White Heath, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, White Heath, Illinois had a total population of 163, the 1247th largest community in Illinois, with a median household income of $98,409, which is 18% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x.
White Heath Quick Facts
How White Heath 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 | 197 | 163 | -17.3% |
| Median household income | $96,875 | $98,409 | +1.6% |
| Median home value | $162,300 | $168,500 | +3.8% |
How White Heath Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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+)
White Heath Rankings in Illinois
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Other Cities in Piatt County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello | 6,304 | $99,449 | 5.7% | $210,500 |
| Bement | 1,792 | $76,250 | 7.0% | $99,300 |
| Cerro Gordo | 1,349 | $77,857 | 11.0% | $109,200 |
| Mansfield | 866 | $78,750 | 8.3% | $142,200 |
| Hammond | 617 | $77,019 | 5.0% | $102,500 |
| De Land | 448 | $50,000 | 13.0% | $87,000 |
| Cisco | 234 | $50,625 | 12.4% | $113,100 |
| LaPlace | 170 | N/A | 35.3% | $86,800 |
Cities Similar to White Heath
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paloma | 161 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| LaPlace | 170 | N/A | $86,800 | 13.6% | 35.3% |
| New Grand Chain | 151 | N/A | $63,300 | 6.9% | 19.9% |
| Venedy | 161 | $86,250 | $126,300 | 15.4% | 2.5% |
| Serena | 182 | N/A | N/A | 14.5% | 23.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 163, White Heath's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
White Heath is a small community located in Illinois, within Piatt County. The total population is 163. It ranks as the 1247th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.
Age Demographics
The median age in White Heath is 21.8 years. This is 44% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in White Heath is $98,409. This is 18% higher than the state median of $83,390. It is also 22% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in White Heath, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $168,500. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, White Heath is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in White Heath is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.0% of the population.
Education
12.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for White Heath, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of White Heath, Illinois?
White Heath, Illinois has a population of 163 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in White Heath, IL?
The median household income in White Heath is $98,409, which is 22% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in White Heath, IL?
The poverty rate in White Heath is 14.1%. This means approximately 23 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of White Heath, Illinois?
White Heath's population is 84.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in White Heath, IL?
The median home value in White Heath is $168,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.7x.
How educated is White Heath, Illinois?
12.3% of adults (25+) in White Heath hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.