Iroquois County Summary

Life in Iroquois County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Iroquois County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Iroquois County:

  • The population in Iroquois County is 27,043.

  • The median home value in Iroquois County is $126,379.

  • The median income in Iroquois County is $62,866.

  • The median rent in Iroquois County is $773.

  • The unemployment rate in Iroquois County is 4.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Iroquois County is 10.7%.

  • The average high in Iroquois County is 69.7° and there are 92.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Iroquois County

List Of Cities & Towns in Iroquois County

Watseka, IL Population 4,361

Gilman, IL Population 1,530

Sheldon, IL Population 1,320

Clifton, IL Population 1,293

Onarga, IL Population 1,288

Milford, IL Population 1,246

Chebanse, IL Population 1,046

Cissna Park, IL Population 882

Ashkum, IL Population 828

Danforth, IL Population 548

Crescent City, IL Population 489

Buckley, IL Population 477

Beaverville, IL Population 346

Martinton, IL Population 336

Woodland, IL Population 310

Donovan, IL Population 304

Loda, IL Population 287

Iroquois, IL Population 244

Wellington, IL Population 227

Thawville, IL Population 206

Papineau, IL Population 122

Map Of Iroquois County

Iroquois County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Iroquois County is 69.7°.

  • There are 78.6 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 92.9 inches of rain each year with 8.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:44 hours of sun each day in Iroquois County.

StatIroquois County
Mean High69.7
Nice Days78.6
Rainfall92.9
Snowfall8.2
Sunny_hours4:44
69.7°
Average High
92.9
Inches of Rain

Iroquois County Demographics

Population over time in Iroquois County

The current population in Iroquois County is 27,043. The population has decreased -1.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 27,362 -0.3%
2021 27,437 -1.3%
2020 27,812 -

Gender in Iroquois County

  • Iroquois County is 50.5% female with 13,663 female residents.

  • Iroquois County is 49.5% male with 13,380 male residents.

Female
50.5% (13,663)
Male
49.5% (13,380)
Gender Iroquois County IL USA
Female 50.5% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 49.5% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Iroquois County

Iroquois County is:

  • 88.5% White with 23,933 White residents.

  • 1.0% African American with 258 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 20 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 74 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 57 Other residents.

  • 2.4% Two Or More with 659 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.6% Hispanic with 2,042 Hispanic residents.

White
88.5% (23,933)
African American
1.0% (258)
American Indian
0.1% (20)
Asian
0.3% (74)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (57)
Two Or More
2.4% (659)
Hispanic
7.6% (2,042)

Table: Iroquois County By Race

Race Iroquois County IL USA
White 88.5% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 1.0% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.4% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 7.6% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Iroquois County, Illinois

  • 4.8% of households in Iroquois County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.1% of households in Iroquois County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Iroquois County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Iroquois County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Iroquois County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.2% of households in Iroquois County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Iroquois County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Iroquois County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Iroquois County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Iroquois County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.8% (1,287)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.1% (1,118)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.9% (2,403)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.0% (2,425)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.5% (3,647)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.2% (4,915)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.5% (3,652)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.2% (4,653)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.7% (1,820)
$200,000 or more
4.1% (1,118)
Income Iroquois County IL USA
Less than $10,000 4.8% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.1% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.9% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.0% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.5% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.2% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.5% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.2% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.7% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.1% 12.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Iroquois County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Iroquois County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Iroquois County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 39.0% of adults in Iroquois County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Iroquois County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Iroquois County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Iroquois County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Iroquois County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Iroquois County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Iroquois County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (1,352)
9-12th Grade
8% (2,163)
High School / GED
39% (10,546)
Some College
21% (5,679)
Associate's Degree
10% (2,704)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (3,515)
Master's Degree
4% (1,081)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Iroquois County IL USA
< 9th Grade 5% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 5% 6%
High School / GED 39% 25% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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