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Whiteash

Illinois · 241 residents · 0.871 sq mi
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Whiteash has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,300. Households here earn about 44% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
241
−10%since 2000
from 268 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
277 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 308 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+7%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
231132042943841990201020202024Whiteash
2024301
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,417
+56%since 2000
from $11,780 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food8.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services7.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$810
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+15%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(257)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(230)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian2.5%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.1%(24)
Diversity Score
10
+115%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% 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
23.7 min
+75%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 92.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% 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%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
8.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.2%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
47.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whiteash, Illinois?

Whiteash, Illinois has about 241 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whiteash, Illinois?

The typical household in Whiteash, Illinois earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whiteash, Illinois expensive?

In Whiteash, Illinois, the median home is worth about $73,300, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Whiteash, Illinois?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Whiteash, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whiteash, Illinois?

About 17.1% of people in Whiteash, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whiteash, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Whiteash, 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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