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White County

Illinois · 13,877 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 $48,303. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,400. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
13,877
−10%since 2000
from 15,371 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+7%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,303
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,601 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,449
+67%since 2000
from $16,412 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing8.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$560
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
22.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+7%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(15,033)
Black0.3%(40)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(103)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(421)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(13,007)
Black0.7%(91)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(188)
Asian0.5%(65)
Other1.2%(163)
Diversity Score9.2%(1,270)
Segregation Score21.7%(3,010)
Diversity Score
9
+234%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+23%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White County, Illinois?

White County, Illinois has about 13,877 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White County, Illinois earns about $48,303 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 $75,400, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in White County, Illinois?

About 17.1% 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 15.3% 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 2,645 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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