Richland County, Illinois Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

15,598

Diversity Score

12.7

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
93.4%%

Richland 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).


Richland County, Illinois Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)14,56593.4%
Two or More Races4402.8%
Hispanic or Latino3092.0%
Other Race1400.9%
Asian850.5%
Black / African American480.3%
Native American90.1%
Pacific Islander20.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Richland County, Illinois

The largest racial or ethnic group in Richland County, Illinois is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 93.4% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Richland County, Illinois has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 12.7/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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