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White County, IL
10 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in White County, Illinois.
Population
13,619
Land area
495sq mi
People per sq mi
28
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in White County
White County at a glance
- White County is 88% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,813 a year, 34% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,100 (59% below Illinois) and median rent is $719 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Carmi (4,845), Norris City (1,624) and Grayville (1,590).
Local data for White County, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
White County, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,813
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$108,100
Prices +4.0% in a year
Median rent
$719/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,466), Irish Americans (1,866), French Americans (334).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,505
4,075 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,452
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$106M
FY 2026, $7,652 per person
PPP loans
$27.65M
743 loans, 3,076 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$36.85K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
White County, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
White County, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
908
Most often flood
Flood insurance policies
56
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 21°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in White County, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in White County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in White County, IL?
- Carmi is the largest city or town in White County, with about 4,845 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in White County?
- White County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 62820, 62821, 62827, 62835, 62861.
- What is the population of White County, IL?
- About 13,619 people live in White County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border White County?
- White County borders Gibson County, IN, Posey County, IN, Wayne County, Wabash County, Hamilton County, Edwards County, Gallatin County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023