Piatt, IL County is a small rural county located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 16,664 people and 37 people per square mile, the county has a relatively low population density compared to the US average of 93 people per square mile. The county is home to many local businesses such as Lance's Automotive Service and Schaffenacker Motors, providing reliable vehicle repair and parts services for the residents of Piatt County. Furthermore, the nearby lakes and trails offer year-round outdoor activities from fishing and hunting to camping and biking. In addition, there are also many organizations in Piatt County that are dedicated to helping their communities such as Piatt County 4-H who work with young people in the area to understand science and agriculture. Finally, there are plenty of local sporting events held throughout the year such as basketball games at Monticello High School or baseball games at Bement High School.
The population in Piatt County is 16,664. There are 38 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Piatt County is 41.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Piatt County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Piatt County
- 58.2% are married
- 9.2% are divorced
- 31.2% are married with children
- 8.6% have children, but are single
Race in Piatt County
- 92.7% are White
- 1.1% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander