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Williamsfield

Illinois · 578 residents · 1.231 sq mi
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Williamsfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 39% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
578
−7%since 2000
from 620 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
470 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 504 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+16%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4395025666296921990201020202024Williamsfield
2024531
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,854 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,902
+22%since 2000
from $17,941 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$72,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.9%
−35.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+46%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(618)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(566)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2.3%(13)
Diversity Score8.4%(48)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% 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
8.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
56.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.8%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamsfield, Illinois?

Williamsfield, Illinois has about 578 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williamsfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Williamsfield, Illinois earns about $33,750 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 $72,400, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Williamsfield, Illinois?

About 8.0% 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 6.0% 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 10 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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