Schuyler County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17169 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,787 | — | #2,750 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,948 | -12.2% | #1,549 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.1 years | +26.2% | #276 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $109,700 | -61.1% | #2,853 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $853 | -26.7% | #1,715 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.8% | +64.8% | #2,741 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Schuyler County has a population of 6,787, making it the #2,750 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.1 years, which is 26.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Schuyler County is $65,948, ranking #1,549 out of 3,222 counties — 12.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.8% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Schuyler County is $109,700 (-61.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $853/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.4%.
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89.6% of residents in Schuyler County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% below the national rate.
About Schuyler County, Illinois
Schuyler County, Illinois has a total population of 6,787, making it the 2,750th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Schuyler County is 49.1 years, which is 26.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Schuyler County is $65,948, which ranks #1,549 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Schuyler County is $109,700, 61.1% below the national median. Renters in Schuyler County pay a median gross rent of $853 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Schuyler 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 89.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.7 min.
Schuyler County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (3.7%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
All data for Schuyler 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.