Population 23,213 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Saline County
Household size in Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Saline County are small: just 2.30 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.5 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.3 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Saline County skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.0, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Saline County than nationally: 13.0%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Saline County has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Illinois counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Saline County
Renters in Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.4% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Saline County own their homes; 27.5% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 60.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the west.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Saline County than nationally: 13.4%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Saline County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the northeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $584 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $577 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $661 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $842 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$257 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in Saline County pays $842 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $257 a month from 2006–10, a 44% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Saline County
Bachelor's degrees in Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Saline County: 21.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.8 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.3% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.9% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.9% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.1% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Saline County is close to the national rate: 90.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 7.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Saline County: 6.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Saline County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saline County | 2.30 | 45.3 | 13.0% | 27.5% | 13.4% | 1971 | $842 | 21.2% | 90.1% | 6.8% |
| Gallatin County | 2.36 | 46.8 | 13.4% | 22.6% | 14.8% | 1966 | $663 | 13.7% | 87.0% | 8.0% |
| Williamson County | 2.30 | 42.9 | 12.6% | 29.3% | 10.0% | 1982 | $922 | 26.5% | 93.0% | 5.3% |
| Union County | 2.41 | 44.2 | 9.0% | 29.8% | 11.6% | 1975 | $760 | 13.2% | 91.2% | 2.8% |
| Jackson County | 2.20 | 38.6 | 10.5% | 50.0% | 16.0% | 1976 | $815 | 37.0% | 92.8% | 6.8% |
| Henderson County | 2.42 | 42.1 | 13.0% | 35.1% | 10.2% | 1975 | $829 | 20.2% | 89.5% | 2.6% |
| Perry County | 2.51 | 42.0 | 9.0% | 23.5% | 10.2% | 1977 | $913 | 20.6% | 86.5% | 4.9% |
| Daviess County | 2.49 | 39.1 | 13.1% | 31.9% | 8.0% | 1978 | $937 | 26.0% | 91.7% | 4.9% |
| Hancock County | 2.52 | 41.4 | 14.5% | 22.8% | 6.9% | 1983 | $737 | 17.3% | 87.5% | 4.8% |
| St. Francois County | 2.51 | 39.6 | 12.3% | 31.8% | 13.2% | 1981 | $788 | 17.7% | 87.3% | 4.2% |
| Breckinridge County | 2.64 | 42.0 | 10.2% | 18.6% | 21.4% | 1988 | $751 | 13.7% | 85.5% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Saline County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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