Effingham County, Illinois Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

34,522

Diversity Score

11.1

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
94.2%%

Effingham County, Illinois Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Effingham County, Illinois Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)32,52594.2%
Hispanic or Latino9552.8%
Two or More Races5681.6%
Asian2870.8%
Black / African American1010.3%
Other Race810.2%
Native American50.0%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Effingham County, Illinois

The largest racial or ethnic group in Effingham County, Illinois is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 94.2% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Effingham County, Illinois has increased slightly. The area currently has a diversity score of 11.1/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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