Cass County, Illinois's estimated 2024 population is 12,554 with a growth rate of -0.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cass County, Illinois is the 81st largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 13,632 and has seen a growth of -7.91% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,344 | -42 | -0.34% |
| 2028 | 12,386 | -42 | -0.34% |
| 2027 | 12,428 | -42 | -0.34% |
| 2026 | 12,470 | -42 | -0.34% |
| 2025 | 12,512 | -42 | -0.33% |
| 2024 | 12,554 | -42 | -0.33% |
| 2023 | 12,596 | -42 | -0.33% |
| 2022 | 12,638 | -152 | -1.19% |
| 2021 | 12,790 | -201 | -1.55% |
| 2020 | 12,991 | 850 | 7% |
| 2019 | 12,141 | -212 | -1.72% |
| 2018 | 12,353 | -172 | -1.37% |
| 2017 | 12,525 | -152 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 12,677 | -166 | -1.29% |
| 2015 | 12,843 | -236 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 13,079 | -214 | -1.61% |
| 2013 | 13,293 | -134 | -1% |
| 2012 | 13,427 | -198 | -1.45% |
| 2011 | 13,625 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 13,632 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 13,437 | -1,647 | -10.92% |
| 1980 | 15,084 | 865 | 6.08% |
| 1970 | 14,219 | -320 | -2.2% |
| 1960 | 14,539 | -558 | -3.7% |
| 1950 | 15,097 | -1,328 | -8.09% |
| 1940 | 16,425 | -112 | -0.68% |
| 1930 | 16,537 | -1,359 | -7.59% |
| 1920 | 17,896 | 524 | 3.02% |
| 1910 | 17,372 | 150 | 0.87% |
| 1900 | 17,222 | 1,259 | 7.89% |
| 1890 | 15,963 | 1,470 | 10.14% |
| 1880 | 14,493 | 2,913 | 25.16% |
| 1870 | 11,580 | 255 | 2.25% |
| 1860 | 11,325 | 4,072 | 56.14% |
| 1850 | 7,253 | 4,272 | 143.31% |
| 1840 | 2,981 | -9,363 | -75.85% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,965 | 77.69% |
| Other race | 1,115 | 8.69% |
| Two or more races | 1,020 | 7.95% |
| Black or African American | 489 | 3.81% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 75 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 60 | 0.47% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,135 | 2.47 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Married | 2,483 | 3.19 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Non Family | 1,772 | 1.14 | 73 | 27 |
| Female | 594 | 3.19 | 54 | 46 |
| Male | 286 | 2.97 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
74.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 544 | 6.26% |
| Associates Degree | 579 | 6.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,306 | 15.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 430 | 4.95% |
| High School Graduate | 3,685 | 42.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 608 | 7% |
| Some College | 1,538 | 17.7% |
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 | 6,729 | 6,159 | 1,341 |
| Hispanic | 1,400 | 900 | 309 |
| Other Race | 588 | 379 | 233 |
| 2+ Races | 439 | 305 | 22 |
| Black | 289 | 226 | 49 |
| Asian | 85 | 85 | 37 |
| Islander | 72 | 59 | 0 |
| Native American | 42 | 30 | 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 43.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,773 | $50,313 | $45,116 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,841 | $80,455 | $92,813 |
| High School Graduate | $41,005 | $50,659 | $30,190 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,500 | $37,500 | $23,750 |
| Overall | $44,965 | $51,160 | $36,175 |
| Some College | $50,139 | $56,190 | $36,540 |
$44,965
Average Earnings
$51,160
Average Male
$36,175
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.73% of Cass County, Illinois residents speak only English, while 21.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,020 | 1,028 | 11.4% |
| Hispanic | 2,808 | 261 | 9.29% |
| Black | 489 | 93 | 19.02% |
| Other | 1,115 | 89 | 7.98% |
| Multiple | 1,020 | 82 | 8.04% |
| Native | 60 | 5 | 8.33% |
| Asian | 102 | 4 | 3.92% |
10.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.92%
Male Poverty Rate
12.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cass County, Illinois is Black, with 19.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cass County, Illinois is Asian, with 3.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.53% |
| High School | 12.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.56% |
| Some College | 5.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 15.82% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.41% |
| Female Employed | 9.28% |
| Male Employed | 2.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,426 | $91,797 |
| Households | $64,907 | $78,834 |
| Married Families | $84,177 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,434 | $49,980 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.3%
Male Marriage Rate
50.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
587
Number of Veterans
583
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 245 |
| First Gulf War | 106 |
| Korea | 98 |
| Second Gulf War | 78 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 200 |
| 65 to 74 | 175 |
| 55 to 64 | 110 |
| 35 to 54 | 93 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 558 | 7.14% |
| Other Race | 27 | 3.86% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 0.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
74.47%
Born in Cass County, Illinois
86.91%
Native Born
13.09%
Foreign Born
10.37%
Non Citizen
2.72%
Naturalized
86.91% of Cass County, Illinois residents were born in the United States, with 74.47% having been born in Illinois. 10.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.