Cass County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Cass County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17017
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 017
Geography
- Land Area
- 375.75 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.94 sq mi
- Total Area
- 383.70 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.969202
- Longitude
- -90.245704
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 11,371
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 8,464
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,454 | 83.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,917 | 16.9% |
| White | 8,981 | 79.0% |
| Black | 252 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,504 | 88.7% |
| Hispanic | 964 | 11.4% |
| White | 7,248 | 85.6% |
| Black | 144 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 12,784
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $66,014
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,406
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,562 | 74.8% |
| Black | 508 | 4.0% |
| Asian | 117 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,464
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,131 | 28.6% |
| Republican | 2,213 | 29.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,120 | 41.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,628 | 48.6% |
| Female | 3,834 | 51.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,953 | 79.8% |
| Hispanic | 801 | 10.7% |
| Black | 41 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,927
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,459 | 58.1% |
| Hispanic | 111 | 13.9% |
| Black | 10 | 24.4% |
| Asian | 9 | 25.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,905 | 52.5% |
| Female | 2,021 | 52.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,075 (35.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,797 (20.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,676
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $113,786
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $750
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.1%
- Work From Home
- 5.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.