Saline County GIS Maps
Saline County, Illinois, has 23,768 residents and covers 379.9 square miles. The population declined 4.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Saline County is 17165.
Harrisburg is the county's largest population center. Saline County also includes 6 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 26 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Saline County Trends
- Population
- 23,768▾
- Median Home Value
- $92,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,365▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Saline County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Saline County Population
Saline County had 23,768 residents in 2020. That was 4.6% lower than in 2010. Saline County had 2,965 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 63 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Harrisburg, Eldorado and Carrier Mills.
Population Trend in Saline County IL
Saline County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Saline County Zip Codes
Saline County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Harrisburg (62946), Eldorado (62930) and Carrier Mills (62917). Harrisburg is the largest zip by population, with about 12,235 residents or 51% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 86% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Saline County IL
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62946 | Harrisburg | 12,235 | ▾ -5.4% |
| 62930 | Eldorado | 5,716 | ▾ -8.7% |
| 62917 | Carrier Mills | 2,406 | ▴ 4.4% |
| 62935 | Galatia | 2,060 | ▴ 6% |
| 62977 | Raleigh | 678 | ▾ -3.1% |
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Saline County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Saline County Demographics
Saline County has a median age of 43.2, which makes the county a little older than Illinois overall. About 20.9% of residents are under 18, while 20.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 20.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 37.2%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Saline County IL
Median Age
43.2
Under 18
20.9%
Age 65+
20.9%
Bachelor's+
20.2%
Saline County School Districts
Saline County is served by 5 public school districts with 4,365 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Harrisburg Community Unit 3, Eldorado Community Unit 4 and Gallatin Community Unit 7. Those three districts account for about 82% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Saline County IL
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 | 1,781 | 40.8% | ▾ -0.4% |
| Eldorado Community Unit School District 4 | 1,105 | 25.3% | ▴ 1.7% |
| Gallatin Community Unit School District 7 | 703 | 16.1% | ▴ 2.3% |
| Carrier Mills-Stonefort Community Unit School District | 394 | 9% | ▾ -2.7% |
| Galatia Community Unit School District 1 | 382 | 8.8% | ▴ 2.1% |
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Saline County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Saline County Housing & Real Estate
Saline County has a median home value of $92,900 and a median gross rent of $711. About 75% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Illinois median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $120,875 and homes spent about 94 days on the market.
Saline County Housing Mix
Saline County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Saline County Housing Trends
Saline County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Saline County, IL
Saline County has 1,099 business listings across 334 categories. The largest categories in Saline County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (61, 5.6%), Baptist Church (25, 2.3%), and Insurance Agencies (24, 2.2%). The full Saline County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Saline County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Saline County, IL
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 61 | 5.6% |
| Baptist Church | 25 | 2.3% |
| Insurance Agencies | 24 | 2.2% |
| Gas Stations | 20 | 1.8% |
| Convenience Stores | 18 | 1.6% |
| Auto Repair | 17 | 1.5% |
| Public And Government Association | 16 | 1.5% |
| Fast Food | 13 | 1.2% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 13 | 1.2% |
| Discount Store | 13 | 1.2% |
Saline County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Kemper CPA Group LLP | Accountant | Harrisburg |
| S and M Fitness | Active Life | Harrisburg |
| Addiction Rehab Harrisburg | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Harrisburg |
| CBS Vinyl Signs & Motor | Advertising Agency | Harrisburg |
| Nutrien ag solutions | Agricultural Service | Saline County |
| Tri-County Chemical | Agriculture | Eldorado |
| Harrisburg-Raleigh Airport | Airport | Raleigh |
| Deaconess Il EMS | Ambulance And Ems Services | Eldorado |
| Heaven’s Kitchen - Harrisburg | American Restaurants | Harrisburg |
| Z Factor Amusements | Amusement Park | Harrisburg |
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Saline County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Saline County Basemaps
Saline County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Saline County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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