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Woodford County

Illinois · 38,664 residents · 527.557 sq mi
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Woodford County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,890. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $151,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,664
+9%since 2000
from 35,469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
73 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+5%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K34K36K38K40K1990201020202024Woodford County
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,890
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,394 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,475
+34%since 2000
from $21,956 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−28.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+15%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(34,760)
Black0.2%(84)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(241)
Asian0.3%(108)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(1,082)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(37,294)
Black0.5%(186)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(527)
Asian0.5%(208)
Other1%(381)
Diversity Score8.3%(3,190)
Diversity Score
8
+171%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+58%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.6%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodford County, Illinois?

Woodford County, Illinois has about 38,664 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Woodford County, Illinois earns about $65,890 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 $151,500, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Woodford County, Illinois?

About 26.0% 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 7.0% 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 6,011 residents, a change of about 18 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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