U.S. County · Profile

Richland County

15.5KTotal Population
43Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-4.93%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Richland County has a population of 15,488 as of 2023. It is located in Illinois.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Richland County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White94.8%14,683
Two or More Races2.7%418
Hispanic or Latino1.8%279
Some Other Race1.6%248
Black or African American0.6%93
Asian0.3%46
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Richland County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$61,607
17.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$30,975
19.2% below national average
Poverty Rate
13.7%
19.1% above national average
Median Age
42.2 years

Income & Poverty

$61,607Median Household Income
$30,975Per Capita Income
13.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$61,607$72,845
Families$75,169$87,964
Married-couple Families$75,169$84,189
Nonfamily Households$30,905$33,377

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Richland County, Illinois.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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