Christian County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Christian County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17021
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 021
Geography
- Land Area
- 709.48 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.27 sq mi
- Total Area
- 715.75 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.545524
- Longitude
- -89.279593
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 33,376
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 26,891
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 32,358 | 96.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,014 | 3.0% |
| White | 30,848 | 92.4% |
| Black | 711 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 215 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 26,159 | 97.3% |
| Hispanic | 732 | 2.7% |
| White | 24,941 | 92.7% |
| Black | 663 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 201 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 361 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 33,538
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $63,813
- Poverty Rate
- 9.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,237
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 30,883 | 92.1% |
| Black | 734 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 247 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 20,939
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,125 | 24.5% |
| Republican | 7,488 | 35.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,323 | 39.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,950 | 47.5% |
| Female | 10,988 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 18,536 | 88.5% |
| Hispanic | 208 | 1.0% |
| Black | 47 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 103 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 12,294
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,944 | 59.0% |
| Hispanic | 85 | 40.9% |
| Black | 28 | 59.6% |
| Asian | 48 | 46.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,927 | 59.6% |
| Female | 6,367 | 57.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,776 (39.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,198 (17.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 15,184
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $121,678
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $773
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 7.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.