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Walshville

Illinois · 63 residents (2025 est.) · 0.254 sq mi
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Walshville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,917. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 78% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
158
+78%since 2000
from 89 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
622 / sq mi
+78%since 2000
from 350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.7
+12%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:63 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
14671201742271990201020202024Walshville
2024158
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,917
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,219 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,078
+153%since 2000
from $11,080 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+30.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−31.1 ptssince 2000
from 40.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.278
−5%since 2010
from 0.293 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing10.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
77.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+33.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.9%
+40.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.3%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.6%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
61.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−56.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 71.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
+27.3 ptssince 2017
from 59.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walshville, Illinois?

Walshville, Illinois has about 158 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walshville, Illinois?

The typical household in Walshville, Illinois earns about $72,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Walshville, Illinois?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Walshville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walshville, Illinois?

About 8.9% of people in Walshville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walshville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Walshville, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 117 residents, a change of about 285 percent over that period.

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