Schuyler County's estimated 2026 population is 6,591 with a growth rate of -0.99% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Schuyler County is the 90th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 7,534 and has seen a growth of -12.52% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49.1 years
Female: 47 years
Male: 49.5 years
There are 5,634 adults, (1,744 of whom are seniors) in Schuyler County.
Female: 3,061 (45.1%)
Male: 3,726 (54.9%)
The racial composition of Schuyler County includes 91.68% White, 3.74% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,222 | 91.68% |
| Black or African American | 254 | 3.74% |
| Two or more races | 250 | 3.68% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.65% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.25% |
Schuyler County's average per capita income is $43,369. Household income levels show a median of $65,948. The poverty rate stands at 20.77%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,858 | - |
| Families | $83,229 | $92,851 |
| Households | $65,948 | $82,153 |
| Non Families | $40,775 | $62,872 |
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