Schuyler County, Illinois Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Schuyler County is located in Illinois with a total population of 6,826. It is the 90th most populous county out of 102 in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Schuyler County is 48.8 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. 10.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Schuyler County is $66,059. This is 19% lower than the state median of $81,702. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.3%. This is 65% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $106,200. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $250,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Schuyler County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Schuyler County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (90.6% vs 58.8%). The Black or African American population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 18.5%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.8%.

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% 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 92.0%.