Saline County's estimated 2026 population is 22,502 with a growth rate of -0.71% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Saline County is the 52nd largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 24,900 and has seen a growth of -9.63% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Saline County includes 92.43% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (92.43%)
Two or more races (3.45%)
Black or African American (2.8%)
Asian (0.74%)
Other race (0.44%)
Native American (0.09%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,617 | 92.43% |
| Two or more races | 808 | 3.45% |
| Black or African American | 654 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 174 | 0.74% |
| Other race | 103 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Saline County's average per capita income is $42,783. Household income levels show a median of $54,945. The poverty rate stands at 17.11%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,912 | - |
| Families | $72,510 | $98,252 |
| Households | $54,945 | $82,789 |
| Non Families | $30,982 | $52,888 |
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