Poverty Rate in Sangamon County, Illinois
In Sangamon County, Illinois, an estimated 21,096 of 190,411 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Sangamon County, Illinois?
The poverty rate in Sangamon County, Illinois is 11.1%.
- How many people in Sangamon County, Illinois live in poverty?
In Sangamon County, Illinois, an estimated 21,096 of 190,411 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Sangamon County, Illinois compare to the average for Illinois?
The poverty rate in Sangamon County, Illinois is 6.72% lower than the Illinois average. In Sangamon County, Illinois, an estimated 11.1% of 190,411 people live in poverty. In Illinois, 11.9% of 12,306,019 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Sangamon County, Illinois compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Sangamon County, Illinois is 11.9% lower than the US average. In Sangamon County, Illinois, an estimated 11.1% of 190,411 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Ashland, Illinois 6.6% of 1,169 people.
- Auburn, Illinois 5.2% of 4,426 people.
- Berlin, Illinois 6.5% of 108 people.
- Buffalo, Illinois 10.1% of 397 people.
- Cantrall, Illinois 8.6% of 139 people.
Hispanic
17.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Sangamon County, Illinois
2021
17.3% of 5 thousand people
White
8.5% Poverty Rate for White people in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
8.5% of 148 thousand people
Black or African American
37% Poverty Rate for Black People in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
37% of 22 thousand people
Two or more races
7.8% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
7.8% of 11 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
8.4% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
8.4% of 147 thousand people
Under 18 years
16.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
16.9% of 41 thousand people
Under 5 years
19% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
19% of 10 thousand people
5 to 17 years
16.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
16.2% of 31 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
16.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
16.8% of 41 thousand people
18 to 64 years
11.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
11.6% of 111 thousand people
18 to 34 years
17.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
17.1% of 37 thousand people
35 to 64 years
8.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
8.8% of 74 thousand people
60 years and over
9% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
9% of 52 thousand people
65 years and over
7.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
7.9% of 38 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
10.1% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
10.1% of 135 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
24.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
24.3% of 5 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
18.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
18.6% of 37 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
7.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
7.4% of 41 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
4.7% of 52 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
7.7% of 97 thousand people
Employed
5.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
5.9% of 93 thousand people
Male
5.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
5.1% of 46 thousand people
Female
6.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
6.6% of 47 thousand people
Unemployed
47.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
47.6% of 4 thousand people
Male
37.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
37.6% of 2 thousand people
Female
59.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
59.5% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
10.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
10.6% of 154 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
1.6% of 71 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
18% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
18% of 28 thousand people
Did not work
18.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
18.4% of 55 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
21.1% Poverty Rate for single people in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
21.1% of 51 thousand people
Male
21% Poverty Rate for single men in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
21% of 24 thousand people
Female
21.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
21.2% of 27 thousand people
18 to 24 years
31.4% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
31.4% of 5 thousand people
25 to 34 years
16.5% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
16.5% of 8 thousand people
35 to 44 years
17.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
17.7% of 6 thousand people
45 to 54 years
28% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
28% of 7 thousand people
55 to 64 years
26.4% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
26.4% of 8 thousand people
65 to 74 years
13.1% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
13.1% of 8 thousand people
75 years and over
17.6% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
17.6% of 7 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
3.2% of 24 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
39.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
39.6% of 7 thousand people
Did not work
35.8% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
35.8% of 20 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
11.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Sangamon County, Illinois
2023
11.7%
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