Christian County Demographics
A map of Christian County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 31,226 | 91.8% |
Hispanic | 1,094 | 3.2% |
Multiracial | 1,033 | 3.0% |
Black | 380 | 1.1% |
Asian | 179 | 0.5% |
Native American/Other | 120 | 0.4% |
Christian County, Illinois had a population of 34,032 in 2020. It was 91.8% White, 1.1% Black, 0.5% Asian, 3.2% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Christian County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Christian County is the 43rd most populous county of the 102 counties in Illinois.
Christian County's White Population
31,226 residents of Christian County identify as White, or 91.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Christian County considerably larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 102 counties in Illinois, Christian County is ranked #38 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Christian County is more White than neighboring Montgomery County (90.9% White), Sangamon County (76.6% White), Macon County (72.2% White), and Logan County (87.4% White). Christian County is less White than neighboring Shelby County (95.8% White).
Christian County's Black Population
380 residents of Christian County identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Christian County less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 102 counties in Illinois, Christian County is ranked #59 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Christian County is more Black than neighboring Shelby County (0.3% Black). Christian County is less Black than neighboring Montgomery County (3.2% Black), Sangamon County (13.1% Black), Macon County (18.2% Black), and Logan County (5.3% Black).
Christian County's Asian Population
179 residents of Christian County identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Christian County slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 102 counties in Illinois, Christian County is ranked #48 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Christian County is more Asian than neighboring Shelby County (0.4% Asian). Christian County is less Asian than neighboring Sangamon County (2.2% Asian), Macon County (1.5% Asian), and Logan County (0.6% Asian).
Christian County's Hispanic Population
1,094 residents of Christian County identify as Hispanic, or 3.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Christian County less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 102 counties in Illinois, Christian County is ranked #50 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Christian County is more Hispanic than neighboring Montgomery County (2.1% Hispanic), Sangamon County (2.7% Hispanic), Macon County (2.6% Hispanic), Shelby County (1% Hispanic), and Logan County (2.9% Hispanic).
Christian County's Native American/Other Population
120 residents of Christian County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Christian County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 102 counties in Illinois, Christian County is ranked #73 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Christian County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Montgomery County (0.3% Native American/Other). Christian County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sangamon County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Macon County (0.6% Native American/Other).
Christian County's Multiracial Population
1,033 residents of Christian County identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Christian County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 102 counties in Illinois, Christian County is ranked #67 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Christian County is more Multiracial than neighboring Shelby County (2.1% Multiracial). Christian County is less Multiracial than neighboring Montgomery County (3.1% Multiracial), Sangamon County (4.8% Multiracial), Macon County (4.9% Multiracial), and Logan County (3.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.