Christian County, Illinois Population 2022
Christian County, Illinois's estimated population is 31,257 with a growth rate of -1.10% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Christian County, Illinois is the 47th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 Population was 34,763 and has seen a growth of -10.09% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 1,878 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 3,203 | 1,325 | 70.55% |
| 1860 | 10,492 | 7,289 | 227.57% |
| 1870 | 20,363 | 9,871 | 94.08% |
| 1880 | 28,227 | 7,864 | 38.62% |
| 1890 | 30,531 | 2,304 | 8.16% |
| 1900 | 32,790 | 2,259 | 7.40% |
| 1910 | 34,594 | 1,804 | 5.50% |
| 1920 | 38,458 | 3,864 | 11.17% |
| 1930 | 37,538 | -920 | -2.39% |
| 1940 | 38,564 | 1,026 | 2.73% |
| 1950 | 38,816 | 252 | 0.65% |
| 1960 | 37,207 | -1,609 | -4.15% |
| 1970 | 35,948 | -1,259 | -3.38% |
| 1980 | 36,446 | 498 | 1.39% |
| 1990 | 34,418 | -2,028 | -5.56% |
| 2010 | 34,763 | 345 | 1.00% |
| 2011 | 34,702 | -61 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 34,518 | -184 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 34,148 | -370 | -1.07% |
| 2014 | 33,813 | -335 | -0.98% |
| 2015 | 33,463 | -350 | -1.04% |
| 2016 | 33,230 | -233 | -0.70% |
| 2017 | 33,007 | -223 | -0.67% |
| 2018 | 32,653 | -354 | -1.07% |
| 2019 | 32,304 | -349 | -1.07% |
| 2020 | 31,955 | -349 | -1.08% |
| 2021 | 31,606 | -349 | -1.09% |
| 2022 | 31,257 | -349 | -1.10% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,533 | 96.42% |
| Black or African American | 504 | 1.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 70 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 228 | 0.70% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 96 | 0.29% |
| Some Other Race | 2 | 0.01% |
| Two or More Races | 272 | 0.83% |
Christian County, Illinois Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,977 | 2.22 | 73.9 |
| Married | 6,292 | 2.88 | 87.2 |
| Male | 609 | 3.16 | 67.5 |
| Female | 1,311 | 3.17 | 52.1 |
| Non Family | 5,765 | 1.18 | 65 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 690 | 2.91% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,100 | 8.85% |
| High School Graduate | 9,454 | 39.86% |
| Some College | 4,818 | 20.31% |
| Associates Degree | 2,401 | 10.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,023 | 12.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,231 | 5.19% |
Christian County, Illinois Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 143 | 89 | 62 |
| Hispanic | 371 | 271 | 136 |
| Asian | 202 | 135 | 57 |
| Native American | 69 | 69 | 13 |
| White | 22,510 | 20,097 | 3,982 |
| Black | 343 | 266 | 4 |
| Islander | 87 |
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 other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
$38,685
Average Earnings
$49,826
Average Male
$29,857
Average Female
Christian County, Illinois Language by Age
Christian County, Illinois Language
97.80% of Christian County, Illinois residents speak only English, while 2.20% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.95% of the population.
Christian County, Illinois Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 62 | 49 | 79.03% |
| Black | 259 | 118 | 45.56% |
| Multiple | 245 | 64 | 26.12% |
| White | 29,834 | 3,066 | 10.28% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 339 | 2 | 0.59% |
10.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.83%
Male Poverty Rate
13.33%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Christian County, Illinois
The race most likely to be in poverty in Christian County, Illinois is Native, with 79.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Christian County, Illinois is Hispanic, with 0.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.24%.
Christian County, Illinois Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Christian County, Illinois Married by Age and Sex
Christian County, Illinois Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Christian County, Illinois Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,404 | 9.54% |
| Black | 5 | 1.36% |
| Native American | 62 | 89.86% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.52% |
Christian County, Illinois Veterans by Education
9.80%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
86.88%
Born in Christian County, Illinois
98.74%
Native Born
1.26%
Foreign Born
0.70%
Non Citizen
0.56%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.74% of Christian County, Illinois residents were born in the United States, with 86.88% having been born in Illinois. 0.70% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990