State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,204.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.76%
Growth Since 2010
-0.04%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
33,662
World Population Review
Effingham, Illinois Population 2021
12,323
Effingham is a city located in Effingham County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Effingham County. With a 2020 population of 12,323, it is the 193rd largest city in Illinois and the 2663rd largest city in the United States . Effingham is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -0.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,328 in 2010. Effingham reached it's highest population of 12,605 in 2018. Spanning over 10 miles, Effingham has a population density of 1,205 people per square mile.
The average household income in Effingham is $68,927 with a poverty rate of 15.64%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $599 per month, and the median house value is $126,800. The median age in Effingham is 36.7 years, 36 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
Effingham Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Effingham was:
- White: 94.44%
- Other race: 1.67%
- Black or African American: 1.49%
- Two or more races: 1.39%
- Asian: 0.93%
- Native American: 0.08%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Effingham, Illinois is 12,323 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 12,605.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 12,328.
Effingham, Illinois Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33,662 | -173 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 33,835 | -173 | -0.51% |
| 2019 | 34,008 | -173 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 34,181 | 58 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 34,123 | -47 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 34,170 | -32 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 34,202 | 80 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 34,122 | -95 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 34,217 | -56 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 34,273 | 3 | 0.01% |
| 2011 | 34,270 | 46 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 34,224 | 0.00% |
Effingham Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,865 | 94.44% |
| Some Other Race | 210 | 1.67% |
| Black or African American | 187 | 1.49% |
| Two or More Races | 174 | 1.39% |
| Asian | 117 | 0.93% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 10 | 0.08% |
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Effingham Population by Race
Effingham Population Pyramid $2021
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Effingham Population by Age
Effingham Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,336 | 2.28 | 59.7 |
| Non Family | 2,255 | 1.21 | 46.7 |
| Married | 2,160 | 3.05 | 76.9 |
| Female | 588 | 3.04 | 45.9 |
| Male | 333 | 3.22 | 61 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
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Effingham Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 403 | 4.64% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 321 | 3.69% |
| High School Graduate | 3,072 | 35.35% |
| Some College | 1,880 | 21.63% |
| Associates Degree | 1,077 | 12.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,254 | 14.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 684 | 7.87% |
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Effingham Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Effingham Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,120 | 7,479 | 1,785 |
| Hispanic | 295 | 216 | 49 |
| Black | 131 | 99 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 100 | 38 |
| Other Race | 95 | 63 | 37 |
| Asian | 78 | 78 | 60 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 76.92%.
Effingham Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,343
Average Earnings
$40,100
Average Male
$25,745
Average Female
Effingham Earnings by Educational Attainment
Effingham Language by Age
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Effingham Language
93.91% of Effingham residents speak only English, while 6.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.17% of the population.
Effingham Language
Effingham Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,184 | 1,637 | 14.64% |
| Hispanic | 598 | 134 | 22.41% |
| Multiple | 174 | 98 | 56.32% |
| Black | 168 | 20 | 11.90% |
| Asian | 117 | 18 | 15.38% |
15.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.17%
Male Poverty Rate
16.96%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Effingham
The race most likely to be in poverty in Effingham is Multiple, with 56.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Effingham is Black, with 11.90% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.22%.
Effingham Poverty
Effingham Poverty Rate by Education
Effingham Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Effingham Married by Age and Sex
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Effingham Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Effingham Marital Status by Race
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Effingham Marital Status
Effingham Veterans by War
Effingham Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 667 | 7.25% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 1.80% |
Effingham Veterans by Race
Effingham Veterans by Education
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18.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
Effingham Veterans by Education
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62.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Effingham Employment by Age
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Effingham Employment by Race
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Effingham Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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95.95%
Native Born
4.05%
Foreign Born
3.26%
Non Citizen
0.79%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.95% of Effingham residents were born in the United States, with 78.34% having been born in Illinois. 3.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Effingham Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,323 | -94 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 12,417 | -94 | -0.75% |
| 2019 | 12,511 | -94 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 12,605 | 36 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 12,569 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 12,567 | 43 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 12,524 | 32 | 0.26% |
| 2014 | 12,492 | -19 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 12,511 | -15 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 12,526 | 12 | 0.10% |
| 2011 | 12,514 | 177 | 1.43% |
| 2010 | 12,337 | -47 | -0.04% |
| 2000 | 12,384 | 533 | 0.44% |
| 1990 | 11,851 | 581 | 0.50% |
| 1980 | 11,270 | 1,812 | 1.77% |
| 1970 | 9,458 | 1,286 | 1.47% |
| 1960 | 8,172 | 1,280 | 1.72% |
| 1950 | 6,892 | 712 | 1.10% |
| 1940 | 6,180 | 1,202 | 2.19% |
| 1930 | 4,978 | 954 | 2.15% |
| 1920 | 4,024 | 126 | 0.32% |
| 1910 | 3,898 | 124 | 0.32% |
| 1900 | 3,774 | 514 | 1.47% |
| 1890 | 3,260 | 195 | 0.62% |
| 1880 | 3,065 | 0.00% |