Christian County, Illinois Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Christian County is located in Illinois with a total population of 33,684. It is the 43rd most populous county out of 102 in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Christian County is 42.7 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Christian County is $59,253. This is 27% lower than the state median of $81,702. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $112,100. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $250,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Christian County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Christian County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.4% vs 58.8%). The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 18.5%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.8%.

Education

16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 37.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.9%.