Effingham County Summary

Life in Effingham County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Effingham County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Effingham County:

  • The population in Effingham County is 34,594.

  • The median home value in Effingham County is $216,715.

  • The median income in Effingham County is $73,181.

  • The median rent in Effingham County is $697.

  • The unemployment rate in Effingham County is 2.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Effingham County is 10.8%.

  • The average high in Effingham County is 72.7° and there are 103.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Effingham County

List Of Cities & Towns in Effingham County

Effingham, IL Population 12,244

Altamont, IL Population 2,231

Teutopolis, IL Population 1,811

Dieterich, IL Population 1,018

Watson, IL Population 631

Beecher City, IL Population 431

Edgewood, IL Population 429

Mason, IL Population 371

Montrose, IL Population 232

Shumway, IL Population 187

Map Of Effingham County

Effingham County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Effingham County is 72.7°.

  • There are 80.2 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 103.4 inches of rain each year with 5.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:04 hours of sun each day in Effingham County.

StatEffingham County
Mean High72.7
Nice Days80.2
Rainfall103.4
Snowfall5.6
Sunny_hours5:04
72.7°
Average High
103.4
Inches of Rain

Effingham County Photos

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Effingham Cross
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Effingham County Demographics

Population over time in Effingham County

The current population in Effingham County is 34,594. The population has increased 1.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 34,576 1.2%
2021 34,151 0.0%
2020 34,137 -

Gender in Effingham County

  • Effingham County is 49.7% female with 17,200 female residents.

  • Effingham County is 50.3% male with 17,394 male residents.

Female
49.7% (17,200)
Male
50.3% (17,394)
Gender Effingham County IL USA
Female 49.7% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 50.3% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Effingham County

Effingham County is:

  • 95.2% White with 32,918 White residents.

  • 0.5% African American with 190 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 16 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 231 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 22 Other residents.

  • 1.3% Two Or More with 445 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.2% Hispanic with 772 Hispanic residents.

White
95.2% (32,918)
African American
0.5% (190)
American Indian
0.0% (16)
Asian
0.7% (231)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (22)
Two Or More
1.3% (445)
Hispanic
2.2% (772)

Table: Effingham County By Race

Race Effingham County IL USA
White 95.2% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 0.5% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.3% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.2% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Effingham County, Illinois

  • 3.7% of households in Effingham County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.6% of households in Effingham County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Effingham County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Effingham County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Effingham County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.5% of households in Effingham County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Effingham County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.7% of households in Effingham County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Effingham County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Effingham County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.7% (1,266)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.6% (1,229)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.4% (2,900)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.6% (2,623)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.3% (3,229)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.5% (6,389)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.3% (5,283)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.7% (6,799)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.8% (2,367)
$200,000 or more
7.2% (2,505)
Income Effingham County IL USA
Less than $10,000 3.7% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.6% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.4% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.6% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.3% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.5% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.3% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.7% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.8% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.2% 12.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Effingham County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Effingham County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Effingham County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Effingham County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Effingham County completed some college.

  • 14.0% of adults in Effingham County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Effingham County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Effingham County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Effingham County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Effingham County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,037)
9-12th Grade
4% (1,383)
High School / GED
32% (11,070)
Some College
21% (7,264)
Associate's Degree
14% (4,843)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (6,226)
Master's Degree
5% (1,729)
Professional Degree
2% (691)
Doctorate Degree
1% (345)
Education Effingham County IL USA
< 9th Grade 3% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 6%
High School / GED 32% 25% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 14% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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