Effingham, Illinois Population 2022
Effingham is a city located in Effingham County Illinois. Effingham has a 2020 population of 12,229. It is also the county seat of Effingham County. Effingham is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -0.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,337 in 2010.
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 Effinghamwas:
- 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%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 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% |
Population by Race
| 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% |
Effingham Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Effingham Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$32,343
Average Earnings
$40,100
Average Male
$25,745
Average Female
Effingham Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| 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% |
| Other | NaN% |
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 Other, with NaN% 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 Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Effingham Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 667 | 7.25% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 1.80% |
Effingham Veterans by Education
18.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
78.34%
Born in Effingham
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12,229 | -94 | -0.76% |
| 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% |