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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Willow Springs

Illinois · 4,509 residents · 4.149 sq mi
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Willow Springs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $47,234. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $142,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.2
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,509
−10%vs 2000
vs 5,027 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,087 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 1,212 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.2
−14%vs 2000
vs 40.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Willow Springs
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,234
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,322 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,642
−39%vs 2000
vs $30,394 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.6%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$142,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $211,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$517
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $663 in 2000
US average: $450
83.4%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.7% in 2000
16.6% rent
3.0
−17%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(4,542)
Black0.7%(36)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(254)
Asian1.9%(93)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.3%(920)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(4,370)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(39)
Asian2.2%(97)
Other0.9%(42)
Diversity Score9.5%(429)
10
−48%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.1%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.7%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.9%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.7 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willow Springs, Illinois?

Willow Springs, Illinois has about 4,509 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Willow Springs, Illinois earns about $47,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willow Springs, Illinois expensive?

In Willow Springs, Illinois, the median home is worth about $142,000, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Willow Springs, Illinois?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Willow Springs, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willow Springs, Illinois?

About 2.6% of people in Willow Springs, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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