Quincy, Illinois Population 2022
Quincy is a city located in Adams County Illinois. Quincy has a 2020 population of 39,652. It is also the county seat of Adams County. Quincy is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -2.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 40,761 in 2010.
The average household income in Quincy is $65,733 with a poverty rate of 15.16%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $710 per month, and the median house value is $116,300. The median age in Quincy is 40.7 years, 39.2 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
Quincy Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Quincywas:
- White: 89.99%
- Black or African American: 6.42%
- Two or more races: 2.29%
- Asian: 0.83%
- Other race: 0.25%
- Native American: 0.23%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 74,709 | -251 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 74,960 | -251 | -0.33% |
| 2019 | 75,211 | -251 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 75,462 | -547 | -0.72% |
| 2017 | 76,009 | -538 | -0.71% |
| 2016 | 76,547 | -426 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 76,973 | -92 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 77,065 | -45 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 77,110 | -148 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 77,258 | -173 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 77,431 | 61 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 77,370 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,246 | 89.99% |
| Black or African American | 2,585 | 6.42% |
| Two or More Races | 924 | 2.29% |
| Asian | 333 | 0.83% |
| Some Other Race | 99 | 0.25% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 92 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.00% |
Quincy Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,254 | 2.26 | 64.3 |
| Married | 7,611 | 2.99 | 86.5 |
| Non Family | 7,046 | 1.19 | 46.7 |
| Female | 2,064 | 2.96 | 49.1 |
| Male | 533 | 3.35 | 41.3 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 680 | 2.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,681 | 6.00% |
| High School Graduate | 9,856 | 35.18% |
| Some College | 6,921 | 24.71% |
| Associates Degree | 2,193 | 7.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,308 | 15.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,375 | 8.48% |
Quincy Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,596 | 23,765 | 6,225 |
| Black | 1,578 | 1,157 | 118 |
| Hispanic | 394 | 369 | 151 |
| 2+ Races | 220 | 179 | 86 |
| Asian | 180 | 180 | 127 |
| Native American | 92 | 43 | |
| Other Race | 32 | 26 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.56%.
$35,754
Average Earnings
$41,333
Average Male
$29,404
Average Female
Quincy Language by Age
Quincy Language
98.14% of Quincy residents speak only English, while 1.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.70% of the population.
Quincy Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34,685 | 4,510 | 13.00% |
| Black | 2,375 | 928 | 39.07% |
| Multiple | 903 | 334 | 36.99% |
| Hispanic | 646 | 74 | 11.46% |
| Asian | 323 | 44 | 13.62% |
| Native | 92 | 19 | 20.65% |
| Other | 10 | NaN% |
15.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.83%
Male Poverty Rate
17.25%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Quincy
The race most likely to be in poverty in Quincy is Black, with 39.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Quincy is Hispanic, with 11.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.39%.
Quincy Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Quincy Married by Age and Sex
Quincy Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Quincy Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,662 | 9.15% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 8.86% |
| Black | 39 | 2.20% |
| Native American | 9 | 9.78% |
| Asian | 8 | 3.83% |
Quincy Veterans by Education
6.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
75.25%
Born in Quincy
98.62%
Native Born
1.38%
Foreign Born
0.37%
Non Citizen
1.01%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.62% of Quincy residents were born in the United States, with 75.25% having been born in Illinois. 0.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 39,652 | -99 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 39,751 | -99 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 39,850 | -99 | -0.25% |
| 2019 | 39,949 | -99 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 40,048 | -222 | -0.55% |
| 2017 | 40,270 | -221 | -0.55% |
| 2016 | 40,491 | -200 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 40,691 | -48 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 40,739 | -32 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 40,771 | -57 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 40,828 | -66 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 40,894 | 133 | 0.33% |
| 2010 | 40,761 | 395 | 0.10% |
| 2000 | 40,366 | 685 | 0.17% |
| 1990 | 39,681 | -2,873 | -0.70% |
| 1980 | 42,554 | -2,734 | -0.62% |
| 1970 | 45,288 | 1,495 | 0.34% |
| 1960 | 43,793 | 2,343 | 0.55% |
| 1950 | 41,450 | 981 | 0.24% |
| 1940 | 40,469 | 1,228 | 0.31% |
| 1930 | 39,241 | 3,263 | 0.87% |
| 1920 | 35,978 | -609 | -0.17% |
| 1910 | 36,587 | 335 | 0.09% |
| 1900 | 36,252 | 4,758 | 1.42% |
| 1890 | 31,494 | 4,226 | 1.45% |
| 1880 | 27,268 | 3,216 | 1.26% |
| 1870 | 24,052 | 10,334 | 5.78% |
| 1860 | 13,718 | 6,816 | 7.11% |
| 1850 | 6,902 | 0.00% |