Effingham, Illinois
Effingham: City in Illinois
About
Effingham is a city located in the county of Effingham in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,328 and a population density of 475 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,601 inhabitants.
The city was created 210 years ago in 1813.
Quick Facts about Effingham
| Population : | 12,601 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Effingham County |
| Postal code : | 62401 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 217 |
| Area : | 25.94 km2 |
| Altitude : | 591 feet / 180 meters |
| Capital city : | Effingham is capital of Effingham County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1814 (210 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 14:38:29 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 486 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Effingham is located at 39°7'12"N 88°32'36"W (39.1200400, -88.5433800).
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Demographics
The population of Effingham increased by 2.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 12,328 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,514 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,526 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,511 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,492 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,524 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,567 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,569 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,605 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,511 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,601 | 0.71% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 22,394 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 21,537 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 23,216 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 21,532 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.9% |
| White only, percent : | 40.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 48.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 11.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 33.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 875 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 39.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.7% |
Effingham zip code is 62401.
County name: Effingham, County
fips: 17049
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $1,403,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,849 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $875 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $2,508 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,976 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.80 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 116,497 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 53,043 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 183,988 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,334 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $128,494 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $58,467 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,385 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,068 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 937 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,426 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 918 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 96 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,197 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6,632.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.25 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $174,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,404 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $412 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,035 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,351 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.52 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,981 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,268 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 28,329 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,602 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $61,275 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,949 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 285 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 179 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 79 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 51 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 191 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 56 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 205 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6,091.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.01 |
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People born in Effingham (13)
People born in Effingham, including racing driver Jimmy Kite, businessperson Jon Phillips, sociologist Ralph Herbert Turner, .
List
- Brian Shouse (American baseball player) he was born in 26/09/1968
- Ross Wolf (Major League Baseball Player) he was born in 18/10/1982
- Terrence Des Pres (American historian) he was born in 01/01/1939
- Carl A. Kemme (Catholic bishop in the United States) he was born in 14/08/1960
- Daniel Winkler (American baseball player) he was born in 02/02/1990
- Randall Arney (actor) he was born in 23/06/1956
- Nick Gardewine (American Baseball Player for the Texas Rangers) he was born in 15/08/1993
- Charles Daniel Lockwood (American surgeon) he was born in 22/01/1868
- Ralph Williams he was born in 24/02/1914
- Frank E. Schooley (American broadcaster) he was born in 01/03/1906
Schools in Effingham
College & universities near Effingham, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146506 | Lake Land College | Mattoon (IL) | 61938 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Effingham, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Effingham
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Effingham Post Office | Effingham (IL) | 62401 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Effingham , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 1,481 people.
- Effingham , Kansas city in Atchison County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 518 people.
Other cities in Effingham County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Effingham County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Altamont | 2,350 | City in Effingham County, Illinois, United States |
| Teutopolis | 1,677 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Watson | 732 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Dieterich | 593 | Village in the United States |
| Moccasin | 465 | Township in Effingham County, Illinois |
| Beecher City | 451 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Edgewood | 427 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Holland | 411 | Township in Shelby County, Illinois |
| Montrose | 195 | Town in Illinois, United States |
| Shumway | 192 | Village in Effingham County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Effingham distances to largest Illinois cities
