Sangamon County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Sangamon County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17167
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 167
Geography
- Land Area
- 868.23 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.78 sq mi
- Total Area
- 877.01 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.756886
- Longitude
- -89.662435
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 191,455
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 149,253
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 186,429 | 97.4% |
| Hispanic | 5,023 | 2.6% |
| White | 152,059 | 79.4% |
| Black | 24,311 | 12.7% |
| Asian | 3,031 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 99 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 753 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 145,988 | 97.8% |
| Hispanic | 3,269 | 2.2% |
| White | 123,506 | 82.7% |
| Black | 18,967 | 12.7% |
| Asian | 2,602 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 653 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 52 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 322 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 194,947
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $82,628
- Poverty Rate
- 12.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 25,082
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 152,344 | 78.1% |
| Black | 24,767 | 12.7% |
| Asian | 4,464 | 2.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 140,296
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 40,235 | 28.7% |
| Republican | 43,358 | 30.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 56,671 | 40.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 65,943 | 47.0% |
| Female | 74,352 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 110,641 | 78.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,641 | 1.9% |
| Black | 10,948 | 7.8% |
| Asian | 1,796 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 79,461
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 65,602 | 59.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,232 | 46.6% |
| Black | 3,471 | 31.7% |
| Asian | 827 | 46.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 37,238 | 56.5% |
| Female | 42,223 | 56.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 32,708 (24.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 50,028 (36.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 93,382
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $182,594
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,100
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.9%
- Work From Home
- 13.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.