Whiteside County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17195 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 54,947 | — | #946 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,500 | -10.2% | #1,383 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.0 years | +10.5% | #1,204 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $127,100 | -54.9% | #2,546 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $856 | -26.4% | #1,701 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | -4.9% | #1,270 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Whiteside County has a population of 54,947, making it the #946 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Whiteside County is $67,500, ranking #1,383 out of 3,222 counties — 10.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.0% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Whiteside County is $127,100 (-54.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $856/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.9%.
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95.0% of residents in Whiteside County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About Whiteside County, Illinois
Whiteside County, Illinois has a total population of 54,947, making it the 946th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Whiteside County is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Whiteside County is $67,500, which ranks #1,383 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Whiteside County is $127,100, 54.9% below the national median. Renters in Whiteside County pay a median gross rent of $856 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Whiteside County, 20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.6 min.
Whiteside County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.3%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
All data for Whiteside 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.