Richland County Illinois Map and Data
Richland County Illinois Profile and Data
| Name | Richland County |
| State | Illinois |
| FIPS Code | 17159 |
| County Seat | Olney |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 16,181 |
| Population Growth Rate(2000-2022) | -2.59% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 99.01% |
| Public School Majority Ethnicity | White 91% |
| Partisan Voting Index | Strongly Republican:+27 |
| Unemployment Rate (February 2025) | 3.3% |
| Area Code(s) | 618 |
Richland County Race/Ethnicity Data
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage of Population (2022) |
|---|---|
| White | 99.01% |
| African American | 0.64% |
| Hispanic | 0.03% |
| Asian | 0.31% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0% |
Richland County Public School Race/Ethnicity Data
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage of Public School Students (2023) |
|---|---|
| White | 91.14% |
| African American | 1.01% |
| Hispanic | 3.16% |
| Asian | 0.66% |
| Native American | 0.09% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0.09% |