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Minonk, IL
City in Woodford County, Illinois.
Population
1,941
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
809
ZIP codes
0
Minonk and its ZIP codes
Minonk at a glance
- Minonk is about 3.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,352, 17% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,500 (54% below Illinois) and median rent is $999 a month.
Local data for Minonk, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Minonk, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,352
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$120,500
Median rent
$999/mo
Homeownership
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.1%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (609), Irish Americans (280), Polish Americans (227).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Woodford County. PPP loans are for Minonk.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,452
11,272 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,291
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$243M
FY 2026, $6,325 per person
How people get to work
Minonk, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.5%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Minonk, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
509
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
103
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Minonk, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Minonk
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RutlandVillage | 5.1 mi | 0.7 |
| DanaVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.2 |
| BensonVillage | 6 mi | 0.2 |
| TolucaCity | 8.5 mi | 1.1 |
| PanolaVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.4 |
| WenonaCity | 9.4 mi | 0.7 |
| FlanaganVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Long PointVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| RoanokeVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| La RoseVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| El PasoCity | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| SecorVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| VarnaVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| WashburnVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| GridleyVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| LowpointCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Minonk, IL in?
- Minonk is in Woodford County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Minonk, IL?
- About 1,941 people live in Minonk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Minonk?
- Nearby places include Rutland (5.1 mi), Dana (5.8 mi), Benson (6 mi), Toluca (8.5 mi), Panola (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023