Whiteside County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Whiteside County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17195
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 195
Geography
- Land Area
- 684.10 sq mi
- Water Area
- 12.31 sq mi
- Total Area
- 696.41 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.750673
- Longitude
- -89.911005
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 54,179
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 42,143
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 47,457 | 87.6% |
| Hispanic | 6,721 | 12.4% |
| White | 45,449 | 83.9% |
| Black | 660 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 201 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 122 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 37,699 | 89.5% |
| Hispanic | 4,437 | 10.5% |
| White | 36,444 | 86.5% |
| Black | 810 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 219 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 208 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 45 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 54,947
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $70,058
- Poverty Rate
- 11.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,447
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 46,769 | 85.1% |
| Black | 691 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 291 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 36,142
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,616 | 23.8% |
| Republican | 9,868 | 27.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 17,654 | 48.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 17,370 | 48.1% |
| Female | 18,771 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 28,880 | 79.9% |
| Hispanic | 3,244 | 9.0% |
| Black | 110 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 143 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 19,905
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 16,465 | 57.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,262 | 38.9% |
| Black | 33 | 30.0% |
| Asian | 72 | 50.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 9,661 | 55.6% |
| Female | 10,244 | 54.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 12,251 (31.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,910 (20.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 25,837
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $134,115
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $911
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 6.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.