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Willisville

Illinois · 579 residents · 0.389 sq mi
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Willisville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,125. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 115 residents. 8% 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 $54,600. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
579
−17%since 2000
from 694 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,488 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,784 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+3%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3814865926988031990201020202024Willisville
2024467
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,125
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,733
+69%since 2000
from $12,832 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−9%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(686)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(514)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score19.3%(112)
Diversity Score
19
+799%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.3%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willisville, Illinois?

Willisville, Illinois has about 579 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willisville, Illinois?

The typical household in Willisville, Illinois earns about $54,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willisville, Illinois expensive?

In Willisville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $54,600, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Willisville, Illinois?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Willisville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willisville, Illinois?

About 21.5% of people in Willisville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willisville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Willisville, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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