White County's estimated 2026 population is 13,051 with a growth rate of -1.5% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. White County is the 79th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 14,598 and has seen a growth of -10.6% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.3 years
Female: 45.9 years
Male: 42.5 years
There are 10,662 adults, (3,191 of whom are seniors) in White County.
Female: 6,892 (50.6%)
Male: 6,727 (49.4%)
The racial composition of White County includes 95.68% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,030 | 95.68% |
| Two or more races | 408 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 78 | 0.57% |
| Other race | 62 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.04% |
White County's average per capita income is $42,768. Household income levels show a median of $54,813. The poverty rate stands at 16.37%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,309 | - |
| Families | $73,289 | $85,238 |
| Households | $54,813 | $70,222 |
| Non Families | $28,854 | $44,186 |
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