Census ACS · #665 μSA
Effingham Metro Area
The Effingham, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has 44,883 residents. The median household income is $74,219 and the median home value is $167,400.
44,883
Population
54
People / sq mi
$74,219
Median Income
$167,400
Median Home Value
The Effingham CBSA covers 825 sq mi of land at 54.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% |
Economy & Income
$74,219
Median Household Income
$38,047
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$167,400
Median Home Value
$740
Median Rent
79.3%
Homeownership
Education
93.3%
High School+
24.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
10.1%
Work From Home
19.7 min
Avg Commute
12.5%
Foreign Born
Effingham spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Effingham, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 44,883 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #665 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Effingham metro area is $74,219, with a per capita income of $38,047.
The Effingham, Il CBSA spans the state of Illinois.
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Data for the Effingham, Il CBSA (20820) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.