Moultrie County, Illinois Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Moultrie County, Illinois, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Moultrie County, Illinois. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Moultrie County, Illinois. The estimated population of Moultrie County, Illinois is 14,634 people, with a median age of 40.5.

We can look at the total population in Moultrie County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,634
+0.53%
-0.52%
2020
14,557
 -0.57% -
2019
14,641
 -0.42% -
2018
14,703
 -0.05% -
2017
14,711
 - -

Population of Moultrie County, Illinois by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
96.1%
97%
 -0.93%
Black/African American
1%
0.6%
 +66.67%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
1.6%
1.2%
 +33.33%
Asian
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
0.7%
 +28.57%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Moultrie County, Illinois by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.5 -0.25% 39.7 +0.25% 41.6 -0.24%
2020 40.6 -0.25% 39.6 +0.25% 41.7 -0.24%
2019 40.7 +0.99% 39.5 +1.54% 41.8 -0.48%
2018 40.3 +1% 38.9 +0.26% 42 +1.2%
2017 39.9 - 38.8 - 41.5 -

The median age of Moultrie County, Illinois gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 983 -4.65% 967 +6.85% 929 1,033
10 to 19 1,059 +11.52% 983 -4.8% 1,180 929
20 to 29 850 -9.37% 802 -6.59% 773 750
30 to 39 836 -12.8% 890 -0.85% 733 879
40 to 49 851 +8.79% 845 +1.95% 927 860
50 to 59 1,020 -7.13% 1,033 -11.37% 944 914
60 to 69 845 +8.26% 928 +13.69% 911 1,059
70+ 729 +7.93% 1,090 -5.86% 787 1,026

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Moultrie County, Illinois is $67,309.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Moultrie County.

  • Under 25
    $75,238.00
  • 25 to 44
    $72,300.00
  • 45 to 64
    $79,781.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,531.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Moultrie County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Moultrie County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Moultrie County, Illinois is currently $80,594.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.40% of households in Moultrie County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Moultrie County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.17%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.54%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.71%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.51%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.36%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.30%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.40%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Moultrie County is $32,007.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Moultrie County by the total population of Moultrie County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Moultrie County, Illinois, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Moultrie County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.43%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.59%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.15%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.99%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.84%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Moultrie County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Moultrie County over the age of 16 is 11,383.

Of those people, a total of 62.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Moultrie County is 59.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 820 52.20% 0.50%
20 to 24 years 735 81.60% 8.90%
25 to 29 years 788 75.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 821 79.80% 7.30%
35 to 44 years 1,740 82.90% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 1,726 85.70% 3.50%
55 to 59 years 970 76.40% 4.60%
60 to 64 years 1,046 54.00% 3.90%
65 to 74 years 1,561 27.50% 0.90%
75 years and over 1,176 12.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Moultrie County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,066 63.10% 3.60%
Black or African American 108 18.50% 70.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 7 100.00% 14.30%
Asian 11 63.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 18 38.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 173 38.70% 6.00%
Hispanic or Latino 150 46.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,998 63.00% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Moultrie County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Moultrie County is 6,788, with median earnings of $41,319.00.

Women in Moultrie County, Illinois earning approximately 59.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,788 $41,319.00
Male 3,844 $51,595.00
Female 2,944 $30,891.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 685 $76,895.00
Business and Financial 189 $55,388.00
Computer and Mathematical 43 $80,568.00
Architecture and Engineering 102 $72,857.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 57 $73,977.00
Community and Social Service 99 $48,875.00
Legal 28 $125,556.00
Educational and Library 492 $34,712.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 103 $52,831.00
Healthcare Practitioners 334 $54,881.00
Healthcare Support 201 $12,019.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 21 $27,361.00
Law Enforcement 34 $63,333.00
Food Preparation and Serving 204 $10,192.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 247 $35,694.00
Personal Care and Service 104 $13,333.00
Sales 514 $28,889.00
Office and Administrative Support 679 $26,851.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 160 $25,167.00
Construction and Extraction 448 $61,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 272 $57,679.00
Production 1,072 $40,856.00
Transportation and Material Moving 310 $53,365.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 508 $88,198.00 177 $48,068.00
Business and Financial 31 $70,417.00 158 $55,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 43 $80,568.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 93 $73,259.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 40 $54,500.00 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 42 $41,574.00 57 $53,098.00
Legal 28 $125,556.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 81 $40,446.00 411 $34,183.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 50 $53,309.00 53 $23,375.00
Healthcare Practitioners 42 $93,421.00 292 $52,500.00
Healthcare Support 14 $0.00 187 $11,891.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 21 $27,361.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 26 $62,917.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 38 $8,750.00 166 $13,125.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 145 $41,250.00 102 $20,192.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 104 $13,333.00
Sales 304 $50,000.00 210 $18,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 182 $26,833.00 497 $26,862.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 146 $26,333.00 14 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 436 $62,500.00 12 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 269 $57,946.00 3 $0.00
Production 746 $43,852.00 326 $32,200.00
Transportation and Material Moving 284 $54,615.00 26 $30,750.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,753 households in Moultrie County, with an average household size of 2.48 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,996 families in Moultrie County with an average family size of 3 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,289 212 495 1,757
Average Household Size 3.04 3 3.18 1.18
Total Families 3,289 212 495 0
Average Household Size 3.03 2.48 3.02 0

Poverty

Of the 3,996 families in Moultrie County, 5.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Moultrie County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,172 housing units in Moultrie County, Illinois.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,753 93.21%
Vacant 419 6.79%

18.08% of the total 6,172 housing units in Moultrie County are rental units. This is approximately 1,116 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,522 are occupied by the owner - or 73.27% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Moultrie County is $752.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Moultrie County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    115
  • Less than $500
    241
  • $500 to $999
    702
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    85
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    33
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    37
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    7
  • $3,000 or more
    11

Property Value

The median value of a property in Moultrie County is $108,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Moultrie County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    372
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,685
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    953
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    670
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    564
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    174
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    73
  • $1,000,000 or more
    31

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Moultrie County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Moultrie County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,561
  • 1940 to 1949
    374
  • 1950 to 1959
    676
  • 1960 to 1969
    562
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,035
  • 1980 to 1989
    360
  • 1990 to 1999
    663
  • 2000 to 2009
    683
  • 2010 to 2013
    258
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Moultrie County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    670
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,348
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,366
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,369

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Moultrie County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Moultrie County that commute to work in a particular way.

22.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Moultrie County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    507
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,189
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    856
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    719
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    633
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    433
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    739
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    256
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    260
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    512
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    200
  • 90 or more minutes
    112

Summary

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Places in Moultrie County, Illinois

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