Rantoul, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Rantoul, Illinois is 12,515 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 191st-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $49,821, the median home value is $109,200, and the median age is 35.0.
The population has declined 5.4% since 2010 (12,971 → 12,268).
12,515
Population
1474
People / sq mi
$49,821
Median Income
$109,200
Median Home Value
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Rantoul covers 8.5 sq mi of land at 1474 people per square mile.
About Rantoul, IL
Rantoul is defined demographically by education — 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. With 12,515 residents, Rantoul is a city in Illinois.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $49,821, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 14.3% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $109,200, with typical rent around $899.
Rantoul is among the least college-educated US cities, at 11.9% — below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 10.5%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
Rantoul village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Rantoul village had a population of 12,971 in 2010 and 12,268 in 2024, a -5.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 13,171 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -0.39%.
12,268
Population (2024)
12,971
Population (2010)
13,171
Peak (2014)
-0.39%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,971 |
| 2011 | 13,020 |
| 2012 | 13,046 |
| 2013 | 13,162 |
| 2014 | 13,171 |
| 2015 | 13,063 |
| 2016 | 12,951 |
| 2017 | 12,834 |
| 2018 | 12,695 |
| 2019 | 12,493 |
| 2020 | 12,325 |
| 2021 | 12,193 |
| 2022 | 12,180 |
| 2023 | 12,175 |
| 2024 | 12,268 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 49.6% |
| Black or African American | 21.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$49,821
Median Household Income
$25,865
Per Capita Income
14.3%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$109,200
Median Home Value
$899
Median Rent
49.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
90.6%
High School+
11.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
74.6%
Public Transit
10.5%
Work From Home
19.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
18.3%
Foreign Born
83.3%
Non-English at Home
6.5%
Veterans
12.4%
With Disability
87.2%
Health Insurance
87.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.7% |
| Manufacturing | 12.6% |
| Retail Trade | 10.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.2% |
| Construction | 7.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.2% |
| Information | 5.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 4.3% |
| Public Administration | 3.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 3.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rantoul, Illinois has a population of 12,515 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 191st-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Rantoul, Illinois is $49,821, with 14.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Rantoul, Illinois is $109,200, with median monthly rent at $899 and a homeownership rate of 49.6%.
The median age in Rantoul, Illinois is 35.0 years. The population is 45.6% male and 54.4% female.
The population has declined 5.4% since 2010 (12,971 → 12,268).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.