Randolph County, Illinois Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Randolph 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 Randolph County, Illinois. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Randolph County, Illinois. The estimated population of Randolph County, Illinois is 30,632 people, with a median age of 41.9.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
30,632
 -4.19% -6.69%
2020
31,973
 -1% -
2019
32,295
 -0.77% -
2018
32,546
 -0.86% -
2017
32,829
 - -

Population of Randolph 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
84.2%
85%
 -0.94%
Black/African American
10.6%
10.6%
 0.00%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.4%
3.1%
 +9.68%
Asian
0.7%
0.4%
 +75.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
0.8%
 +25.00%
Other
0%
0%
 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 Randolph 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 41.9 -0.71% 40.1 +1.26% 45.3 -1.09%
2020 42.2 +1.44% 39.6 +0.25% 45.8 +2%
2019 41.6 -0.95% 39.5 -1% 44.9 +0.45%
2018 42 +1.2% 39.9 +1.01% 44.7 -0.89%
2017 41.5 - 39.5 - 45.1 -

The median age of Randolph 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 1,842 -14.51% 1,582 -11.93% 1,587 1,401
10 to 19 1,755 +17.75% 1,738 -4.97% 2,077 1,649
20 to 29 2,577 -5.84% 1,464 -9.19% 2,422 1,330
30 to 39 3,085 -18.24% 1,664 -11.01% 2,550 1,472
40 to 49 2,517 -3.4% 1,732 -10.51% 2,432 1,553
50 to 59 2,754 -18.98% 1,989 -10.51% 2,262 1,787
60 to 69 1,927 +15.8% 2,032 -16.31% 2,248 1,712
70+ 1,778 -2.34% 2,393 +1.27% 1,733 2,417

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Randolph County, Illinois is $58,093.00.

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 Randolph County.

  • Under 25
    $33,300.00
  • 25 to 44
    $68,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,496.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,372.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Randolph 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 Randolph County, Illinois is currently $71,696.00.

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.

2.27% of households in Randolph 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 Randolph County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.56%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.14%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.57%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.29%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.47%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.71%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.27%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Randolph County is $27,903.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Randolph 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 Randolph 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
    8.14%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.69%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19.18%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.22%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.77%

Employment

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

The total population of Randolph County over the age of 16 is 25,362.

Of those people, a total of 53.10% 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 Randolph County is 50.40%.

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 1,444 52.30% 8.10%
20 to 24 years 1,743 64.10% 14.30%
25 to 29 years 2,009 66.30% 5.90%
30 to 34 years 1,879 69.30% 4.80%
35 to 44 years 4,175 72.20% 3.80%
45 to 54 years 3,906 69.80% 4.30%
55 to 59 years 2,096 64.80% 1.40%
60 to 64 years 2,374 46.30% 2.30%
65 to 74 years 3,271 18.10% 0.20%
75 years and over 2,465 6.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Randolph 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 21,556 57.10% 4.50%
Black or African American 3,081 26.00% 9.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 27 33.30% 22.20%
Asian 138 53.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 14 0.00% 0.00%
Other 290 60.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 256 38.70% 2.00%
Hispanic or Latino 774 42.90% 0.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 21,189 57.50% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Randolph 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 Randolph County is 12,784, with median earnings of $38,230.00.

Women in Randolph County, Illinois earning approximately 60.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,784 $38,230.00
Male 7,023 $48,419.00
Female 5,761 $29,082.00

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 903 $62,924.00
Business and Financial 274 $66,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 127 $44,816.00
Architecture and Engineering 102 $80,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 81 $36,763.00
Community and Social Service 164 $46,250.00
Legal 25 $69,688.00
Educational and Library 521 $45,433.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 74 $12,143.00
Healthcare Practitioners 893 $52,473.00
Healthcare Support 571 $26,437.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 255 $72,670.00
Law Enforcement 490 $62,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 717 $12,262.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 500 $18,125.00
Personal Care and Service 191 $13,563.00
Sales 1,088 $23,627.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,512 $36,159.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 144 $9,318.00
Construction and Extraction 737 $54,677.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 600 $58,571.00
Production 1,437 $35,725.00
Transportation and Material Moving 731 $52,663.00

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 611 $64,675.00 292 $48,452.00
Business and Financial 133 $83,897.00 141 $51,458.00
Computer and Mathematical 96 $68,750.00 31 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 98 $80,714.00 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $83,229.00 64 $36,538.00
Community and Social Service 80 $51,389.00 84 $41,250.00
Legal 16 $200,682.00 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 89 $54,201.00 432 $40,417.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 22 $18,750.00 52 $11,786.00
Healthcare Practitioners 108 $101,000.00 785 $51,005.00
Healthcare Support 94 $40,673.00 477 $22,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 173 $82,896.00 82 $48,714.00
Law Enforcement 465 $64,205.00 25 $57,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 266 $12,288.00 451 $12,245.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 212 $11,250.00 288 $19,453.00
Personal Care and Service 29 $4,625.00 162 $13,750.00
Sales 461 $35,213.00 627 $19,193.00
Office and Administrative Support 418 $52,716.00 1,094 $35,473.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 111 $19,107.00 33 $3,897.00
Construction and Extraction 724 $54,957.00 13 $38,281.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 564 $58,152.00 36 $0.00
Production 1,062 $43,318.00 375 $25,851.00
Transportation and Material Moving 684 $53,028.00 47 $16,875.00

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 11,538 households in Randolph County, with an average household size of 2.33 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 7,561 families in Randolph County with an average family size of 2.87 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 5,603 691 1,267 3,977
Average Household Size 2.91 2.74 3.23 1.15
Total Families 5,603 691 1,267 0
Average Household Size 2.9 2.49 2.94 0

Poverty

Of the 7,561 families in Randolph County, 9.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Randolph 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 13,425 housing units in Randolph County, Illinois.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,538 85.94%
Vacant 1,887 14.06%

19.44% of the total 13,425 housing units in Randolph County are rental units. This is approximately 2,610 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,572 are occupied by the owner - or 63.85% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Randolph County is $720.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Randolph 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
    356
  • Less than $500
    515
  • $500 to $999
    1,781
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    221
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    84
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    9

Property Value

The median value of a property in Randolph County is $114,400.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    1,377
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,273
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,736
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,571
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,036
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    410
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    146
  • $1,000,000 or more
    23

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,336
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,126
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,442
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,369
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,046
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,448
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,633
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,282
  • 2010 to 2013
    707
  • 2014 or later
    36

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 Randolph County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    714
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,261
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,444
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,119

Commuting to Work

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

25.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Randolph 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
    1,265
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,915
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,263
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,670
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,456
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    667
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,038
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    367
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    344
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    810
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    851
  • 90 or more minutes
    441

Summary

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Places in Randolph County, Illinois

We have data for 20 places in Randolph County, Illinois. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.