Richland County Summary

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

  • The population in Richland County is 15,716.

  • The median home value in Richland County is $114,661.

  • The median income in Richland County is $61,607.

  • The median rent in Richland County is $724.

  • The unemployment rate in Richland County is 4.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Richland County is 13.7%.

  • The average high in Richland County is 73.6° and there are 107.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Richland County

List Of Cities & Towns in Richland County

Olney, IL Population 8,995

Noble, IL Population 649

Parkersburg, IL Population 240

Calhoun, IL Population 170

Claremont, IL Population 159

Map Of Richland County

Richland County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Richland County is 73.6°.

  • There are 80.72 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 107.4 inches of rain each year with 4.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:06 hours of sun each day in Richland County.

StatRichland County
Mean High73.6
Nice Days80.72
Rainfall107.4
Snowfall4.9
Sunny_hours5:06
73.6°
Average High
107.4
Inches of Rain

Richland County Photos

Chestnut And Whittle In Olney
Source: Public Domain

Richland County Demographics

Population over time in Richland County

The current population in Richland County is 15,716. The population has increased 0.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 15,876 1.3%
2021 15,677 -0.6%
2020 15,766 -

Gender in Richland County

  • Richland County is 50.1% female with 7,869 female residents.

  • Richland County is 49.9% male with 7,847 male residents.

Female
50.1% (7,869)
Male
49.9% (7,847)
Gender Richland County IL USA
Female 50.1% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 49.9% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Richland County

Richland County is:

  • 94.2% White with 14,804 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 97 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 47 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.9% Other with 136 Other residents.

  • 2.2% Two Or More with 344 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.8% Hispanic with 283 Hispanic residents.

White
94.2% (14,804)
African American
0.6% (97)
American Indian
0.0% (5)
Asian
0.3% (47)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.9% (136)
Two Or More
2.2% (344)
Hispanic
1.8% (283)

Table: Richland County By Race

Race Richland County IL USA
White 94.2% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 0.6% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.9% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.2% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.8% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Richland County, Illinois

  • 5.2% of households in Richland County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.5% of households in Richland County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Richland County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Richland County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Richland County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.2% of households in Richland County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Richland County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.5% of households in Richland County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.5% of households in Richland County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.3% of households in Richland County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.2% (819)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.5% (712)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.4% (1,473)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.4% (1,323)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.3% (2,093)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.2% (3,012)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.7% (2,309)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.5% (2,910)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.5% (545)
$200,000 or more
3.3% (516)
Income Richland County IL USA
Less than $10,000 5.2% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.5% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.4% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.4% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.3% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.2% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.7% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.5% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.5% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.3% 12.1% 11.4%

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

  • 1.0% of adults in Richland County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Richland County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Richland County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Richland County completed some college.

  • 18.0% of adults in Richland County completed associate's degree.

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

  • 6.0% of adults in Richland County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Richland County completed professional degree.

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

< 9th Grade
1% (157)
9-12th Grade
6% (942)
High School / GED
32% (5,029)
Some College
23% (3,614)
Associate's Degree
18% (2,828)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (2,043)
Master's Degree
6% (942)
Professional Degree
1% (157)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Richland County IL USA
< 9th Grade 1% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 6%
High School / GED 32% 25% 26%
Some College 23% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 18% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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