Christopher is a city located in Franklin County Illinois. Christopher has a 2024 population of 2,621. Christopher is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -2.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,684 in 2020.
The average household income in Christopher is $54,347 with a poverty rate of 22.71%. The median age in Christopher is 49.3 years: 44.1 years for males, and 53.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Christopher was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,222 | 92.08% |
| Two or more races | 187 | 7.75% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.17% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,232 | 1.96 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Non Family | 600 | 1.02 | 62 | 38 |
| Married | 400 | 2.88 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Male | 116 | 2.64 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Female | 116 | 2.95 | 100 | 0 |
2.8
Average Family Size
1.96
Average Household Size
71.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 113 | 6.19% |
| Associates Degree | 162 | 8.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 213 | 11.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 74 | 4.05% |
| High School Graduate | 693 | 37.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 1.31% |
| Some College | 547 | 29.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,735 | 1,598 | 275 |
| 2+ Races | 87 | 87 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 45 | 45 | 11 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 24.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,859 | $55,742 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,286 | $0 | $44,286 |
| High School Graduate | $28,468 | $28,162 | $28,839 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,092 | $0 | $48,377 |
| Overall | $30,536 | $29,844 | $35,179 |
| Some College | $24,509 | $0 | $24,063 |
$30,536
Average Earnings
$29,844
Average Male
$35,179
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.05% of Christopher residents speak only English, while 0.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,222 | 525 | 23.63% |
| Multiple | 187 | 23 | 12.3% |
22.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.8%
Male Poverty Rate
18.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Christopher is White, with 23.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Christopher is Multiple, with 12.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 27.36% |
| High School | 22.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 57.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Female Employed | 12.32% |
| Male Employed | 9.28% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,773 | $74,716 |
| Households | $42,244 | $54,347 |
| Married Families | $63,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,438 | $32,175 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
161
Number of Veterans
161
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 116 |
| World War II | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 109 |
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 156 | 8.26% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 4.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.9%
Labor Force Participation
45.4%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.85%
Born in Christopher
99.54%
Native Born
0.46%
Foreign Born
0.17%
Non Citizen
0.29%
Naturalized
99.54% of Christopher residents were born in the United States, with 80.85% having been born in Illinois. 0.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,543 | -15 | -0.59% |
| 2028 | 2,558 | -16 | -0.62% |
| 2027 | 2,574 | -16 | -0.62% |
| 2026 | 2,590 | -15 | -0.58% |
| 2025 | 2,605 | -16 | -0.61% |
| 2024 | 2,621 | -16 | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 2,637 | -8 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 2,645 | -21 | -0.79% |
| 2021 | 2,666 | -18 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 2,684 | -39 | -1.43% |
| 2019 | 2,723 | -17 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 2,740 | -23 | -0.83% |
| 2017 | 2,763 | -10 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 2,773 | -23 | -0.82% |
| 2015 | 2,796 | -6 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 2,802 | -10 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 2,812 | -24 | -0.85% |
| 2012 | 2,836 | -15 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 2,851 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 2,852 | 0 | 0% |