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Schuyler County, Illinois
Schuyler County, Illinois. Schuyler County had 6,657 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). It holds 17 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 13 towns and townships) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 17169.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,657
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,902 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,787
Median household income
$65,948
±$7,520 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$109,700
±$9,439 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$853
±$166 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
How many people live in Schuyler County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,902 residents in Schuyler County. The Census Bureau estimates 6,657 for July 1, 2025, down 3.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,787 over 437 square miles of land.
| Measure | Schuyler County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,787 | 12,694,798 | −166 |
| Households | 2,734±166 | 5,036,449 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.16±0.13 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,306±49 | 5,457,452 | −147 |
Schuyler County's population since 2000
From 7,189 in 2000 to 6,657 in 2025: down 7.4%. 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 Schuyler County?
Schuyler County holds 17 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 13 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Rushville with 2,857 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Rushville | 3,005 | $57,583 |
|---|---|---|
| Rushville Township | 2,481 | $53,993 |
| Buena Vista Township | 1,868 | $70,855 |
| Bainbridge TownshipGEOID 1716903350 | 570 | $68,750 |
| Browning Township, Schuyler CountyGEOID 1716908966 | 343 | $39,886 |
| Woodstock TownshipGEOID 1716983362 | 340 | $90,921 |
| Littleton TownshipGEOID 1716944069 | 297 | $66,071 |
| Camden TownshipGEOID 1716910708 | 189 | $67,639 |
| Frederick TownshipGEOID 1716927793 | 152 | not published |
| Birmingham TownshipGEOID 1716906132 | 146 | $250,000 or more |
| Brooklyn Township, Schuyler CountyGEOID 1716908693 | 142 | $110,800 |
| LittletonGEOID 1744056 | 139 | $64,792 |
| Huntsville TownshipGEOID 1716936776 | 136 | $43,456 |
| Oakland TownshipGEOID 1716954794 | 126 | $33,958 |
| BrowningGEOID 1708953 | 117 | not published |
| Hickory TownshipGEOID 1716934462 | 112 | not published |
| CamdenGEOID 1710695 | 62 | $46,875 |
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 Schuyler County?
The median resident of Schuyler County is 49.1 years old; 17.0% are under 18 and 25.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 3.7%.
| Measure | Schuyler County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.1±1.5 | 39.0 | +2.8 |
| Under 18 years | 17.0%±0.9 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.7%±1.4 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% | 18.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.2%±0.4 pts | 58.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.7%±1.7 pts | 13.3% | −5.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 5.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±1.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±0.9 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.1%±1.7 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.4%±2.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 18.2%±3.4 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.4%±4.1 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.7%±2.2 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.1%±4.4 pts | 37.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7%±2.9 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.5 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 Schuyler County earn?
Half of Schuyler County's 2,734 households earn less than $65,948 a year (±$7,520), against $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $64,435 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Schuyler County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,948±$7,520 | $83,390 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,153±$8,313 | $115,638 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,939±$3,412 | $46,406 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.8%±3.9 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.4%±8.9 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.6%±3.9 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.3%±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 Schuyler County?
Owners occupy 79.4% of Schuyler County's occupied homes and renters 20.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $109,700 by its owner (±$9,439). The median renter pays $853 a month including utilities, and 23.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Schuyler County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $109,700±$9,439 | $263,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $853±$166 | $1,274 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.9%±14.4 pts | 39.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,186±$145 | $1,987 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.4%±5.1 pts | 67.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,306±49 | 5,457,452 | −147 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2%±6.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.6%±4.0 pts | 58.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.6%±3.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.4%±4.5 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 Schuyler County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Schuyler County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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 Schuyler County get to work?
86.1% of Schuyler County's workers drive alone and 5.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.7 minutes.
| Measure | Schuyler County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.6%±2.8 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±3.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.1%±3.9 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.8%±2.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Walked | 3.2%±2.1 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.4%±2.7 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.7 min±2.1 | 27.8 min | −5.7 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 Schuyler County's census tracts?
Schuyler County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $58,833 (Tract 9702) to $77,500 (Tract 9701).
| Tract 970117169970100 | 2,182±190 | $77,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970217169970200 | 2,937±218 | $58,833 |
| Tract 970317169970300 | 1,668±203 | $68,068 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Schuyler County compare with Illinois's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 90th of 102 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 75th of 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 100th of 102 |
| Median household income | 57th of 102 |
| Median home value | 78th of 102 |
| Median gross rent | 36th of 102 |
| Poverty rate | 3rd of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 69th of 102 |
| Median age | 5th 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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