Saline County, Illinois Population 2022
Saline County, Illinois's estimated population is 22,597 with a growth rate of -1.30% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Saline County, Illinois is the 53rd largest county in Illinois. The 2010 Population was 24,902 and has seen a growth of -9.26% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 5,588 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 9,331 | 3,743 | 66.98% |
| 1870 | 12,714 | 3,383 | 36.26% |
| 1880 | 15,940 | 3,226 | 25.37% |
| 1890 | 19,342 | 3,402 | 21.34% |
| 1900 | 21,685 | 2,343 | 12.11% |
| 1910 | 30,204 | 8,519 | 39.29% |
| 1920 | 38,353 | 8,149 | 26.98% |
| 1930 | 37,100 | -1,253 | -3.27% |
| 1940 | 38,066 | 966 | 2.60% |
| 1950 | 33,420 | -4,646 | -12.21% |
| 1960 | 26,227 | -7,193 | -21.52% |
| 1970 | 25,721 | -506 | -1.93% |
| 1980 | 28,448 | 2,727 | 10.60% |
| 1990 | 26,551 | -1,897 | -6.67% |
| 2010 | 24,902 | -1,649 | -6.21% |
| 2011 | 24,907 | 5 | 0.02% |
| 2012 | 24,914 | 7 | 0.03% |
| 2013 | 24,803 | -111 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 24,496 | -307 | -1.24% |
| 2015 | 24,495 | -1 | -0.00% |
| 2016 | 24,230 | -265 | -1.08% |
| 2017 | 23,963 | -267 | -1.10% |
| 2018 | 23,789 | -174 | -0.73% |
| 2019 | 23,491 | -298 | -1.25% |
| 2020 | 23,193 | -298 | -1.27% |
| 2021 | 22,895 | -298 | -1.28% |
| 2022 | 22,597 | -298 | -1.30% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,017 | 92.76% |
| Black or African American | 521 | 2.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 78 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 104 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.24% |
| Some Other Race | 81 | 0.34% |
| Two or More Races | 877 | 3.69% |
Saline County, Illinois Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,140 | 2.29 | 74.3 |
| Married | 4,799 | 2.91 | 90.6 |
| Male | 546 | 3.03 | 55.5 |
| Female | 1,276 | 2.92 | 59.1 |
| Non Family | 3,519 | 1.11 | 60.4 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 777 | 4.56% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,369 | 8.04% |
| High School Graduate | 4,773 | 28.03% |
| Some College | 4,488 | 26.35% |
| Associates Degree | 2,228 | 13.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,297 | 13.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,099 | 6.45% |
Saline County, Illinois Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 34 | 34 | 21 |
| Native American | 78 | 71 | 46 |
| White | 15,832 | 13,911 | 3,239 |
| Other Race | 39 | 28 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 243 | 211 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 401 | 262 | 42 |
| Black | 383 | 345 | 17 |
| Asian | 66 | 57 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 61.76%.
$35,913
Average Earnings
$41,126
Average Male
$30,307
Average Female
Saline County, Illinois Language by Age
Saline County, Illinois Language
96.30% of Saline County, Illinois residents speak only English, while 3.70% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.74% of the population.
Saline County, Illinois Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 78 | 25 | 32.05% |
| Multiple | 871 | 225 | 25.83% |
| White | 21,288 | 3,931 | 18.47% |
| Black | 434 | 60 | 13.82% |
| Asian | 104 | 7 | 6.73% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 391 | 8 | 2.05% |
18.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.22%
Male Poverty Rate
18.44%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Saline County, Illinois
The race most likely to be in poverty in Saline County, Illinois is Native, with 32.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Saline County, Illinois is Hispanic, with 2.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.67%.
Saline County, Illinois Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Saline County, Illinois Married by Age and Sex
Saline 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.
Saline County, Illinois Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,452 | 8.27% |
| Black | 75 | 18.25% |
| Native American | 7 | 8.97% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 5.24% |
Saline County, Illinois Veterans by Education
11.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
76.23%
Born in Saline County, Illinois
99.23%
Native Born
0.77%
Foreign Born
0.24%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.23% of Saline County, Illinois residents were born in the United States, with 76.23% having been born in Illinois. 0.24% 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