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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

White County

Illinois · 15,371 residents · 494.983 sq mi
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White County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,601. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,000. With a median age of 42.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

15,371
−7%since 1990
from 16,522 in 1990
1990 – 2025
31 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 33 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.0
+10%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$29,601
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,662 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,412
+45%since 1990
from $11,332 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.5%
−6.5 ptssince 1990
from 19.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$313
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
78.0%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
22.0% rent
1.5
−11%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(16,327)
Black0.3%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(83)
Asian0.3%(57)
Diversity Score4.1%(684)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(15,033)
Black0.3%(40)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(103)
Asian0.2%(25)
Diversity Score2.7%(421)
3
−34%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.6%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 66.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−10%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in White County, Illinois?

White County, Illinois has about 15,371 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in White County, Illinois?

The typical household in White County, Illinois earns about $29,601 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White County, Illinois expensive?

In White County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $43,000, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in White County, Illinois?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in White County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White County, Illinois?

About 12.5% of people in White County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has White County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, White County, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,151 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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