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Willow Springs

Illinois · 5,857 residents · 4.149 sq mi
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Willow Springs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,664. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value is $316,600. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% 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
5,857
+17%since 2000
from 5,027 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,412 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,212 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+16%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Willow Springs
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,664
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,322 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,333
+69%since 2000
from $30,394 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$316,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $211,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,199
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
13.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−12%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(4,679)
Black1.3%(77)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(715)
Asian3.4%(202)
Other0.6%(38)
Diversity Score38.9%(2,281)
Diversity Score
39
+113%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+23%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.9%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−92.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willow Springs, Illinois?

Willow Springs, Illinois has about 5,857 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Willow Springs, Illinois earns about $98,664 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 $316,600, and the typical rent is about $1,199 a month.

How educated are people in Willow Springs, Illinois?

About 36.8% 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.

Has Willow Springs, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Willow Springs, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,348 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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