Sangamon County Summary

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

  • The population in Sangamon County is 196,122.

  • The median home value in Sangamon County is $168,549.

  • The median income in Sangamon County is $71,653.

  • The median rent in Sangamon County is $927.

  • The unemployment rate in Sangamon County is 5.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Sangamon County is 12.9%.

  • The average high in Sangamon County is 71.3° and there are 96.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Sangamon County

List Of Cities & Towns in Sangamon County

Springfield, IL Population 114,214

Chatham, IL Population 14,437

Auburn, IL Population 4,535

Sherman, IL Population 4,120

Rochester, IL Population 3,752

Riverton, IL Population 3,525

Virden, IL Population 3,208

Pawnee, IL Population 2,626

Jerome, IL Population 2,194

Southern View, IL Population 1,784

Leland Grove, IL Population 1,478

Williamsville, IL Population 1,468

Grandview, IL Population 1,391

New Berlin, IL Population 1,247

Divernon, IL Population 1,190

Loami, IL Population 1,035

Spaulding, IL Population 965

Illiopolis, IL Population 822

Mechanicsburg, IL Population 775

Pleasant Plains, IL Population 747

Dawson, IL Population 669

Thayer, IL Population 553

Buffalo, IL Population 397

Clear Lake, IL Population 316

Curran, IL Population 171

Cantrall, IL Population 139

Berlin, IL Population 108

Map Of Sangamon County

Sangamon County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Sangamon County is 71.3°.

  • There are 79.7 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 96.5 inches of rain each year with 6.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:03 hours of sun each day in Sangamon County.

StatSangamon County
Mean High71.3
Nice Days79.7
Rainfall96.5
Snowfall6.5
Sunny_hours5:03
71.3°
Average High
96.5
Inches of Rain

Sangamon County Photos

Sugar Creek Covered Bridge
Source: Wikipedia User Maliwhite10 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Downtown Springfield
Source: Wikipedia User Éovart Caçeir (talk) | CC BY-SA 3.0
Lincolns Tomb
Source: Wikipedia User | CC BY-SA 2.5
Illinoisoldcapitol
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Springfield Tornado Damage Marriott
Source: Wikipedia User Robert Lawton | CC BY-SA 2.5
Thomas Hicks   Leopold Grozelier   Presidential Candidate Abraham Lincoln    Cropped To Lithographic Plate
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Sangamon County Demographics

Population over time in Sangamon County

The current population in Sangamon County is 196,122. The population has decreased -0.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 196,759 0.4%
2021 195,963 -0.5%
2020 196,861 -

Gender in Sangamon County

  • Sangamon County is 51.6% female with 101,274 female residents.

  • Sangamon County is 48.4% male with 94,848 male residents.

Female
51.6% (101,274)
Male
48.4% (94,848)
Gender Sangamon County IL USA
Female 51.6% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 48.4% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Sangamon County

Sangamon County is:

  • 78.8% White with 154,515 White residents.

  • 12.6% African American with 24,688 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 152 American Indian residents.

  • 2.2% Asian with 4,243 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 20 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 540 Other residents.

  • 3.6% Two Or More with 7,040 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.5% Hispanic with 4,924 Hispanic residents.

White
78.8% (154,515)
African American
12.6% (24,688)
American Indian
0.1% (152)
Asian
2.2% (4,243)
Hawaiian
0.0% (20)
Other
0.3% (540)
Two Or More
3.6% (7,040)
Hispanic
2.5% (4,924)

Table: Sangamon County By Race

Race Sangamon County IL USA
White 78.8% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 12.6% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 2.2% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.6% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.5% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Sangamon County, Illinois

  • 5.5% of households in Sangamon County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.4% of households in Sangamon County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Sangamon County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Sangamon County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Sangamon County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.2% of households in Sangamon County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Sangamon County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.9% of households in Sangamon County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Sangamon County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Sangamon County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.5% (10,758)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.4% (8,627)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.9% (13,501)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.0% (13,644)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.7% (22,985)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.2% (31,758)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.4% (26,340)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.9% (35,180)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.4% (18,361)
$200,000 or more
7.6% (14,962)
Income Sangamon County IL USA
Less than $10,000 5.5% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.4% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.9% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.0% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.7% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.2% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.4% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.9% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.4% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.6% 12.1% 11.4%

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

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

  • 5.0% of adults in Sangamon County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Sangamon County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Sangamon County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Sangamon County completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Sangamon County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Sangamon County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Sangamon County completed professional degree.

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

< 9th Grade
0% (1,961)
9-12th Grade
5% (9,806)
High School / GED
28% (54,914)
Some College
22% (43,146)
Associate's Degree
9% (17,650)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (41,185)
Master's Degree
10% (19,612)
Professional Degree
3% (5,883)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,961)
Education Sangamon County IL USA
< 9th Grade 0% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 6%
High School / GED 28% 25% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 10% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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