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Christopher

County:
Franklin County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.622
State:
Illinois

Christopher is a city located in Franklin County, Illinois. Christopher has a 2026 population of 2,590. Christopher is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -3.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,682 in 2020.

The median household income in Christopher is $48,247 with a poverty rate of 20.82%. The median age in Christopher is 45.2 years: 38.9 years for males, and 51.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.5 males.

2.6K
Total Population
1,597
Density (mi²)
-15 -0.58%
Growth

Christopher Population

Christopher Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,590-15-0.58%
20252,605-16-0.61%
20242,621-12-0.46%
20232,633-7-0.27%
20222,640-22-0.83%
20212,662-20-0.75%
20202,682-8-0.3%
20192,723-17-0.62%
20182,740-23-0.83%
20172,763-10-0.36%
20162,773-23-0.82%
20152,796-6-0.21%
20142,802-10-0.36%
20132,812-24-0.85%
20122,836-15-0.53%
20112,85146919.69%
20102,85230.11%

Median Age

Overall: 45.2 years
Female: 51.5 years
Male: 38.9 years

Christopher Adults

There are 2,004 adults, (694 of whom are seniors) in Christopher.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,308 (50.9%)
Male: 1,262 (49.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Christopher includes 93.19% White, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,39593.19%
Two or more races1706.61%
Other race50.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races833.23%
Other race50.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,39593.19%
Two or more races873.39%

Christopher Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Christopher 's average per capita income is $38,988. Household income levels show a median of $48,247. The poverty rate stands at 20.82%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$78,063-
Families$61,821$73,661
Households$48,247$55,107
Non Families$22,250$35,133

$38,988

Average Income

$48,247

Median Household Income

20.82%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)