White County, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 76th-largest in Illinois
The population of White County, Illinois is 13,708 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 76th-largest county in Illinois. The median household income is $53,097, the median home value is $100,100, and the median age is 44.4.
The population of White County has declined 8.2% since 2010 (14,598 → 13,395), a -0.61% annualized rate.
13,708
Population
-0.61%
Annual growth
28
People / sq mi
$53,097
Median Income
$100,100
Median Home Value
White County covers 495 sq mi of land at 27.7 people per square mile.
About White County, IL
Housing cost is the defining feature of White County: the median home is valued at $100,100. White County is a county in Illinois with a population of 13,708.
The typical household earns $53,097, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 13.1%, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $100,100, with typical rent around $706.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.1%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
White County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of White County had a population of 14,598 in 2010 and 13,395 in 2024, a -8.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,598 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.61%.
13,395
Population (2024)
14,598
Population (2010)
14,598
Peak (2010)
-0.61%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,598 |
| 2011 | 14,592 |
| 2012 | 14,524 |
| 2013 | 14,435 |
| 2014 | 14,265 |
| 2015 | 14,204 |
| 2016 | 14,081 |
| 2017 | 13,898 |
| 2018 | 13,642 |
| 2019 | 13,574 |
| 2020 | 13,814 |
| 2021 | 13,767 |
| 2022 | 13,636 |
| 2023 | 13,482 |
| 2024 | 13,395 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
44.4
Median Age
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Male
23.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.0% · Seniors (65+): 23.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $53,097$-28,605 vs state |
| Mean household income | $70,653 |
| Per-capita income | $30,769 |
| Poverty rate | 13.1%+4.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 51.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in White County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
2.0%
Carpool
80.9%
Public transit
5.1%
Work from home
24.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$100,100$-150,400 vs state
Median home value
$706
Median rent
76.3%
Homeownership rate
6,751
Total housing units
84.0%
Occupied
16.0%
Vacant
23.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.1%
With health insurance
87.3%
With broadband internet
37.4%
Foreign-born
8.0%
Veterans (18+)
21.3%
With a disability
98.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
86.5%
High School+
14.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
White County, Illinois has a population of 13,708 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 76th-largest county in Illinois. Population density is 28 people per square mile.
The population of White County has declined 8.2% since 2010 (14,598 → 13,395), a -0.61% annualized rate.
The median household income in White County, Illinois is $53,097, with mean (average) household income of $70,653 and per-capita income of $30,769. 13.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In White County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (96.3%), Black or African American (0.7%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in White County, Illinois is 44.4 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
The median home value in White County is $100,100 and median monthly rent is $706. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,751 total housing units, 16.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in White County, Illinois is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.
Chicago is among the largest cities associated with White County, Illinois, with a population of 2,707,648.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.