Woodford County, Illinois

IL · FIPS 17203 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 38,312 #1,239 / 3,222
62th
Median Household Income $91,483 +21.7% #277 / 3,222
91th
Median Age 40.4 years +3.9% #1,982 / 3,222
38th
Median Home Value $197,600 -29.9% #1,427 / 3,222
56th
Median Gross Rent $912 -21.6% #1,367 / 3,222
57th
Poverty Rate 7.0% -44.2% #215 / 3,222
93th

Demographics

Woodford County has a population of 38,312, making it the #1,239 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.5%
Native Born
1.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Woodford County is $91,483, ranking #277 out of 3,222 counties — 21.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.0% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.

Median Household Income
$91,483 +21.7% vs nat'l
Rank #277 of 3,222
91th percentile
Per Capita Income
$44,140 +7.0% vs nat'l
Rank #468 of 3,222
86th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.0% −44.2% vs nat'l
Rank #215 of 3,222
93th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.5% −34.0% vs nat'l
Rank #983 of 3,222
70th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.9% +6.6% vs nat'l
Rank #434 of 3,222
87th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.4 min −4.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,601 of 3,222
50th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Woodford County is $197,600 (-29.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $912/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.7%.

Median Home Value
$197,600 −29.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,427 of 3,222
56th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$912 −21.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,367 of 3,222
57th percentile
Homeownership Rate
85.7% +33.0% vs nat'l
Rank #94 of 3,222
97th percentile
85.7% Homeownership

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Health

94.8% of residents in Woodford County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.

94.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.8% +3.4% vs nat'l
Rank #736 of 3,222
77th percentile

About Woodford County, Illinois

Woodford County, Illinois has a total population of 38,312, making it the 1,239th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Woodford County is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Woodford County is $91,483, which ranks #277 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.

The median home value in Woodford County is $197,600, 29.9% below the national median. Renters in Woodford County pay a median gross rent of $912 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Woodford County, 35.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.4 min.

Woodford County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%).

All data for Woodford 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.