White County's estimated 2026 population is 13,221 with a growth rate of -0.65% 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 -9.43% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of White County includes 96.26% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (96.26%)
Two or more races (2.24%)
Black or African American (0.66%)
Other race (0.56%)
Asian (0.22%)
Native American (0.04%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,196 | 96.26% |
| Two or more races | 307 | 2.24% |
| Black or African American | 90 | 0.66% |
| Other race | 77 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
White County's average per capita income is $42,170. Household income levels show a median of $53,097. The poverty rate stands at 16.38%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,513 | - |
| Families | $69,832 | $83,910 |
| Households | $53,097 | $70,653 |
| Non Families | $27,056 | $45,429 |
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