State
County
Land Area (mi²)
8.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,424.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.64%
Growth Since 2010
-6.58%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Rantoul, Illinois Population 2021
12,089
Rantoul is a city located in Champaign County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 12,089, it is the 197th largest city in Illinois and the 2709th largest city in the United States . Rantoul is currently declining at a rate of -1.64% annually and its population has decreased by -6.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,941 in 2010. Rantoul reached it's highest population of 25,562 in 1970. Spanning over 9 miles, Rantoul has a population density of 1,424 people per square mile.
The average household income in Rantoul is $53,925 with a poverty rate of 18.27%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $782 per month, and the median house value is $85,900. The median age in Rantoul is 30.5 years, 28.6 years for males, and 32.1 years for females.
Rantoul Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rantoul was:
- White: 65.92%
- Black or African American: 25.22%
- Other race: 3.54%
- Two or more races: 3.12%
- Asian: 2.10%
- Native American: 0.11%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Rantoul, Illinois is 12,089 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 12,695.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 12,941.
Rantoul, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,713 | 65.92% |
| Black or African American | 3,334 | 25.22% |
| Some Other Race | 468 | 3.54% |
| Two or More Races | 412 | 3.12% |
| Asian | 277 | 2.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 14 | 0.11% |
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Rantoul Population by Race
Rantoul Population Pyramid $2021
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Rantoul Population by Age
Rantoul Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,916 | 2.61 | 48.3 |
| Non Family | 1,939 | 1.17 | 44.5 |
| Married | 1,632 | 3.17 | 69.3 |
| Female | 1,101 | 3.87 | 19 |
| Male | 244 | 4.57 | 70.9 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
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Rantoul Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 114 | 1.46% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 720 | 9.21% |
| High School Graduate | 3,026 | 38.71% |
| Some College | 1,870 | 23.92% |
| Associates Degree | 761 | 9.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 792 | 10.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 534 | 6.83% |
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Rantoul Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Rantoul Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,444 | 4,908 | 943 |
| Black | 1,285 | 1,156 | 179 |
| Hispanic | 665 | 466 | 34 |
| Asian | 249 | 249 | 155 |
| 2+ Races | 198 | 198 | 23 |
| Other Race | 158 | 92 | 13 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 |
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 62.25%.
Rantoul Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,425
Average Earnings
$38,750
Average Male
$30,767
Average Female
Rantoul Earnings by Educational Attainment
Rantoul Language by Age
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Rantoul Language
87.03% of Rantoul residents speak only English, while 12.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.23% of the population.
Rantoul Language
Rantoul Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,558 | 1,289 | 17.05% |
| Black | 3,093 | 597 | 19.30% |
| Hispanic | 1,486 | 389 | 26.18% |
| Multiple | 404 | 41 | 10.15% |
| Asian | 277 | 19 | 6.86% |
18.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.96%
Male Poverty Rate
20.22%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rantoul
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rantoul is Hispanic, with 26.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rantoul is Asian, with 6.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.17%.
Rantoul Poverty
Rantoul Poverty Rate by Education
Rantoul Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
36.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
33.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Rantoul Married by Age and Sex
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Rantoul 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 55-64.
Rantoul Marital Status by Race
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Rantoul Marital Status
Rantoul Veterans by War
Rantoul Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 764 | 11.48% |
| Black | 157 | 10.08% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 2.75% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 2.95% |
Rantoul Veterans by Race
Rantoul Veterans by Education
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6.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
Rantoul Veterans by Education
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64%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
Rantoul Employment by Age
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Rantoul Employment by Race
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Rantoul 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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94.67%
Native Born
5.33%
Foreign Born
2.38%
Non Citizen
2.96%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.67% of Rantoul residents were born in the United States, with 70.43% having been born in Illinois. 2.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Rantoul Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,089 | -202 | -1.64% |
| 2020 | 12,291 | -202 | -1.62% |
| 2019 | 12,493 | -202 | -1.59% |
| 2018 | 12,695 | -139 | -1.08% |
| 2017 | 12,834 | -117 | -0.90% |
| 2016 | 12,951 | -112 | -0.86% |
| 2015 | 13,063 | -108 | -0.82% |
| 2014 | 13,171 | 9 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 13,162 | 116 | 0.89% |
| 2012 | 13,046 | 26 | 0.20% |
| 2011 | 13,020 | 49 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 12,971 | 114 | 0.09% |
| 2000 | 12,857 | -4,355 | -2.88% |
| 1990 | 17,212 | -2,949 | -1.57% |
| 1980 | 20,161 | -5,401 | -2.35% |
| 1970 | 25,562 | 3,446 | 1.46% |
| 1960 | 22,116 | 15,729 | 13.22% |
| 1950 | 6,387 | 0.00% |