Richland County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Richland County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17159
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 159
Geography
- Land Area
- 360.03 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.88 sq mi
- Total Area
- 361.92 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.712187
- Longitude
- -88.085452
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 15,444
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 11,898
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,211 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 239 | 1.5% |
| White | 14,745 | 95.5% |
| Black | 46 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,773 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 126 | 1.1% |
| White | 11,485 | 96.5% |
| Black | 68 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 164 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 15,598
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $62,979
- Poverty Rate
- 11.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,851
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,630 | 93.8% |
| Black | 68 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 85 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,959
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,614 | 14.7% |
| Republican | 4,943 | 45.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,402 | 40.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,256 | 48.0% |
| Female | 5,703 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,692 | 88.4% |
| Hispanic | 136 | 1.2% |
| Black | 19 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 81 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,227
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,555 | 57.3% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 37.5% |
| Black | 4 | 21.1% |
| Asian | 55 | 67.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,036 | 57.8% |
| Female | 3,191 | 56.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,038 (27.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,082 (19.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,363
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $118,851
- 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
- 80.7%
- Work From Home
- 6.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.