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White City

Illinois · 232 residents · 1.212 sq mi
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White City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,531. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,100. Households here earn about 47% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
232
+5%since 2000
from 221 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
191 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 182 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+11%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1682012342673001990201020202024White City
2024244
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,531
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,467
+18%since 2000
from $14,826 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Information1.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$508
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.6%
−28.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
10.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+41%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(230)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score4.1%(9)
Diversity Score
4
+258%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+16%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.3%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.8%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White City, Illinois?

White City, Illinois has about 232 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White City, Illinois earns about $29,531 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 $76,100, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in White City, Illinois?

About 4.2% 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 8.1% 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 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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