Randolph County Summary

Life in Randolph County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Randolph 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 Randolph County:

  • The population in Randolph County is 30,142.

  • The median home value in Randolph County is $148,661.

  • The median income in Randolph County is $68,870.

  • The median rent in Randolph County is $760.

  • The unemployment rate in Randolph County is 5.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Randolph County is 12.3%.

  • The average high in Randolph County is 74.3° and there are 103.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Randolph County

List Of Cities & Towns in Randolph County

Chester, IL Population 6,830

Sparta, IL Population 4,070

Red Bud, IL Population 3,789

Steeleville, IL Population 1,732

Percy, IL Population 1,014

Evansville, IL Population 781

Coulterville, IL Population 770

Tilden, IL Population 722

Ruma, IL Population 438

Prairie du Rocher, IL Population 432

Baldwin, IL Population 334

Ellis Grove, IL Population 330

Admire , IL Population 34

Rockwood, IL Population 15

Map Of Randolph County

Randolph County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Randolph County is 74.3°.

  • There are 80.58 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 103.4 inches of rain each year with 4.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:16 hours of sun each day in Randolph County.

StatRandolph County
Mean High74.3
Nice Days80.58
Rainfall103.4
Snowfall4.8
Sunny Hours5:16
74.3°
Average High
103.4
Inches of Rain

Randolph County Photos

Chester Building Chesterc Illinois
Source: Wikipedia User Leonard J. DeFrancisci | CC BY-SA 3.0
East Market In The Red Bud Hd
Source: Public Domain
Harvard Museum Of Natural History
Source: Wikipedia User DerHexer, Wikimedia Commo | CC BY-SA 4.0

Randolph County Demographics

Population over time in Randolph County

The current population in Randolph County is 30,142. The population has decreased -5.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 30,632 -4.2%
2022 31,973 -1.0%
2021 32,295 -

Gender in Randolph County

  • Randolph County is 45.8% female with 13,807 female residents.

  • Randolph County is 54.2% male with 16,335 male residents.

Female
45.8% (13,807)
Male
54.2% (16,335)
Gender Randolph County IL USA
Female 45.8% 50.6% 50.5%
Male 54.2% 49.4% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Randolph County

Randolph County is:

  • 85.8% White with 25,871 White residents.

  • 7.9% African American with 2,373 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 25 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 192 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 14 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 43 Other residents.

  • 1.8% Two Or More with 530 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.6% Hispanic with 1,094 Hispanic residents.

White
85.8% (25,871)
African American
7.9% (2,373)
American Indian
0.1% (25)
Asian
0.6% (192)
Hawaiian
0.0% (14)
Other
0.1% (43)
Two Or More
1.8% (530)
Hispanic
3.6% (1,094)

Table: Randolph County By Race

Race Randolph County IL USA
White 85.8% 58.7% 58.2%
African American 7.9% 13.6% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 0.6% 5.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 1.8% 3.0% 3.9%
Hispanic 3.6% 18.5% 19.0%

Household Income For Randolph County, Illinois

  • 4.5% of households in Randolph County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.8% of households in Randolph County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Randolph County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Randolph County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Randolph County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.6% of households in Randolph County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Randolph County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.9% of households in Randolph County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Randolph County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.5% of households in Randolph County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.5% (1,368)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.8% (1,138)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.7% (2,324)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.7% (2,616)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.8% (3,845)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.6% (5,294)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.2% (4,289)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.9% (5,705)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.3% (2,512)
$200,000 or more
3.5% (1,045)
Income Randolph County IL USA
Less than $10,000 4.5% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.8% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.7% 6.2% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.7% 6.5% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.8% 9.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.6% 15.1% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.2% 12.7% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.9% 17.9% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.3% 9.9% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 3.5% 13.1% 12.6%

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Randolph County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Randolph County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 40.0% of adults in Randolph County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Randolph County completed some college.

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

  • 9.0% of adults in Randolph County completed bachelor's degree.

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

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

  • 1.0% of adults in Randolph County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (904)
9-12th Grade
9% (2,712)
High School / GED
40% (12,056)
Some College
24% (7,234)
Associate's Degree
10% (3,014)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (2,712)
Master's Degree
4% (1,205)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (301)
Education Randolph County IL USA
< 9th Grade 3% 5% 5%
9-12th Grade 9% 5% 6%
High School / GED 40% 25% 26%
Some College 24% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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