Effingham County, IL

County

Cities in Effingham County

Neighborhoods in Effingham County

Neighborhood

Effingham, IL

Blue Point / Moccasin

Gilmore / Southmore Heights

Montrose / Green Creek

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Effingham

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

26.8%

Households with Children

30.1%

School Enrollment K-12

4,392

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.2%
School Age (5-17): 17.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.6%
Working Age (35-54): 23.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.9%
Seniors (65+): 18.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.0%
High School / GED: 30.3%
Some College or Associate's: 35.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 22.8%
Single Parents: 7.2%
Couples & Adults: 35.8%
Living Alone: 34.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 0.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 58.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 85.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 12.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.8%
Spanish: 1.8%
European & Indo-European: 1.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.2%
Elementary (1-4): 6.1%
Middle School (5-8): 5.6%
High School (9-12): 5.3%
College / Graduate: 3.2%
Not Enrolled: 76.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources