The Town FilesSangamon County, Illinois
194,947 people. The median home is worth $176,300 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $75,357.
Towns in Sangamon County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 114,394 | $162,100 | $66,064 | 41.0 |
| Chatham | 14,377 | $243,200 | $106,773 | 35.4 |
| Sherman | 4,673 | $297,800 | $148,906 | 45.6 |
| Auburn | 4,574 | $149,600 | $81,411 | 40.1 |
| Rochester | 3,863 | $238,900 | $117,118 | 39.8 |
| Riverton | 3,532 | $152,200 | $80,920 | 48.6 |
| Pawnee | 2,678 | $149,500 | $81,103 | 43.1 |
People and housing
| Sangamon County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $176,300 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $983 | $960 |
| Median household income | $75,357 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 41.0 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.6% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
134,376 jobs in 2024, average pay $69,350 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 947 storm events in Sangamon County from 1996 to 2026, with 10 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Sangamon County has been included in 12 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4728: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 9, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-1681: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 28, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1633: Tornadoes And Severe Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).