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White City

Illinois · 221 residents (2025 est.) · 1.212 sq mi
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White City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,300. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
244
+10%since 2000
from 221 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
201 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 182 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+17%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:221 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1682012342673001990201020202024White City
2024244
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,583
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,610
+221%since 2000
from $14,826 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+41.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
−1%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
3.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.9%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+34.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−20%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(217)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(237)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(5)
Diversity Score7%(17)
Diversity Score
7
+514%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
+74%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+3.7 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
1.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−19.2 ptssince 2011
from 28.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.9%
−56.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2017
from 80.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White City, Illinois?

White City, Illinois has about 244 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in White City, Illinois?

The typical household in White City, Illinois earns about $79,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White City, Illinois expensive?

In White City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $116,300.

How educated are people in White City, Illinois?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in White City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White City, Illinois?

About 11.2% of people in White City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has White City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, White City, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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