Richland County's estimated 2025 population is 15,222 with a growth rate of -0.91% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Richland County is the 69th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 16,193 and has seen a growth of -6% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Richland County includes 94.06% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (94.06%)
Two or more races (3.78%)
Other race (1.35%)
Black or African American (0.45%)
Asian (0.27%)
Native American (0.05%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,744 | 94.06% |
| Two or more races | 592 | 3.78% |
| Other race | 212 | 1.35% |
| Black or African American | 71 | 0.45% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Richland County's average per capita income is $43,560. Household income levels show a median of $60,404. The poverty rate stands at 11.89%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,649 | - |
| Families | $78,589 | $93,723 |
| Households | $60,404 | $75,635 |
| Non Families | $33,975 | $43,415 |
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