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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Williamsfield

Illinois · 620 residents · 1.231 sq mi
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The short version

Williamsfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,854. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $57,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
620
+9%since 1990
from 568 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
34.8
−3%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4395025666296921990201020202024Williamsfield
2024531
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.5%(40)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.9%(49)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.7%(48)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.8%(42)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.9%(43)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.5%(90)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414.4%(89)
US avg: 16%
45 to 549.2%(57)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.2%(57)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.9%(55)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846%(37)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.1%(13)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,854
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,941
+48%since 1990
from $12,106 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.3%
−5.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$383
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
84.0%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
16.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(563)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(618)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.3%(7)
Asian origin
Chinese3%(16)
Filipino0.2%(1)
Ancestry
American19.6%(104)
English12.4%(66)
German10%(53)
Irish5.5%(29)
Swedish3%(16)
Scottish2.8%(15)
Danish2.4%(13)
French2.1%(11)
Scotch-Irish1.9%(10)
Norwegian1.5%(8)
Polish0.8%(4)
Welsh0.8%(4)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Belgian0.6%(3)
Dutch0.6%(3)
Greek0.4%(2)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Chinese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.4%
+12.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
−17%since 1990
from 20.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.9%(79)
Married57.9%(139)
Widowed1.7%(4)
Divorced7.5%(18)
Women 15+
Never married16.4%(41)
Married55.6%(139)
Widowed20.8%(52)
Divorced7.2%(18)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamsfield, Illinois?

Williamsfield, Illinois has about 620 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Williamsfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Williamsfield, Illinois earns about $38,854 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williamsfield, Illinois expensive?

In Williamsfield, Illinois, the median home is worth about $57,000, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Williamsfield, Illinois?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Williamsfield, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williamsfield, Illinois?

About 5.3% of people in Williamsfield, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williamsfield, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Williamsfield, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 52 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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