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Moultrie County, Illinois
Moultrie County, Illinois. Moultrie County had 14,371 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.1% since 2020, in line with Illinois (−0.8%). It holds 16 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs, 8 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 17139.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,371
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,526 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,424
Median household income
$71,784
±$7,457 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$134,000
±$8,760 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$804
±$72 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
How many people live in Moultrie County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 14,526 residents in Moultrie County. The Census Bureau estimates 14,371 for July 1, 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, in line with Illinois (−0.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 14,424 over 336 square miles of land.
| Measure | Moultrie County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,424 | 12,694,798 | −217 |
| Households | 5,817±147 | 5,036,449 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.42±0.06 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,240±34 | 5,457,452 | −247 |
Moultrie County's population since 2000
From 14,287 in 2000 to 14,371 in 2025: up 0.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Moultrie County?
Moultrie County holds 16 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 8 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Sullivan Township, Moultrie County with 6,229 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Sullivan Township, Moultrie County | 6,274 | $68,984 |
|---|---|---|
| Sullivan | 4,413 | $63,229 |
| Lowe Township | 1,765 | $85,000 |
| Marrowbone Township | 1,632 | $47,917 |
| Lovington Township | 1,557 | $60,476 |
| Bethany | 1,255 | $44,583 |
| Lovington | 1,069 | $55,556 |
| Jonathan Creek TownshipGEOID 1713938609 | 1,008 | $102,188 |
| East Nelson Township | 976 | $104,375 |
| Arthur | 2,231 | $54,907 |
| Dora Township | 712 | $80,263 |
| Whitley TownshipGEOID 1713981451 | 602 | $73,750 |
| Dalton City | 454 | $77,750 |
| GaysGEOID 1728807 | 218 | $52,188 |
| AllenvilleGEOID 1700867 | 132 | $69,250 |
| Lake CityGEOID 1741040 | 69 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Moultrie County?
The median resident of Moultrie County is 40.1 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.1%. 0.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Moultrie County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1±0.7 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.2%±0.3 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0%±0.2 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% | 18.8% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.1%±0.5 pts | 58.1% | −1.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.4 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 5.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.9%±2.3 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±1.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 13.1%±1.7 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.1%±3.2 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.6%±1.9 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.0%±2.5 pts | 37.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7%±1.9 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Moultrie County earn?
Half of Moultrie County's 5,817 households earn less than $71,784 a year (±$7,457), against $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $75,634 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Moultrie County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,784±$7,457 | $83,390 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $90,465±$7,550 | $115,638 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,035±$2,920 | $46,406 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.2%±2.7 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.6%±5.1 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.8%±2.8 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.6%±3.1 pts | 90.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Moultrie County?
Owners occupy 76.0% of Moultrie County's occupied homes and renters 24.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $134,000 by its owner (±$8,760). The median renter pays $804 a month including utilities, and 21.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Moultrie County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $134,000±$8,760 | $263,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $804±$72 | $1,274 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.2%±6.9 pts | 39.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,248±$97 | $1,987 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.0%±3.7 pts | 67.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,240±34 | 5,457,452 | −247 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.7%±4.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.8%±2.7 pts | 58.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.5%±1.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.8%±3.1 pts | 20.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Moultrie County building?
Builders took permits for 29 new housing units across Moultrie County in 2025 (19 single-family), 2.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Moultrie County get to work?
73.6% of Moultrie County's workers drive alone and 5.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.2%.
| Measure | Moultrie County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.2%±2.4 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2%±1.1 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.6%±3.6 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.8%±2.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Walked | 5.5%±2.1 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.3%±2.0 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.9 min±1.7 | 27.8 min | −2.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Moultrie County's census tracts?
Moultrie County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $62,450 (Tract 9770) to $96,747 (Tract 9769).
| Tract 976917139976900 | 4,730±329 | $96,747 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 977017139977000 | 2,523±254 | $62,450 |
| Tract 977117139977100 | 2,963±341 | $77,431 |
| Tract 977217139977200 | 4,208±344 | $62,587 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Moultrie County compare with Illinois's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 74th of 102 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 29th of 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 55th of 102 |
| Median household income | 36th of 102 |
| Median home value | 53rd of 102 |
| Median gross rent | 54th of 102 |
| Poverty rate | 77th of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 71st of 102 |
| Median age | 80th of 102 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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