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Wilsonville

Illinois · 586 residents · 0.956 sq mi
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Wilsonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $52,400. Households here earn about 45% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
586
−3%since 2000
from 604 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
613 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 632 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+4%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4034815606387161990201020202024Wilsonville
2024505
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,833
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,235
+27%since 2000
from $15,089 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$904
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−42.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
27.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+21%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(594)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(572)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2.8%(16)
Diversity Score9.8%(58)
Diversity Score
10
+1074%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
−14%since 2000
from 33.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.8%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilsonville, Illinois?

Wilsonville, Illinois has about 586 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilsonville, Illinois?

The typical household in Wilsonville, Illinois earns about $30,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilsonville, Illinois expensive?

In Wilsonville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $52,400, and the typical rent is about $904 a month.

How educated are people in Wilsonville, Illinois?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wilsonville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilsonville, Illinois?

About 19.4% of people in Wilsonville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilsonville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilsonville, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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