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Whittington, IL

Total Population

530

Median Household Income

$38,636

Median Home Value

$111,500

Median Rent

$871

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$38,636

100.2% above state median

Home Value

$111,500

100.6% above state median

Rent

$871

100% above state median

Median Age

36.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

Location Map

Whittington, IL 62897

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Whittington, IL

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 14.9% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 33.0% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$38,636

-48.6% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.2%

State: $-20,593,227

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.35 people

Total Households

226

Family Households

42.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Agriculture

36.7%

#2 Industry

Mining

20.0%

#3 Industry

Manufacturing

20.0%

Total Employed Residents:90

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

3.7%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

25.1%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

1.6%

3 workers

Public Transit

12.6%

24 workers

Total Commuting Workers:191

Commute Insights

Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)

Good public transit usage (12.6% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

85.1%

217 employed

Labor Force

255

38 unemployed

Median Age

36.8 years

Per Capita Income

$23,997

Poverty Rate

33.0%

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