Whiteside County, IL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Whiteside County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,270 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 77.9 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.50% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.1 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 23,212 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Whiteside County declined by 6.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 55,184 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Whiteside County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Whiteside County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,303 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.85% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Whiteside County is about 22% lower than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Whiteside County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $74,998 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $808 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.5% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Whiteside County is about 7.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $808 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Whiteside County spend about 32 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 133 hours, about 5.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Whiteside County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.0 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 31.9 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 133 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,125 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,114 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 480 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Illinois:
Edgar County (12.1 min), Brown County (12.8 min), McDonough County (13.0 min).
Slowest:
Calhoun County (46.4 min), Cook County (30.8 min), Kendall County (30.7 min).
The average commute time in Whiteside County is 16 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Whiteside County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Whiteside County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.0% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Illinois:
DuPage County (0.4), Champaign County (0.4), Lake County (0.4).
Lowest:
Hardin County (0.2), Fayette County (0.2), Perry County (0.2).
Health
Whiteside County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Whiteside County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.1 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.3% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.4% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Illinois:
DuPage County (0.8), Champaign County (0.8), Monroe County (0.8).
Lowest:
Alexander County (0.8), Pulaski County (0.8), Gallatin County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Whiteside County, Illinois.
What is the population of Whiteside County, Illinois?
The population of Whiteside County, Illinois is 54,270, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Whiteside County, Illinois?
The population density of Whiteside County, Illinois is 77.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Whiteside County, Illinois?
The median household income in Whiteside County, Illinois is $64,303, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Whiteside County, Illinois?
The median home price in Whiteside County, Illinois is $74,998, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Whiteside County, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Whiteside County, Illinois is 4.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.