Saline County Population Charts

According to the most recent Saline County Illinois demographics data available from the United States Census Bureau released in the American Community Survey in March of 2022, Figure 1 Saline County depicts it has a Population 2020 of 23,735 which is the third most populous of all other counties in the greater Saline County region. The county with the highest population in the area is Williamson County which shows a population of 66,929 (approximately 2.8 times bigger). Figure 3 uses the Saline County population data for a comparison of the population growth/population change estimates from the years 2010 to 2020 and Saline County Illinois depicts a decline of 1,178 (5%).

The total Saline County Illinois greater area population percent change for all areas for the years from 2010 to 2020 is shown in Figure 4 and for Saline County depicts it has a Population Change of -4.7% which is in the mid range of other counties in the greater region.

Looking at the Saline County population density (measured as people per square mile) and providing comparisons to both the national and state average population density in Figure 5, Saline County Illinois depicts it has 62 people per square mile which is the third most people per square mile of all other counties in the greater Saline County region. The next higher in terms of population density is Franklin County 51.4% larger with population density of 95. The county with the highest population density in the area is Williamson County which shows a people per square mile of 159 (approximately 2.5 times bigger). Figure 6 provides Saline County demographics for the overall median age for all people in the region and Saline County depicts it has a Median Age of 42.2 which is the second smallest when ranked by overall median age of all people of all the other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest overall median age of all people in the area is Pope County which depicts an age of 56.8 (34.6% larger). The Saline County Illinois population data for median age broken out by gender for both men versus the median age of women is shown in Figure 7. Saline County Illinois shows a median age of men about 14.6% smaller as the median age of women.

The next demographic analysis (Figure 8) looks at large generational Saline County population groups (and can be useful internet research for employment related research or identifying areas with retirees). Key findings in this chart includes that Saline County Illinois has one of the largest proportions of people less than 20 years of age at 11.5% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Williamson County with 11.7%. Second, it has the smallest proportion of people between 30 and 39 years old at 10.5% of the total. Third, it has less than most other counties in the area in order of people between 60 and 69 years old at 13.9% of the total.

Figure 9 illustrates the overall diversity breakdown for Saline County population and ethnicity groups in the area. (note: Hispanic/Latino is broken out separately in the next diagram and also the group denoted as Native ethnicity includes Native American, and Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander.) Saline County Illinois has the largest proportion of Asian population at 0.6% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of Native population at 4.0% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Williamson County with 4.3%. Figure 10 shows the Saline County Illinois Hispanic (including non Hispanic whites) population household ethnicity in the region and Saline County depicts it has a Hispanic or Latino of 1.8% which is the third most of all other counties in the surrounding region. Figure 11 compares the ratio of the amount of men to the amount of women and shows total male population only about 4.5% smaller as the total female population.

Saline County Marital Status and Families Charts

Figure 12 shows the detailed marriage characteristics broken down by %residents who are married, never married, single, divorced, and widowed. Saline County has the percentage of never married percent in the middle range of other counties in the metropolitan area at 15% of the total. Figure 14 compares the average household size using the average number of people in a family for Saline County households. Saline County depicts it has a Family Size of 2.9 which is less than most other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest average family size in the area is Hardin County which indicates an average family size of 3.3 (14.6% larger).

Figure 15 shows the overall ratio of Saline County households for families to the total number of Saline County households and that Saline County depicts it has a Families of 65% which is the second most of all the counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest percent of people who are in a family in the area is Hamilton County which shows a families percent of 70% (7.1% larger).

Looking at Saline County households that are headed by a husband and wife as a percent of all families in Figure 16, Saline County depicts it has a Married-couple family of 72% which is the second smallest when ranked by percent of people in a husband and wife family of all the other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest percent of people in a husband and wife family in the area is Hardin County which shows a husband and wife family percent of 81% (11.5% larger). Figure 17 shows Saline County demographics for the head of household for each place using a breakdown of married-couple, male-headed alone, and female-headed alone. Saline County Illinois has one of the largest proportions of households at 19.3% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Gallatin County with 22.7%.

Saline County Mothers and Children Charts

The next section of charts provide a detailed look at mothers and baby births that occurred over the past 12 months. Figure 18 shows the rate of women aged 15 to 50 years old who have given birth. Saline County depicts it has a Birth Rate of 6.6% which is the third most percent of women who have given birth of all other counties in the greater Saline County region. The county with the highest percent of women who gave birth in the area is Pope County which depicts a birth rate of 9.0% (37.3% larger). Figure 19 shows the breakdown of the mother's age for all baby births that occurred in the last 12 months and it has one of the largest proportions of percent of births to mothers aged 15 to 19 at 23% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Hardin County (38%), and #1 Gallatin County (55%) are larger. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of percent of births to mothers aged 20 to 24 at 46% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Hamilton County with 54%. Third, it has the smallest proportion of percent of births to mothers aged 25 to 29 at 9% of the total.

In Figure 20, the demographic data for Saline County Illinois teenager birth rate is shown (women between the ages of 15 and 19.) Saline County depicts it has a Teenager Birth Rate of 2% which is the third most percent of births to a teenager of all other counties in the greater Saline County region. The county with the highest teenager birth rate in the area is Williamson County which shows a births to a teenager of 10% ( appreciably bigger).

In Figure 21, the percentage of all births in the last 12 months to mothers that were unmarried is shown (unwed mothers.) Saline County depicts it has a Unwed Births of 22% which is less than most other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest percent of unwed women who have given birth in the area is Franklin County which depicts an unwed mother birth rate of 46% (about twice as large).

The next chart, Figure 22, shows the percentage of unwed mothers who are also on public assistance. Saline County depicts it has a Unwed birth and on public assistance of 2.8% which is the third most percent of unwed women who gave birth and are on public assistance of all other counties in the greater Saline County region. The county with the highest percent of unwed women who have given birth and are on public assistance in the area is Franklin County which depicts a percent of unwed women who gave birth and are on public assistance of 26.2% ( quite a bit bigger).

Unwed mothers who have given birth in the last 12 months are also shown broken down by age group in Figure 24. Saline County Illinois has one of the largest proportions of unwed mothers aged 15 to 19 at 91.5% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Pope County with 100.0%.

Figure 26 shows unwed mothers in poverty (based on median household income definition) who have given birth in the last 12 months. Saline County Illinois has one of the largest proportions of unwed births and living below poverty level at 23.9% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Franklin County (36.3%), and #1 Williamson County (41.6%) are larger.

For all births to unwed mothers, Figure 27 breaks down the education level of the mother by less than high school through college and post graduate attainment it has one of the largest proportions of percent of unwed mothers with less than high school education at 58% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Hardin County with 100%. Second, it has in the mid range of other counties in the greater region when sorted by percent of unwed mothers who are a high school graduate or equivalent at 32% of the total.

Saline County Marital Status Charts

The next set of demographic data looks at the marital status for Saline County households which is useful for internet research. Figure 28 compares the total number of single people in each area. Saline County depicts it has a Total Single People of 47% which is less than most other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest percent of people who are single for any reason in the area is Pope County which shows a percent single of 52% (10.4% larger). Comparing percent of people who are single for any reason to the United States average of 50%, Saline County is about 6.5% smaller. Also, compared to the state of Illinois, percent of people who are single for any reason of 51%, Saline County is about 7.9% smaller.

Figure 30 compares the single people in each area broken down by never married, divorced, and widowed. Saline County Illinois has the percentage of percent never married in the mid range of other counties in the greater region at 15% of the total. Second, it has in the middle range of other counties in the metro area as measured by percent divorced at 8% of the total. Figure 31 shows the demographics for the number of single men adults in each area broken out by never married, divorced and widowed. Saline County Illinois has the percentage of men who have never been married less than most other counties in the greater region at 13% of the total.

Figure 33 shows the Saline County demographics for the ratio of the number of single men between the age of 18 and 65, in each area, broken down by age group for the Saline County metro area. Saline County Illinois has one of the largest proportions of single men 18 to 24 at 14% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Franklin County (16%), and #1 Williamson County (17%) are larger. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of single men 30 to 34 at 15% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Hardin County with 15%. Third, it has the smallest proportion of single men 35 to 39 at 4% of the total. Also, it has in the middle range of other counties in the local area as measured by single men 45 to 49 at 16% of the total. In addition, it has the largest proportion of single men 50 to 60 at 12% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 34 shows the Saline County population data for the ratio of the number of single women between the age of 18 and 65, in each area, broken down by age group for the Saline County metro area. Saline County Illinois has the largest proportion of single women 25 to 29 at 11% of the total and is ranked #1.

Saline County Citizenship Demographics Charts

The next chart (Figure 36) shows for all citizens what the original place of birth was for people who were born in a foreign country and it has the largest proportion of birthplace in West at 0% of the total and is ranked #1.

In Figure 37, the demographic percentage of Saline County residents who were not born in the United States is shown (i.e. percent foreign born.) Saline County shows it has a Percent Foreign Born of 0.8% which is less than most other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest percent of population who was born in another country in the area is Williamson County which depicts a percent born outside United States of 1.7% (approximately 2.2 times bigger). Comparing percent of population who was born in another country to the United States average of 13.5%, Saline County is only about 5.7% the size. Also, in comparison with the state of Illinois, percent of population who was born in another country of 13.9%, Saline County is only about 5.5% the size.

Figure 40 provides further information for non citizen age by showing a comparison of the median age for all non citizens immigrants. it has a Non Citizen Median Age of 40.8 which is the third most of all other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest median age of non citizens in the area is Pope County which depicts a median age of 49.1 (20.3% larger). The next diagram (Figure 41) shows the year of entry that non citizens entered the United States. The year of entry can show the rate of flow at various points of time in the past for when they entered the U.S. has the percentage of non citizens who entered the US after 2010 in the mid range of other counties in the area at 19% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of non citizens who entered the US between 2000 to 2009 at 64% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of non citizens who entered the US between 1990 to 1999 at 17% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Franklin County (40%), and #1 Hardin County (100%) are larger.

For all foreign born people who have gone through naturalization (the process of becoming a legal U.S. resident citizen), Figure 42 shows the year when they became fully naturalized U.S. citizens. it has the largest proportion of people naturalized 2015 or later at 20% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of people naturalized 2000 to 2004 at 21% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Williamson County with 39%. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of people naturalized 1990 to 1994 at 15% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Hamilton County with 25%. Also, it has less than most other counties in the metro area in order of people naturalized before 1990 at 31% of the total.

Saline County Birthplace Demographic Charts

Figure 43 displays a map of the globe and shows Saline County demographic information for large regions of the world that people from this place originally came from. Saline County Illinois has one of the largest proportions of from Europe at 36% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Gallatin County with 62%. Second, it has less than most other counties in the local area as measured by from Asia at 38% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of from Africa at 8% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the second smallest in terms of percent of people born in Europe of all the other counties in the metro area in order of from the Americas at 19% of the total.

Figure 44 categorizes the location for where foreign born people originally come from based on very large continental geographic areas. Saline County Illinois has the largest proportion of from Asia at 8% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the second smallest in order of percent of people born in Europe of all the other counties in the local area in terms of from Oceania at 19% of the total.

Figure 45 is a table that breaks out all the people who were foreign born by which large geographic region where they were born. Saline County Illinois has the largest proportion of people who were born in Western Europe at 14.3% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of people who were born in Southern Europe at 5.5% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of people who were born in Eastern Asia at 22.5% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the smallest proportion of people who were born in South East Asia at 15.4% of the total. In addition, it has the largest proportion of people who were born in Western Africa at 7.7% of the total and is ranked #1.