Whiteash, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Whiteash, Illinois had a total population of 301, the 1077th largest community in Illinois, with a median household income of $114,464, which is 37% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 37% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Illinois.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Whiteash Quick Facts
How Whiteash 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 | 320 | 301 | -5.9% |
| Median household income | $109,149 | $114,464 | +4.9% |
How Whiteash 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+)
Whiteash Rankings in Illinois
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Other Cities in Williamson County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale | 22,158 | $32,128 | 37.4% | $127,900 |
| Marion | 16,836 | $56,912 | 13.3% | $158,300 |
| Herrin | 12,226 | $59,975 | 14.5% | $113,300 |
| Carterville | 5,818 | $62,337 | 10.9% | $197,100 |
| Johnston City | 3,327 | $42,465 | 17.8% | $88,100 |
| Crainville | 1,641 | $65,461 | 10.2% | $185,300 |
| Cambria | 1,300 | $57,756 | 18.5% | $143,800 |
| Energy | 1,050 | $65,357 | 15.2% | $151,800 |
| Hurst | 700 | $36,635 | 31.4% | $68,600 |
| Pittsburg | 682 | $53,203 | 17.9% | $129,200 |
Cities Similar to Whiteash
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Lakes | 301 | N/A | $54,300 | 3.3% | 24.3% |
| Taylor Ridge | 276 | N/A | $181,100 | 26.3% | 6.5% |
| Addieville | 294 | $99,583 | $156,000 | 14.6% | 7.8% |
| Dundas | 272 | N/A | $77,700 | 0.0% | 7.0% |
| Kangley | 302 | $88,125 | $96,100 | 16.4% | 8.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 301, Whiteash'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
Whiteash is a small community located in Illinois, within Williamson County. The total population is 301. It ranks as the 1077th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.
Age Demographics
The median age in Whiteash is 37.5 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. 14.6% 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 Whiteash is $114,464. This is 37% higher than the state median of $83,390. It is also 42% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Whiteash. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Whiteash, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 67.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Whiteash was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. 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 Whiteash, 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 Whiteash, Illinois?
Whiteash, Illinois has a population of 301 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Whiteash, IL?
The median household income in Whiteash is $114,464, which is 42% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Whiteash, IL?
The ACS sample for Whiteash recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Whiteash, Illinois?
Whiteash's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Whiteash, IL?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Whiteash — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Whiteash, Illinois?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Whiteash hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.