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Winslow

Illinois · 277 residents (2025 est.) · 0.46 sq mi
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Winslow is a city of 338 people in Illinois. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 9% of adults. This skews young, with a median age of 32.8. The poverty rate is 27.8%, above the 12.5% national rate. The typical home is worth $111,800, having risen by half since 2000. Households here earn about 34% less than in Illinois as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

338
−2%since 2000
from 345 in 2000
277 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
738 / sq mi
+19%since 2009
from 618 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
32.8
−13%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.46 sq mi
Population, 19902024
21025530134639119902000201020202024Winslow
2024338
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.3%(28)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.9%(30)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.2%(31)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.8%(33)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.2%(31)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.8%(33)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.6%(46)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.4%(25)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 645.9%(20)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.4%(42)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.3%(18)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.3%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$55,156
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,679 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$29,298
+88%since 2000
from $15,595 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
27.8%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.413
+15%since 2010
from 0.358 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$111,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$877
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
69.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
30.9% rent
14.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.75 people
+27%since 2009
from 2.16 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
21.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
34.2%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.0
+18%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
42
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(330)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(8)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(191)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino37.3%(126)
Asian1.8%(6)
Other3.8%(13)
67
+1201%since 2009
from 5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican34%(115)
Asian origin
Chinese0.9%(3)
Filipino0.9%(3)
Ancestry
German24.9%(84)
Swiss9.2%(31)
English5.9%(20)
Irish5.9%(20)
Norwegian5.9%(20)
American3.6%(12)
Czech1.2%(4)
Polish1.2%(4)
Italian0.9%(3)
Scottish0.6%(2)
Ukrainian0.6%(2)
Dutch0.3%(1)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
French0.3%(1)
Section 05

Education

9.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
3.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
76.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
14.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
6.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
8.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
69.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
88.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
8.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
10.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
51.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
10.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
11.5%
−19.0 ptssince 2012
from 30.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
4.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2013
from 10.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
89.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2017
from 78.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
90.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 85.3% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
80.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
72.6%
−26.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
25.5%
+24.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married49.2%(60)
Married37.7%(46)
Widowed2.5%(3)
Divorced10.7%(13)
Women 15+
Never married44.1%(56)
Married31.5%(40)
Widowed10.2%(13)
Divorced14.2%(18)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2013
from 10.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
46.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
10.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
20.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
32.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
55.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
52.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era63.6%(7)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 11 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winslow, Illinois?

Winslow, Illinois has about 338 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winslow, Illinois?

The typical household in Winslow, Illinois earns about $55,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winslow, Illinois expensive?

In Winslow, Illinois, the median home is worth about $111,800, and the typical rent is about $877 a month.

How educated are people in Winslow, Illinois?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Winslow, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winslow, Illinois?

About 27.8% of people in Winslow, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winslow, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Winslow, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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