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South Wilmington

Illinois · 710 residents · 0.492 sq mi
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South Wilmington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,156. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $131,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
710
+14%since 2000
from 621 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,443 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+4%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5236297358409461990201020202024South Wilmington
2024600
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,156
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,967
+89%since 2000
from $19,078 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$963
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−22%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(602)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(37)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(664)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(14)
Diversity Score14.8%(105)
Diversity Score
15
+150%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+64%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Wilmington, Illinois?

South Wilmington, Illinois has about 710 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Wilmington, Illinois?

The typical household in South Wilmington, Illinois earns about $75,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Wilmington, Illinois expensive?

In South Wilmington, Illinois, the median home is worth about $131,600, and the typical rent is about $963 a month.

How educated are people in South Wilmington, Illinois?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in South Wilmington, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Wilmington, Illinois?

About 7.3% of people in South Wilmington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Wilmington, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, South Wilmington, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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