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Williamsfield

Illinois · 575 residents · 1.231 sq mi
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Williamsfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,167. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $79,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
575
−7%since 2000
from 620 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
467 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 504 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+17%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4395025666296921990201020202024Williamsfield
2024531
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,167
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,854 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,075
+79%since 2000
from $17,941 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+25.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing9.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(539)
Black1.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(11)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score9.2%(53)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.4%
+15.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.3%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamsfield, Illinois?

Williamsfield, Illinois has about 575 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williamsfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Williamsfield, Illinois earns about $59,167 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 $79,000, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Williamsfield, Illinois?

About 23.5% 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 10.2% 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 7 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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