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White County, IL: growth, migration and housing
White County has 13,250 residents, down 4.0% since 2020 (-1.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 248 households moved in and 293 moved out (-45 net), while a net $2.8M of income left. Median household income is $54,813, the median home $108,100 and median rent $719 a month.
In Illinois: 88th of 102 counties for 5-year population growth · 80th of 102 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 96th of 102 counties for median household income · 79th of 102 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to White County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County, IL | 26 | $1.1M |
| Edwards County, IL | 25 | $1.2M |
| Hamilton County, IL | 22 | $0.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving White County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderburgh County, IN | 34 | $1.3M |
| Hamilton County, IL | 21 | $1.0M |
| Wayne County, IL | 21 | $0.7M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.