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Richland County, IL: growth, migration and housing
Richland County has 15,219 residents, down 3.7% since 2020 (-1.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 271 households moved in and 328 moved out (-57 net), while a net $2.7M of income left. Median household income is $62,455, the median home $112,000 and median rent $805 a month.
In Illinois: 85th of 102 counties for 5-year population growth · 85th of 102 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 73rd of 102 counties for median household income · 75th of 102 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Richland County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County, IL | 25 | $1.5M |
| Jasper County, IL | 22 | $0.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Richland County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Edwards County, IL | 25 | $1.0M |
| Lawrence County, IL | 25 | $1.0M |
| Jasper County, IL | 24 | $0.8M |
| Clay County, IL | 20 | $0.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.