Zeigler is a city located in Franklin County Illinois. Zeigler has a 2024 population of 1,463. Zeigler is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually and its population has decreased by -1.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,482 in 2020.
The average household income in Zeigler is $49,992 with a poverty rate of 16.65%. The median age in Zeigler is 48 years: 48.4 years for males, and 46.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Zeigler was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,293 | 97.58% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 1.51% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.68% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.23% |
| 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 | 619 | 2.06 | 68.8 | 31.2 |
| Non Family | 323 | 1.12 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Married | 194 | 2.99 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Female | 78 | 3.53 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Male | 24 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
68.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 79 | 7.86% |
| Associates Degree | 90 | 8.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 79 | 7.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 2.19% |
| High School Graduate | 427 | 42.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 4.78% |
| Some College | 260 | 25.87% |
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 | 986 | 859 | 101 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $26,250 | $0 | $33,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,833 | $35,946 | $35,455 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,125 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,958 | $33,958 | $28,542 |
| Some College | $28,370 | $29,236 | $26,250 |
$29,958
Average Earnings
$33,958
Average Male
$28,542
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.53% of Zeigler residents speak only English, while 2.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,241 | 212 | 17.08% |
16.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.64%
Male Poverty Rate
18.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Zeigler is White, with 17.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Zeigler is White, with 17.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.61% |
| Some College | 14% |
| High School | 13.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.51% |
| Female Employed | 7.49% |
| Male Employed | 2.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,917 | $68,634 |
| Households | $39,148 | $49,992 |
| Married Families | $64,432 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,750 | $30,047 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.5%
Male Marriage Rate
38.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
166
Number of Veterans
141
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 61 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 50 |
| 75+ | 46 |
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 166 | 15.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.6%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
10.4%
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
81.43%
Born in Zeigler
99.77%
Native Born
0.23%
Foreign Born
0.23%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.77% of Zeigler residents were born in the United States, with 81.43% having been born in Illinois. 0.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,439 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2028 | 1,444 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2027 | 1,449 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 1,453 | -5 | -0.34% |
| 2025 | 1,458 | -5 | -0.34% |
| 2024 | 1,463 | -5 | -0.34% |
| 2023 | 1,468 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1,468 | -7 | -0.47% |
| 2021 | 1,475 | -7 | -0.47% |
| 2020 | 1,482 | -210 | -12.41% |
| 2019 | 1,692 | -12 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 1,704 | -15 | -0.87% |
| 2017 | 1,719 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 1,723 | -15 | -0.86% |
| 2015 | 1,738 | -6 | -0.34% |
| 2014 | 1,744 | -7 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 1,751 | -15 | -0.85% |
| 2012 | 1,766 | -9 | -0.51% |
| 2011 | 1,775 | -5 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 1,780 | 0 | 0% |