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County population in July 2007: 26,102 (63% urban, 37% rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 8,404
Renter-occupied apartments: 2,588
% of renters here:  24%
State:  33%
Land area: 383 sq. mi.
Water area: 3.7 sq. mi.
Population density: 68 people per square mile 
 
 (average).

2008 cost of living index in Saline County: 73.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (26.3%), Retail trade (12.4%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 72%
  • Government: 20%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 8%
  • Unpaid family work: 0%

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Races in Saline County, Illinois:

  • White Non-Hispanic (93.6%)
  • Black (4.1%)
  • Hispanic (1.0%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  39.9 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Males: 12,865  (48.1%)
Females: 13,868  (51.9%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $27,614
County population in 2003: 26,135
Jobs in 2003: 10,032

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Total labor force in 2004: 11,923
Unemployment rate in 2004: 7.3%

Average household size:
Saline County:  2.3 people
Illinois:  2.6 people

Estimated median household income in 2007: $33,420 ($28,768 in 1999)
This county:  $33,420
Illinois:  $54,123

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $287 (lower quartile is $206, upper quartile is $373)
This county:  $287
State:  $669

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $76,477 (it was $46,600 in 2000)
Saline County:  $76,477
Illinois:  $208,800
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $45,235 - $131,587

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $106,825
Here:  $106,825
State:  $269,211

Townhouses or other attached units: $101,502
Here:  $101,502
State:  $258,887

In 2-unit structures: $91,911
Here:  $91,911
State:  $320,810

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $351,316
Here:  $351,316
State:  $330,214

Mobile homes: $24,359
Here:  $24,359
State:  $35,670
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,146
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $259

Institutionalized population: 1,177

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $634 (1.4%)

Saline County household income distribution in 2007 Saline County home values distribution


Saline County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  14.2%
Whole state:  10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  5.2%
Whole state:  5.1%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Saline County is $413 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $492 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $666 a month.

Cities in this county include: Harrisburg, Eldorado, Carrier Mills, Galatia, Raleigh, Muddy.

Neighboring counties: Franklin County , Gallatin County , Hamilton County , Hardin County , Johnson County , Pope County , Williamson County .


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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Saline County: Pharaoh Camp and Picnic Area (A), Garden of the Gods Recreation Area (B), Rector Townhall (C), Tate Townhall (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Saline County include: South America Church (A), Lakeview Church (B), Bankston Fork Church (C), Saline Valley Church (D), Saline Ridge Church (E), Salem Church (F), Lone Oak Church (G), Bethel Church (H), Bethel Creek Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Abney Family Cemetery (1), Abney Family Number 2 Cemetery (2), Simpson Family Cemetery (3), McFarland Cemetery (4), Gaines Family Cemetery (5), Lambert Family Cemetery (6), Lindale Memorial Gardens (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Parker Lakes (A), Snockey Pond (B), Berkel Lake (C), Open Pond (D), Cottonwood Pond (E), Lost Lake (F), Gaskin Lake (G), Harrisburg Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Brushy Creek (A), Brush Creek (B), Pond Creek (C), Blackman Creek (D), Black Slough (E), Spring Valley Creek (F), Rose Creek (G), Prairie Creek (H), Long Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Saline County include: Moores Grove Park (1), Karel Park (2), Carrier Mills Park (3), Saline County State Conservation Area (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  8.7%
Illinois:  9.9%

Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 1,248
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 76.1%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12.1%

Number of foreign born residents: 195 (63% naturalized citizens)

Saline County:  0.7%
Whole state:  12.3%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 55
  • 1990 to 1994: 14
  • 1985 to 1989: 20
  • 1980 to 1984: 4
  • 1975 to 1979: 8
  • 1970 to 1974: 30
  • 1970 to 1974: 29
  • 1965 to 1969: 35


Mean travel time to work: 21.8 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 75.0%

Saline County marital status for males
Saline County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 9,606
  • One, attached: 105
  • Two: 146
  • 3 or 4: 249
  • 5 to 9: 229
  • 10 to 19: 104
  • 20 or more: 161
  • Mobile homes: 1,745
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 15

Housing units in Saline County with a mortgage: 3,074 (192 second mortgage, 180 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 3,163

Here:  49.3% with mortgage
State:  69.8% with mortgage


Religion statistics

Total adherents: 15,744
Total congregations: 74

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents10,996 (69.8%)1,162 (7.4%)1,162 (7.4%)422 (2.7%)380 (2.4%)
Congregations33 (44.6%)8 (10.8%)2 (2.7%)4 (5.4%)2 (2.7%)
NameCumberland Presbyterian ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Church of God (Anderson, Indiana)Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaOther
Adherents354 (2.2%)309 (2.0%)212 (1.3%)159 (1.0%)588 (3.7%)
Congregations5 (6.8%)2 (2.7%)3 (4.1%)1 (1.4%)14 (18.9%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Saline County - Harrisburg, Eldorado, Carrier Mills, Galatia, Raleigh

Agriculture in Saline County
Average size of farms: 291 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $45471
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $133.03
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 0.00%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 34.42%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $53264
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 76.94%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 0.82%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $65573
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 91.70%
Average age of principal farm operators: 56 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 5.13
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 1.62%
Corn for grain: 38210 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 537 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 54206 harvested acres

Saline County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is slightly below Illinois state average. It is 1.5 times above overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 5 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 4/28/2002, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado injured 3 people and caused $4 million in damages.

Saline County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 37% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 60.0 miles away from Saline County center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 44.6 miles away from the county center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 82.0 miles away from the county center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 68.0 miles away from Saline County center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 62.6 miles away from the county center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 62.9 miles away from Saline County center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)



Class of Workers

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (14%)
  • Mining (9%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Health care (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (24%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Social assistance (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Extraction workers (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Cashiers (4%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Bosnia and Herzegovina (20%)
  • Philippines (17%)
  • Mexico (14%)
  • United Kingdom (9%)
  • Germany (8%)
  • Egypt (7%)
  • Laos (4%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Saline County (%):



  • United States or American (27%)
  • German (16%)
  • Irish (14%)
  • English (14%)
  • French (except Basque) (3%)
  • Scotch-Irish (3%)
  • Italian (2%)


Saline County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 8,657 (83%)
  • Carpooled: 1,101 (11%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 67 (1%)
  • Streetcar or trolley car: 8 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 9 (0%)
  • Walked: 217 (2%)
  • Other means: 80 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 317 (3%)


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Saline County, Illinois
  • 558 people in nursing homes
  • 499 people in short-term care, detention or diagnostic centers for delinquent children
  • 67 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 48 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 6 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 5 people in wards in general hospitals for patients who have no usual home elsewhere

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $41,544.

5.37% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,102 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.37%
Illinois average:  5.66%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
3.56% relocated from other counties in Illinois ($18,343 average AGI)
1.81% relocated from other states ($9,757 average AGI)
Saline County:  1.81%
Illinois average:  2.13%



Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Williamson County, IL  0.65% ($25,719 average AGI)
from Hardin County, IL  0.41% ($23,028)
from Gallatin County, IL  0.37% ($28,281)
from Jackson County, IL  0.19% ($20,824)
from White County, IL  0.19% ($27,647)
from Franklin County, IL  0.18% ($18,938)
from Cook County, IL  0.15% ($30,846)


4.99% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,558 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.99%
Illinois average:  5.99%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
2.92% relocated to other counties in Illinois ($17,647 average AGI)
2.07% relocated to other states ($11,910 average AGI)
Saline County:  2.07%
Illinois average:  2.58%



Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Williamson County, IL  0.67% ($31,379 average AGI)
to Gallatin County, IL  0.28% ($32,375)
to Hardin County, IL  0.23% ($33,100)
to Vanderburgh County, IN  0.20% ($20,529)
to Johnson County, IL  0.17% ($33,600)
to Hamilton County, IL  0.15% ($47,923)
to Franklin County, IL  0.13% ($26,273)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.8
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 11.7



Births per 1000 population in Saline County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 15.2
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 15.9



Deaths per 1000 population in Saline County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 7.0
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 12.4



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Saline County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 5,612 (4,653 aged, 959 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 13%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 11%

Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 7.62
Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 15637.26
Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 365.780
Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 70478.19

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1189.020
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1465.170
Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 11.51

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 38.24
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 92.05


Household type by relationship


Households: 25,544
  • In family households: 21,492 (5,718 male householders, 1,537 female householders)
    5,873 spouses, 7,205 children (6,462 natural, 134 adopted, 609 stepchildren), 265 grandchildren, 143 brothers or sisters, 136 parents, 213 other relatives, 402 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 4,052 (1,348 male householders (1,239 living alone)), 2,367 female householders (2,204 living alone)), 337 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 1,189 (1,185 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 3,408 2-persons, 1,751 3-persons, 1,385 4-persons, 507 5-persons, 146 6-persons, 58 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 3,443 1-person, 231 2-persons, 30 3-persons, 3 5-persons, 8 6-persons.

97.4% of residents of Saline County speak English at home.
1.4% of residents speak Spanish at home (73% speak English very well, 17% speak English well, 10% speak English not well).
0.9% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (86% speak English very well, 5% speak English well, 9% speak English not well).
0.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (77% speak English very well, 23% speak English well).
0.2% of residents speak other language at home (63% speak English very well, 15% speak English well, 23% speak English not well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $214,666,000 ($8179 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $16,352,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $83,759,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $44,044,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $6,239,000
Federal grants: $40,757,000
Federal procurement contracts: $32,375,000 ($14,133,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $7,492,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $3,989,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $5,709,000
Federal Government insurance: $18,450,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 1,629
Here:  62 per 1000 residents
State:  75 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 2,186
Here:  84 per 1000 residents
State:  43 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +47
Here:  +2 per 1000 residents
State:  +26 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -121
Here:  -5 per 1000 residents
State:  -31 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Saline County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.00 millions of gallons per day (all from surface)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.6
State:  6.1

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.3
State:  4.1



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 185
  • 1995 to 1998: 614
  • 1990 to 1994: 557
  • 1980 to 1989: 1,522
  • 1970 to 1979: 2,170
  • 1960 to 1969: 1,291
  • 1950 to 1959: 1,401
  • 1940 to 1949: 1,470
  • 1939 or earlier: 3,150

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Saline County, Illinois:
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 23
  • 3 rooms: 196
  • 4 rooms: 1,425
  • 5 rooms: 2,412
  • 6 rooms: 1,855
  • 7 rooms: 1,330
  • 8 rooms: 614
  • 9+ rooms: 549


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Saline County, Illinois:
  • 1 room: 22
  • 2 rooms: 129
  • 3 rooms: 473
  • 4 rooms: 830
  • 5 rooms: 656
  • 6 rooms: 319
  • 7 rooms: 103
  • 8 rooms: 34
  • 9+ rooms: 22


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Saline County:
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedroom: 283
  • 2 bedrooms: 3,130
  • 3 bedrooms: 3,989
  • 4 bedrooms: 869
  • 5+ bedrooms: 133


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Saline County:
  • no bedroom: 29
  • 1 bedroom: 653
  • 2 bedrooms: 1,262
  • 3 bedrooms: 552
  • 4 bedrooms: 65
  • 5+ bedrooms: 27


Cars and other vehicles available in Saline County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 548
  • 1 vehicle: 2,634
  • 2 vehicles: 3,442
  • 3 vehicles: 1,321
  • 4 vehicles: 321
  • 5+ vehicles: 138


Cars and other vehicles available in Saline County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 555
  • 1 vehicle: 1,244
  • 2 vehicles: 597
  • 3 vehicles: 160
  • 4 vehicles: 20
  • 5+ vehicles: 12


61% of Saline County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 63% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 67% lived in Illinois.

Saline County:  60.9%
State average:  58.6%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 20814
  • Northeast: 192
  • Midwest: 3143
  • South: 1973
  • West: 373

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $30,800


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 2%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:



Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Utility gas (62.0%)
  • Electricity (23.2%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (12.9%)
  • Wood (1.6%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Utility gas (66.1%)
  • Electricity (24.2%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (8.4%)
  • Wood (0.7%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (0.6%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 84
Here:  2.9%
Illinois:  13.4%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 33
Here:  2.2%
Illinois:  11.1%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 31
Here:  2.7%
Illinois:  25.8%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


Saline County government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $347,000
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $3,046,000
    Central Staff Services: $2,137,000
    General - Other: $1,751,000
    Regular Highways: $1,499,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $975,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $2,007,000
    Interest Earnings: $142,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $4,608,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $1,696,000
    Highways: $824,000
    All Other: $2,000
  • Tax - Property: $2,267,000
    NEC: $69,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $3,119,000


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Total Number Of Recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of aged recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of blind and disabled recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients under 18


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients between 18 and 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients older than 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients also receiving OASDI


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Amount of payments (thousands of dollars)



Saline County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008:

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)



Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)

Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)



Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers (per 100,000 population)

Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers (per 100,000 population)



Fatalities (per 100,000 population)

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