Tazewell County, Illinois

IL · FIPS 17179 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 130,290 #503 / 3,222
84th
Median Household Income $77,982 +3.8% #674 / 3,222
79th
Median Age 41.9 years +7.7% #1,517 / 3,222
53th
Median Home Value $167,500 -40.6% #1,859 / 3,222
42th
Median Gross Rent $909 -21.8% #1,383 / 3,222
57th
Poverty Rate 9.0% -28.4% #578 / 3,222
82th

Demographics

Tazewell County has a population of 130,290, making it the #503 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Tazewell County is $77,982, ranking #674 out of 3,222 counties — 3.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.0% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.

Median Household Income
$77,982 +3.8% vs nat'l
Rank #674 of 3,222
79th percentile
Per Capita Income
$41,190 −0.2% vs nat'l
Rank #704 of 3,222
78th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.0% −28.4% vs nat'l
Rank #578 of 3,222
82th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.6% −32.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,035 of 3,222
68th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.4% −15.8% vs nat'l
Rank #894 of 3,222
72th percentile
Mean Commute Time
22.8 min −17.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,377 of 3,222
26th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Tazewell County is $167,500 (-40.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $909/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.4%.

Median Home Value
$167,500 −40.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,859 of 3,222
42th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$909 −21.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,383 of 3,222
57th percentile
Homeownership Rate
78.4% +21.7% vs nat'l
Rank #901 of 3,222
72th percentile
78.4% Homeownership

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Health

94.9% of residents in Tazewell County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.

94.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.9% +3.5% vs nat'l
Rank #679 of 3,222
79th percentile

About Tazewell County, Illinois

Tazewell County, Illinois has a total population of 130,290, making it the 503rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Tazewell County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Tazewell County is $77,982, which ranks #674 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.

The median home value in Tazewell County is $167,500, 40.6% below the national median. Renters in Tazewell County pay a median gross rent of $909 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Tazewell County, 28.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.8 min.

Tazewell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).

All data for Tazewell 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.