2023 ACS Census Data · Population 13,708
White County is a small county in Illinois with a population of 13,708. The median household income is $53,097, 18% below the national average. The poverty rate is 16.4%, median home value is $100,100, and 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 38% below the national average.
Population
13,708
2023 estimate
Rank #2247 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$53,097
Household
Rank #2486 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$100,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #2939 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
14.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #2772 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
23% below Illinois avg·18% below national avg
Poverty Rate
30% below Illinois avg·9% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
9% below Illinois avg·7% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$30,769
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
16.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
53.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
32% below Illinois avg·52% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
16% below Illinois avg·24% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% above Illinois avg·5% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
2% above Illinois avg·12% above national avg
Housing Units
6,751
Households
5,669
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,121
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
76.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
35% below Illinois avg·38% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% below Illinois avg·2% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
15.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.3%
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