Illinois Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,535 (100%) |
| Population Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 8 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $59,941 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,038 |
| Median Home Value | $97,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,214 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,499 (66.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,068 (25.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 647 (7.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 7,567 |
| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
| Family Households | 4,771 (63.1%) |
The table below compares Edgar County to the other 102 counties and county equivalents in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 65 | 38th |
| Population Density | # 83 | 20th |
| Median Household Income | # 86 | 17th |
| Per Capita Income | # 65 | 38th |
| Diversity Index | # 100 | 3rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
