Richland County, Illinois
Encyclopedia
Richland County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Illinois
. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 16,233, which is an increase of 0.5% from 16,149 in 2000. Its county seat
is Olney
.
and Lawrence Counties.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 16,149 people, 6,660 households, and 4,535 families residing in the county. The population density
was 45 people per square mile (17/km²). There were 7,468 housing units at an average density of 21 per square mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.16% White
, 0.29% Black
or African American
, 0.12% Native American
, 0.57% Asian
, 0.04% Pacific Islander
, 0.22% from other races
, and 0.59% from two or more races. 0.77% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 34.4% were of German
, 27.2% American
, 10.7% English
and 7.8% Irish
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 6,660 households out of which 30.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.80% were married couples
living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.90% were non-families. 27.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.50% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 26.60% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 17.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 93.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,185, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $28,955 versus $19,693 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $16,847. About 9.80% of families and 12.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.60% of those under age 18 and 7.00% of those age 65 or over.
:
U.S. state
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of Illinois
Illinois
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. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 16,233, which is an increase of 0.5% from 16,149 in 2000. Its county seat
County seat
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is Olney
Olney, Illinois
Olney is a city in Richland County, Illinois, United States. The population was 8,631 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Richland County.-History:...
.
History
Richland County was established on February 24, 1824, out of portions of ClayClay County, Illinois
Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. In 1950, the U.S. Census Bureau placed the mean center of U.S. population in Clay County. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 13,815, which is a decrease of 5.1% from 14,560 in 2000...
and Lawrence Counties.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 361.9 square miles (937.3 km²), of which 359.99 square miles (932.4 km²) (or 99.47%) is land and 1.91 square miles (4.9 km²) (or 0.53%) is water.Major highways
U.S. Highway 50
Adjacent counties
- Jasper CountyJasper County, Illinoishjsdgcbi76dft...
(north) - Crawford County (northeast)
- Lawrence County (east)
- Wabash CountyWabash County, IllinoisWabash County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 11,947, which is a decrease of 7.7% from 12,937 in 2000...
(southeast) - Edwards CountyEdwards County, IllinoisEdwards County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 6,721, which is a decrease of 3.6% from 6,971 in 2000...
(south) - Wayne County (southwest)
- Clay CountyClay County, IllinoisClay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. In 1950, the U.S. Census Bureau placed the mean center of U.S. population in Clay County. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 13,815, which is a decrease of 5.1% from 14,560 in 2000...
(west)
Demographics
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 16,149 people, 6,660 households, and 4,535 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 45 people per square mile (17/km²). There were 7,468 housing units at an average density of 21 per square mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.16% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.29% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.12% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.57% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.22% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.59% from two or more races. 0.77% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race. 34.4% were of German
Germans
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, 27.2% American
United States
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, 10.7% English
English people
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and 7.8% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 6,660 households out of which 30.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.80% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.90% were non-families. 27.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.50% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 26.60% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 17.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 93.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,185, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $28,955 versus $19,693 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $16,847. About 9.80% of families and 12.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.60% of those under age 18 and 7.00% of those age 65 or over.
Incorporated
- CalhounCalhoun, IllinoisCalhoun is a village in Richland County, Illinois, United States. The population was 222 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Calhoun is located at ....
- ClaremontClaremont, IllinoisClaremont is a village in Richland County, Illinois, United States. The population was 212 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Claremont is located at ....
- NobleNoble, IllinoisNoble is a village in Richland County, Illinois, United States. The population was 746 at the 2000 census.-History:Noble Township was settled first by the Evans family who came in 1818. L.L. Allender, who had a ferry across Muddy River on the old "trace road," was also an early settler...
- OlneyOlney, IllinoisOlney is a city in Richland County, Illinois, United States. The population was 8,631 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Richland County.-History:...
- ParkersburgParkersburg, IllinoisParkersburg is a village in Richland County, Illinois, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 234.-Geography:Parkersburg is located at ....
Unincorporated
- BerryvilleBerryville, IllinoisBerryville is an unincorporated community in Richland County, Illinois, United States.- Geography :Berryville is located at .- History :...
- DundasDundas, IllinoisDundas is an unincorporated community in Richland County, Illinois, United States. Dundas is north of Olney. Dundas has a post office with ZIP code 62425....
- WynooseWynoose, IllinoisWynoose is an unincorporated community in Richland and Wayne counties, Illinois, United States. Wynoose is north of Mount Erie....
Townships
Richland County is divided into these townshipsCivil township
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Madison Township, Richland County, Illinois Madison Township is located in Richland County, Illinois. The population was 910 at the 2000 census.- External links :***... Noble Township, Richland County, Illinois Noble Township is located in Richland County, Illinois. The population was 1,509 at the 2000 census.- External links :***... Olney Township, Richland County, Illinois Olney Township is located in Richland County, Illinois. The population was 9,883 at the 2000 census.- External links :***... Preston Township, Richland County, Illinois Preston Township is located in Richland County, Illinois. The population was 1,345 at the 2000 census.- External links :***... |
Climate and weather
In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Olney have ranged from a low of 19 °F (-7.2 °C) in January to a high of 88 °F (31.1 °C) in July, although a record low of -25 °F was recorded in February 1951 and a record high of 112 °F (44.4 °C) was recorded in July 1936. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.73 inches (6.9 cm) in February to 4.76 inches (12.1 cm) in May.See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Richland County