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Population Review

Effingham city, IL — Population & Demographics

Effingham city, IL has a population of 12,258. The median household income is $65,718 and the median age is 36.9.

12,258

Population

$65,718

Median Income

$166,700

Median Home Value

36.9

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White94.0%
Black or African American1.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$65,718

Median Household Income

$34,403

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$166,700

Median Home Value

$696

Median Rent

64.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.9%

High School+

27.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.4%

Drive Alone

75.8%

Public Transit

11.3%

Work From Home

13.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

12.8%

Foreign Born

94.2%

Non-English at Home

6.1%

Veterans

20.3%

With Disability

93.7%

Health Insurance

95.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.0%
Manufacturing15.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services13.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.9%
Information5.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate5.4%
Construction5.1%
Retail Trade3.5%
Public Administration3.0%
Agriculture & Mining1.8%
Transportation & Warehousing0.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

Effingham city, IL has a population of 12,258 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Effingham city, IL is $65,718, with 9.4% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Effingham city, IL is $166,700, with median rent at $696.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.