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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Willow Springs

Illinois · 5,027 residents · 4.149 sq mi
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Willow Springs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,322. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $211,500. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,027
+11%since 1990
from 4,509 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.7
+16%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Willow Springs
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.1%(258)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.3%(319)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147%(352)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.9%(297)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245%(253)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.2%(561)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4417.8%(897)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5418.1%(912)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6412.6%(634)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.4%(323)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 843.5%(177)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.9%(44)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,322
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,234 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,394
+63%since 1990
from $18,642 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.2%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $142,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $517 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
85.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 83.4% in 1990
14.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(4,370)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(39)
Asian2.2%(97)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(4,542)
Black0.7%(36)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(254)
Asian1.9%(93)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican11.2%(657)
Puerto Rican0.8%(47)
Ecuadorian0.7%(41)
Venezuelan0.6%(33)
Colombian0.5%(27)
Spaniard0.3%(19)
Cuban0.2%(11)
Asian origin
Chinese1.4%(84)
Asian Indian0.8%(48)
Ancestry
Polish22.3%(1,306)
Italian17.4%(1,020)
Irish15.6%(915)
German12.4%(726)
Lithuanian4.5%(262)
Czech3.4%(199)
Swedish2.8%(164)
English2.4%(143)
Greek2.2%(130)
Scottish1.7%(98)
Norwegian1.7%(97)
Arab1.5%(87)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Russian1.3%(78)
Dutch1.3%(75)
American1%(61)
Slovak0.9%(53)
Syrian0.7%(43)
Palestinian0.6%(33)
Croatian0.5%(31)
French0.5%(29)
Ukrainian0.4%(25)
Austrian0.4%(23)
Hungarian0.4%(23)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(21)
Belgian0.2%(10)
Danish0.2%(9)
Romanian0.2%(9)
Finnish0.1%(8)
Welsh0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Polish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 19.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.1%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 86.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 25.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.5%(589)
Married59.1%(1,224)
Widowed4%(82)
Divorced8.5%(175)
Women 15+
Never married17.6%(329)
Married65.1%(1,216)
Widowed9.2%(172)
Divorced8.1%(151)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willow Springs, Illinois?

Willow Springs, Illinois has about 5,027 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Willow Springs, Illinois earns about $58,322 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 $211,500, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Willow Springs, Illinois?

About 23.6% 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 6.2% of people in Willow Springs, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willow Springs, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Willow Springs, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 518 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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