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 $54,666 with a poverty rate of 22.38%. The median age in Christopher is 42.1 years: 39.1 years for males, and 47.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Christopher was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,354 | 93.9% |
| Two or more races | 138 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,184 | 2.12 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Non Family | 550 | 1.05 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Married | 405 | 3.2 | 76 | 24 |
| Female | 132 | 2.73 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Male | 97 | 2.81 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
68.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 158 | 8.86% |
| Associates Degree | 228 | 12.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 183 | 10.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 62 | 3.48% |
| High School Graduate | 539 | 30.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 1.23% |
| Some College | 591 | 33.15% |
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 | 1,689 | 1,509 | 218 |
| 2+ Races | 71 | 71 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 37 | 16 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,917 | $58,625 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,625 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,750 | $27,750 | $26,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,463 | $0 | $45,903 |
| Overall | $28,929 | $29,900 | $28,145 |
| Some College | $26,146 | $41,375 | $24,063 |
$28,929
Average Earnings
$29,900
Average Male
$28,145
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.12% of Christopher residents speak only English, while 0.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,346 | 527 | 22.46% |
| Multiple | 138 | 26 | 18.84% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 8 | 11.27% |
22.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.86%
Male Poverty Rate
19.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Christopher is White, with 22.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Christopher is Hispanic, with 11.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 28.57% |
| High School | 20.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 70.21% |
| Female Unemployed | 68.97% |
| Male Employed | 14.06% |
| Female Employed | 13.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,519 | $71,465 |
| Households | $42,650 | $54,666 |
| Married Families | $62,188 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,273 | $33,373 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.8%
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
156
Number of Veterans
156
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 73 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 14 |
| Korea | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 71 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 152 | 8.32% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.3%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
7.4%
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
81.17%
Born in Christopher
99.2%
Native Born
0.8%
Foreign Born
0.2%
Non Citizen
0.6%
Naturalized
99.2% of Christopher residents were born in the United States, with 81.17% having been born in Illinois. 0.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
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% |