Population 13,619 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in White County
Household size in White County
| Period | White County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.23 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.25 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.24 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
White County is a place of small households, averaging 2.39 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.23 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in White County
| Period | White County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.4 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.3 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
White County skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has crept up from 44.6 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in White County
| Period | White County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in White County (10.4%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Illinois as a whole looks much the same.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in White County
Renters in White County
| Period | White County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.9% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.9% of households in White County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About two-thirds of owners (65.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the south. The renter share has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in White County
| Period | White County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in White County: 15.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in White County
| Period | White County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
White County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in White County
| Period | White County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $419 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $497 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $586 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $739 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$320 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in White County costs $739 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $320 a month since 2006–10, up 76%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in White County
Bachelor's degrees in White County
| Period | White County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in White County: 17.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.3 points, in line with the national trend. White County has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Illinois counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in White County
| Period | White County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.9% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.9% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in White County is close to the national rate: 88.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points, mirroring the country. White County has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Illinois counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in White County
| Period | White County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in White County than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.0 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
White County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White County | 2.39 | 45.3 | 10.4% | 22.9% | 15.4% | 1964 | $739 | 17.9% | 88.9% | 3.7% |
| Hamilton County | 2.33 | 43.5 | 8.8% | 23.6% | 11.3% | 1971 | $617 | 19.3% | 90.5% | 4.8% |
| Posey County | 2.40 | 43.4 | 10.7% | 17.7% | 6.4% | 1975 | $797 | 25.1% | 92.9% | 2.4% |
| Vanderburgh County | 2.29 | 39.6 | 12.9% | 35.0% | 9.1% | 1971 | $1,140 | 27.4% | 91.8% | 4.5% |
| Franklin County | 2.33 | 43.8 | 13.1% | 25.9% | 12.7% | 1964 | $819 | 15.5% | 89.4% | 7.4% |
| Warrick County | 2.60 | 42.1 | 9.4% | 17.6% | 7.3% | 1984 | $1,082 | 35.0% | 95.2% | 3.0% |
| Perry County | 2.36 | 42.3 | 11.6% | 19.1% | 12.9% | 1973 | $716 | 14.1% | 87.1% | 4.0% |
| Spencer County | 2.48 | 44.2 | 7.4% | 18.7% | 7.8% | 1979 | $824 | 22.4% | 93.7% | 3.3% |
| Perry County | 2.33 | 42.3 | 8.1% | 24.5% | 10.0% | 1976 | $745 | 16.4% | 91.8% | 4.2% |
| Randolph County | 2.32 | 43.6 | 11.7% | 23.4% | 11.8% | 1972 | $823 | 16.6% | 89.0% | 4.9% |
| Ste. Genevieve County | 2.57 | 43.3 | 10.9% | 17.0% | 14.4% | 1979 | $767 | 16.9% | 93.7% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up White County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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