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Richland County

State:
Illinois
County Seat:
Olney

Richland County's estimated 2025 population is 15,354 with a growth rate of -0.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Richland County is the 70th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 16,193 and has seen a growth of -5.18% since that time.

15,354
Total Population
43
Population Density (mi²)
70
Population Rank (State)
-67 -0.43%
Annual Population Growth

Richland County Population

Richland County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White14,74494.06%
Two or more races5923.78%
Other race2121.35%
Black or African American710.45%
Asian430.27%
Native American80.05%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander50.03%

Richland County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$93,649-
Families$78,589$93,723
Households$60,404$75,635
Non Families$33,975$43,415

$43,560

Average Income

$60,404

Median Household Income

11.89%

Poverty Rate