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Woodson

Illinois · 498 residents · 0.394 sq mi
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Woodson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
498
−11%since 2000
from 559 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,264 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+20%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3164034915796661990201020202024Woodson
2024550
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,415
+89%since 2000
from $17,175 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
14.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+19%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(539)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(28)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(466)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(9)
Asian1%(5)
Other2.4%(12)
Diversity Score14.6%(73)
Diversity Score
15
+196%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodson, Illinois?

Woodson, Illinois has about 498 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodson, Illinois?

The typical household in Woodson, Illinois earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodson, Illinois expensive?

In Woodson, Illinois, the median home is worth about $114,800, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Woodson, Illinois?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Woodson, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodson, Illinois?

About 2.2% of people in Woodson, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodson, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodson, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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