Effingham County's estimated 2026 population is 34,497 with a growth rate of -0.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Effingham County is the 41st largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 34,222 and has seen a growth of 0.8% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40 years
Female: 40.7 years
Male: 39.4 years
There are 26,257 adults, (6,501 of whom are seniors) in Effingham County.
Female: 17,061 (49.4%)
Male: 17,461 (50.6%)
The racial composition of Effingham County includes 95.77% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,062 | 95.77% |
| Two or more races | 759 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 297 | 0.86% |
| Other race | 278 | 0.81% |
| Black or African American | 101 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.07% |
Effingham County's average per capita income is $51,308. Household income levels show a median of $80,404. The poverty rate stands at 10.11%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $109,158 | $132,482 |
| Families | $99,490 | $118,226 |
| Households | $80,404 | $99,682 |
| Non Families | $49,715 | $61,663 |
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