Sangamon County, Illinois
Sangamon County is home to 194,947 people. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Illinois rate (11.8%). The median household income is $75,357.
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| Measure | Value | Illinois | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 194,947 | 12,694,798 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $75,357 | $83,390 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 13.1% | 11.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 17.8% | 15.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 3.6% | 6.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.6% | 37.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $176,300 | $263,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $983 | $1,274 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 45.8% | 47.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.6% | 14.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 41.0 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Cass County
- Christian County
- Logan County
- Macon County
- Macoupin County
- Menard County
- Montgomery County
- Morgan County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.