White County, Illinois Demographics 2026

Name: White County, Illinois Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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White County, Illinois has a population of 13,619, the 77th most populous county in Illinois. The median household income is $54,813 and the median home value is $108,100. The poverty rate is 16.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

White County Quick Facts

Population 13,619

Median Household Income $54,813

Median Home Value $108,100

Poverty Rate 16.4%

Unemployment Rate 4.0%

Median Age 44.3 years

Homeownership Rate 77.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.3%

High School Graduation 88.9%

Cities/Places 10

Population 13,619 77th of 102

Median Income $54,813 34% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.4%

Unemployment 4.0%

How White County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	13,708	13,619	-0.6%
Median household income	$53,097	$54,813	+3.2%
Median home value	$100,100	$108,100	+8.0%

Median Household Income

White

$54,813

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

White

$108,100

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.1%

$25K-$50K 21.3%

$50K-$100K 31.1%

$100K+ 22.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.5%

$10K-$15K

5.9%

$15K-$20K

4.0%

$20K-$25K

5.8%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

5.6%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

7.8%

$60K-$75K

11.0%

$75K-$100K

12.2%

$100K-$125K

7.5%

$125K-$150K

5.1%

$150K-$200K

6.0%

$200K+

3.8%

Employment

4.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

53.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.1%

Renter 22.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $719/mo 15.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.7%

18-34

17.2%

35-54

23.3%

55-74

26.6%

75+

11.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in White County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Carmi	4,845	$47,827	21.8%	$114,800
Norris City	1,624	$42,333	14.6%	$86,700
Grayville	1,590	$46,319	29.8%	$74,200
Crossville	679	$40,750	23.6%	$64,500
Enfield	546	$37,386	14.4%	$60,400
New Haven	464	$36,250	22.2%	$61,000
Springerton	89	$45,938	10.1%	$58,800
Maunie	57	$31,250	59.7%	$18,800
Phillipstown	54	N/A	50.0%	N/A
Burnt Prairie	43	N/A	23.3%	N/A

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Population Overview

White County is located in Illinois with a total population of 13,619. It is the 77th most populous county out of 102 in Illinois. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in White County is 44.3 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 11.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in White County is $54,813. This is 34% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $108,100. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, White County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

White County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (95.3% vs 58.1%). The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for White County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Illinois and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of White County, Illinois?

White County has a population of 13,619, making it the 77th most populous county in Illinois.

What is the median income in White County?

The median household income in White County is $54,813 with a poverty rate of 16.4%.

How many cities are in White County, Illinois?

White County contains 10 Census-designated places.