Woodford County, IL

County

Cities in Woodford County

Neighborhoods in Woodford County

Oak Ridge / Hickory Point

Goodfield / Mackinaw Dells

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Woodford

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

36.0%

Households with Children

31.4%

School Enrollment K-12

4,789

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.6%
School Age (5-17): 18.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.6%
Working Age (35-54): 24.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.6%
Seniors (65+): 19.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.2%
High School / GED: 27.0%
Some College or Associate's: 31.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 35.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 24.6%
Single Parents: 6.8%
Couples & Adults: 37.6%
Living Alone: 30.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
Asian: 0.6%
Black or African American: 0.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 55.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 82.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.8%
Spanish: 1.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.1%
Elementary (1-4): 5.7%
Middle School (5-8): 5.9%
High School (9-12): 6.0%
College / Graduate: 5.2%
Not Enrolled: 74.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources