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Willow Hill

Illinois · 172 residents · 1.039 sq mi
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Willow Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,306. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 78 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $52,000. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 57% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% 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
172
−31%since 2000
from 250 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
166 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 241 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+57%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1591982382783171990201020202024Willow Hill
2024304
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,306
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,679
+25%since 2000
from $10,926 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
54.1%
+30.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+66%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(19)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+130%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 18.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−59.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willow Hill, Illinois?

Willow Hill, Illinois has about 172 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willow Hill, Illinois?

The typical household in Willow Hill, Illinois earns about $29,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willow Hill, Illinois expensive?

In Willow Hill, Illinois, the median home is worth about $52,000, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Willow Hill, Illinois?

About 0.7% of adults age 25 and over in Willow Hill, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willow Hill, Illinois?

About 54.1% of people in Willow Hill, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willow Hill, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Willow Hill, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 85 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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