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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Woodford County

Illinois · 35,469 residents · 527.557 sq mi
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Woodford County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,394. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $103,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,469
+9%since 1990
from 32,653 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.8
+11%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K34K36K38K40K1990201020202024Woodford County
202438K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.6%(2,336)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.4%(2,635)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.9%(2,817)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198%(2,842)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.4%(1,922)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.6%(3,764)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.6%(5,532)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5414.6%(5,161)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.1%(3,218)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.8%(2,411)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.4%(1,931)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.5%(900)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,394
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,956
+62%since 1990
from $13,516 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.3%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$484
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $337 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
82.8%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
17.2% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Woodford County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(32,425)
Black0.1%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(184)
Asian0.2%(70)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(34,760)
Black0.2%(84)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(241)
Asian0.3%(108)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.5%(562)
Cuban0.2%(66)
Panamanian0.1%(31)
Puerto Rican0.1%(28)
Colombian0.1%(26)
Peruvian0.1%(20)
Chilean0%(3)
Asian origin
Cambodian0.2%(83)
Chinese0.2%(77)
Korean0.1%(26)
Thai0%(14)
Ancestry
German39%(14,940)
English12%(4,594)
Irish11.6%(4,426)
American5.2%(1,990)
Swiss3.6%(1,390)
Italian3.6%(1,385)
Polish3%(1,161)
Swedish2.8%(1,087)
French2.2%(837)
Scottish2.1%(788)
Dutch1.8%(707)
Norwegian1.5%(567)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.7%(251)
Danish0.6%(223)
Welsh0.5%(196)
Arab0.4%(170)
Lebanese0.4%(162)
Canadian0.3%(131)
Czech0.3%(127)
Austrian0.3%(118)
British0.3%(98)
Lithuanian0.2%(92)
Russian0.2%(83)
Finnish0.2%(79)
Hungarian0.2%(58)
Nigerian0.1%(50)
Turkish0.1%(46)
Belgian0.1%(44)
Slovene0.1%(29)
Greek0.1%(20)
Slovak0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Swiss population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.8%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
−38%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.3%(3,122)
Married67.5%(9,062)
Widowed2.5%(336)
Divorced6.7%(900)
Women 15+
Never married18.1%(2,588)
Married64.3%(9,165)
Widowed11.6%(1,655)
Divorced6%(852)
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Home value$172,700+67%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodford County, Illinois?

Woodford County, Illinois has about 35,469 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Woodford County, Illinois earns about $51,394 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodford County, Illinois expensive?

In Woodford County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $103,200, and the typical rent is about $484 a month.

How educated are people in Woodford County, Illinois?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Woodford County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodford County, Illinois?

About 4.3% of people in Woodford County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodford County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodford County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,816 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 305.01Census Tract 306.01Census Tract 304Census Tract 307Census Tract 306.02Census Tract 302Census Tract 303Census Tract 301Census Tract 305.02
12 ZIP codes
ZIP 61548ZIP 61530ZIP 61738ZIP 61561ZIP 61760ZIP 61742ZIP 61570ZIP 61725ZIP 61729ZIP 61771ZIP 61545ZIP 61516
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