White County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17193 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,619 | — | #2,253 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,813 | -27.1% | #2,486 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.3 years | +13.9% | #866 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $108,100 | -61.7% | #2,877 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $719 | -38.2% | #2,646 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | +29.9% | #2,193 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
White County has a population of 13,619, making it the #2,253 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in White County is $54,813, ranking #2,486 out of 3,222 counties — 27.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.4% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in White County is $108,100 (-61.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $719/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.1%.
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95.1% of residents in White County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About White County, Illinois
White County, Illinois has a total population of 13,619, making it the 2,253rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in White County is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in White County is $54,813, which ranks #2,486 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in White County is $108,100, 61.7% below the national median. Renters in White County pay a median gross rent of $719 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In White County, 18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.1 min.
White County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%).
All data for White County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.