Christian County, Illinois Demographics 2026

Name: Christian County, Illinois Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Christian County, Illinois has a population of 33,538, the 43rd most populous county in Illinois. The median household income is $62,611 and the median home value is $115,500. The poverty rate is 10.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Christian County Quick Facts

Population 33,538

Median Household Income $62,611

Median Home Value $115,500

Poverty Rate 10.2%

Unemployment Rate 4.6%

Median Age 43.2 years

Homeownership Rate 75.2%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.1%

High School Graduation 90.9%

Cities/Places 16

Population 33,538 43rd of 102

Median Income $62,611 25% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.2%

Unemployment 4.6%

How Christian County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	33,684	33,538	-0.4%
Median household income	$59,253	$62,611	+5.7%
Median home value	$112,100	$115,500	+3.0%

Median Household Income

Christian

$62,611

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Christian

$115,500

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.8%

$25K-$50K 21.9%

$50K-$100K 31.1%

$100K+ 28.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

5.3%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

5.4%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

10.4%

$125K-$150K

6.4%

$150K-$200K

6.0%

$200K+

5.5%

Employment

4.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

56.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.2%

Renter 24.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $785/mo 15.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.3%

18-34

19.7%

35-54

26.2%

55-74

26.1%

75+

8.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Christian County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Taylorville	10,646	$57,552	12.4%	$104,100
Pana	5,217	$46,168	13.4%	$77,900
Moweaqua	1,915	$69,625	3.4%	$114,500
Kincaid	1,278	$64,821	15.5%	$88,100
Assumption	1,205	$57,500	11.7%	$89,700
Edinburg	1,195	$89,886	10.3%	$117,100
Morrisonville	926	$71,597	17.1%	$95,800
Stonington	655	$65,972	10.6%	$106,100
Tovey	629	$89,000	5.3%	$79,100
Owaneco	613	$65,313	17.5%	$101,700
Mount Auburn	399	$43,333	16.8%	$84,800
Langleyville	282	$47,969	0.0%	$106,500
Palmer	241	$49,500	11.2%	$82,900
Harvel	201	$61,250	23.9%	$55,000
Bulpitt	185	$75,000	2.7%	$78,300
Jeisyville	90	$82,500	5.6%	$90,000

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Population Overview

Christian County is located in Illinois with a total population of 33,538. It is the 43rd most populous county out of 102 in Illinois. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Christian County is 43.2 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Christian County is $62,611. This is 25% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.2%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $115,500. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Christian County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Christian County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.0% vs 58.1%). The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Christian County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Illinois and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Christian County, Illinois?

Christian County has a population of 33,538, making it the 43rd most populous county in Illinois.

What is the median income in Christian County?

The median household income in Christian County is $62,611 with a poverty rate of 10.2%.

How many cities are in Christian County, Illinois?

Christian County contains 16 Census-designated places.