White County's 2026 population is estimated at 13,221, reflecting a -0.65% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). White County is the 79th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 14,598 and has grown -9.43% since 2010.
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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