Williamson County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Williamson County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17199
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 199
Geography
- Land Area
- 420.21 sq mi
- Water Area
- 24.12 sq mi
- Total Area
- 444.33 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.730353
- Longitude
- -88.930018
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 66,245
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 52,032
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 64,530 | 97.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,714 | 2.6% |
| White | 59,120 | 89.2% |
| Black | 2,898 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 687 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 110 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 272 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 50,917 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,110 | 2.1% |
| White | 47,286 | 90.9% |
| Black | 2,682 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 567 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 331 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 63 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 66,876
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $68,064
- Poverty Rate
- 13.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,880
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 59,489 | 89.0% |
| Black | 2,988 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 1,000 | 1.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 45,839
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 11,365 | 24.8% |
| Republican | 15,520 | 33.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 18,939 | 41.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 21,819 | 47.6% |
| Female | 24,018 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 40,238 | 87.8% |
| Hispanic | 770 | 1.7% |
| Black | 354 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 339 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 24,713
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 21,989 | 54.6% |
| Hispanic | 283 | 36.8% |
| Black | 104 | 29.4% |
| Asian | 156 | 46.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 11,973 | 54.9% |
| Female | 12,738 | 53.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 11,716 (24.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 12,674 (26.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 32,084
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $164,914
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $926
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 8.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.