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The ACS estimates about 925, give or take 151 civilian veterans in Clark County.
Among Illinois's 102 counties and equivalents, Clark County ranks 68th by its estimated number of veterans.
Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
Measure
Clark County
Illinois
United States
Share with a service-connected rating
22 percent
the same rounded estimate as the Illinois share; below the national share.
22 percent
30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher
10 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough
Not compared
Not compared
Veterans 75 and older in Clark County number about 313, give or take 72; their 34 percent share is above Illinois's 29 percent.
Veterans under 35 account for 2 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Clark County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Women veterans account for 3 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Clark County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Income, work and education in Clark County
Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
Measure
Clark County
Illinois
United States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income
$49,425 ± $11,024
$53,526 ± $625
$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income
$41,459 ± $2,344
$43,938 ± $182
$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over
5.6% ± 4.6 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
Not compared
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Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over
38.7% ± 9.4 points
29.5% ± 0.5 points
30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64
69.4% ± 12.7 points
75.8% ± 0.6 points
73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64
3.9% ± 11.3 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
Not compared
Not compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over
94.2% ± 5.9 points
95.1% ± 0.3 points
95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over
20.2% ± 7.3 points
28.4% ± 0.4 points
31.8% ± 0.2 points
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.
VA disability compensation in Clark County
VA reports 278 veterans in Clark County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
In 2025, lenders reported 26 VA-backed home loans out of 208 home loans made in Clark County (12.5% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 346, give or take 101) and post-9/11 only (about 174, give or take 86; a small survey sample; treat as rough).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA money in Clark County
VA reported about $7.8 million in compensation and pension spending and about $6.1 million in medical care spending in Clark County for FY2025.
West Union (unincorporated community): about 140 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
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