Woodford County, Illinois Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Woodford County is located in Illinois with a total population of 38,348. It is the 34th most populous county out of 102 in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Woodford County is 40.5 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Woodford County is $85,629. This is 5% higher than the state median of $81,702. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $193,800. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $250,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Woodford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Woodford County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.0% vs 58.8%). The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 18.5%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.8%.

Education

36.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Woodford County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 37.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.8%.