3%.
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96.4% of residents in Sangamon County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% above the national rate.
About Sangamon County, Illinois
Sangamon County, Illinois has a total population of 194,947, making it the 360th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sangamon County is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sangamon County is $75,357, which ranks #821 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Sangamon County is $176,300, 37.5% below the national median. Renters in Sangamon County pay a median gross rent of $983 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sangamon County, 36.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.8 min.
Sangamon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (12.5%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
All data for Sangamon 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.