Schuyler County GIS Maps
Schuyler County, Illinois, has 6,902 residents and covers 437.3 square miles. The population declined 8.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Schuyler County is 17169.
Rushville is the county's largest population center. Schuyler County also includes 6 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 30 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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Schuyler County Trends
- Population
- 6,902▾
- Median Home Value
- $106,200▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,876▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Schuyler 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.
Schuyler County Population
Schuyler County had 6,902 residents in 2020. That was 8.5% lower than in 2010. Schuyler County had 287 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 16 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Rushville, Browning and Beardstown.
Population Trend in Schuyler County IL
Schuyler County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Schuyler County Zip Codes
Schuyler County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Rushville (62681), Browning (62624) and Beardstown (62639). Rushville is the largest zip by population, with about 5,284 residents or 77% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 87% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Schuyler County IL
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62681 | Rushville | 5,284 | ▾ -5.7% |
| 62624 | Browning | 461 | ▾ -15.6% |
| 62639 | Beardstown | 283 | ▾ -10.4% |
| 61452 | Littleton | 259 | ▾ -11.6% |
| 62319 | Camden | 199 | ▾ -24.6% |
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Schuyler County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Schuyler County Demographics
Schuyler County has a median age of 48.8, which makes the county a little older than Illinois overall. About 17.3% of residents are under 18, while 25.2% 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 28.9% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 18.9% 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 Schuyler County IL
Median Age
48.8
Under 18
17.3%
Age 65+
25.2%
Bachelor's+
18.9%
Schuyler County School Districts
Schuyler County is served by 4 public school districts with 1,876 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Schuyler-Industry Community Unit 5, Southeastern Community Unit 337 and V.I.T. Community Unit 2. Those three districts account for about 85% 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 Schuyler County IL
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schuyler-Industry Community Unit School District 5 | 843 | 44.9% | ▾ -10.8% |
| Southeastern Community Unit School District 337 | 429 | 22.9% | ▾ -5.1% |
| V.I.T. Community Unit School District 2 | 327 | 17.4% | ▾ -3.3% |
| Astoria Community Unit School District 1 | 277 | 14.8% | ▴ 1.8% |
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Schuyler County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Schuyler County Housing & Real Estate
Schuyler County has a median home value of $106,200 and a median gross rent of $836. About 80% 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 $139,900 and homes spent about 86 days on the market.
Schuyler County Housing Mix
Schuyler County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Schuyler County Housing Trends
Schuyler County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Schuyler County, IL
Schuyler County has 272 business listings across 161 categories. The largest categories in Schuyler County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (12, 4.4%), Insurance Agencies (7, 2.6%), and Gas Stations (6, 2.2%). The full Schuyler County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Schuyler County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Schuyler County, IL
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 12 | 4.4% |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 | 2.6% |
| Gas Stations | 6 | 2.2% |
| Contractors | 5 | 1.8% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 5 | 1.8% |
| Lake | 5 | 1.8% |
| Parks & Recreation | 4 | 1.5% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 4 | 1.5% |
| Public And Government Association | 4 | 1.5% |
| Beauty Salons | 4 | 1.5% |
Schuyler County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Richardson's Farm | Accommodation | Browning |
| DeMoss Accounting Services | Accountant | Rushville |
| Schuy-Rush Lake Campground 2025 | Active Life | Rushville |
| Wenger AG Solutions Inc. | Agricultural Service | Rushville |
| Western Grain Marketing, LLC | Agriculture | Rushville |
| Schuyler County Ambulance Services | Ambulance And Ems Services | Rushville |
| Prairie Cardiovascular Outreach Clinic - Rushville | Anesthesiologist | Rushville |
| Schuyler County Humane Society | Animal Shelters | Rushville |
| Congress Street Crockoholics | Antique Store | Rushville |
| Dominant Strands | Archery Shop | Rushville |
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Schuyler County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Schuyler County Basemaps
Schuyler 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 Schuyler 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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