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White Hall

Illinois · 2,295 residents · 2.577 sq mi
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White Hall has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,596. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,800. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
2,295
−13%since 2000
from 2,629 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
891 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,020 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+12%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024White Hall
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,596
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,552 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,208
+55%since 2000
from $14,982 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+4%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(2,579)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1%(25)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(75)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(2,193)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(16)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other1.1%(24)
Diversity Score5.5%(127)
Diversity Score
6
+94%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+4%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.5%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Hall, Illinois?

White Hall, Illinois has about 2,295 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White Hall, Illinois earns about $42,596 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Hall, Illinois expensive?

In White Hall, Illinois, the median home is worth about $64,800, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in White Hall, Illinois?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in White Hall, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Hall, Illinois?

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

Has White Hall, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, White Hall, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 519 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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