Christian County's estimated 2026 population is 33,103 with a growth rate of -0.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Christian County is the 43rd largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 34,767 and has seen a growth of -4.79% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Christian County includes 93.02% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (93.02%)
Two or more races (2.67%)
Black or African American (2.64%)
Other race (0.85%)
Asian (0.72%)
Native American (0.08%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,334 | 93.02% |
| Two or more races | 899 | 2.67% |
| Black or African American | 890 | 2.64% |
| Other race | 286 | 0.85% |
| Asian | 242 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Christian County's average per capita income is $43,991. Household income levels show a median of $59,253. The poverty rate stands at 11.14%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,161 | - |
| Families | $80,181 | $96,094 |
| Households | $59,253 | $74,729 |
| Non Families | $34,719 | $45,551 |
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