Randolph County, Illinois

Randolph County is a county located in the state of Illinois. As of 2000, the population is 33,893. Its county seat is Chester, Illinois6.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,547 km² (597 mi²). 1,498 km² (578 mi²) of it is land and 49 km² (19 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.15% water. Its sherif is Kevin Hines.

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 33,893 people, 12,084 households, and 8,362 families residing in the county. The population density is 23/km² (59/mi²). There are 13,328 housing units at an average density of 9/km² (23/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 88.71% White, 9.29% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.81% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. 1.54% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 12,084 households out of which 31.30% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.00% are married couples living together, 9.20% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.80% are non-families. 26.90% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.80% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.46 and the average family size is 2.99. In the county the population is spread out with 22.10% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 30.40% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 15.60% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 116.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 119.90 males. The median income for a household in the county is $37,013, and the median income for a family is $44,766. Males have a median income of $30,837 versus $21,501 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,696. 10.00% of the population and 7.10% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.10% of those under the age of 18 and 8.50% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities and towns

 

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