Whiteside County

Whiteside County, IL, has a population of approximately 55,000 people. The racial composition is about 89% White, 2% African American, 0.8% Asian, and 6.5% Hispanic or Latino. The median household income is around $53,000, and about 13% of residents live below the poverty line. The population's age distribution includes 23% under 18, and 18% 65 and older. The county has roughly 22,000 housing units with a homeownership rate of 72%.

As of latest data, Whiteside County, IL has a median home value of approximately $113,000. The median rent is around $720 per month. The homeownership rate stands at 75%, while the vacancy rate is about 12%. The county's housing units total approximately 26,000, with a mix of single-family homes, apartments, and mobile homes. The median household income is around $53,000, impacting affordability and housing demand in the region.

Whiteside County, IL, conducts its elections under the jurisdiction of the County Clerk's Office. For the 2022 general election, notable races included the U.S. House of Representatives for the 17th District, with Republican candidate Esther Joy King securing 62,383 votes and Democrat Eric Sorensen receiving 66,541 votes county-wide.

For local offices, the County Clerk's race featured candidates Dana Nelson (Republican) and Dale R. DeSpain (Democrat). The Whiteside County Board had various district seats open, and results varied by district, often showing competitive races with margins sometimes within a few hundred votes.

Voter turnout in recent elections varied, but the 2020 presidential election saw a turnout of approximately 72%, with 20,782 votes for Donald Trump and 16,103 votes for Joe Biden.

Please consult the Whiteside County official website or contact the County Clerk’s office for the most current and detailed election information.

As of the latest available data, Whiteside County, IL has a high school graduation rate of approximately 90%, closely matching the national average of 88.6% and the Illinois state average of 89%. The percentage of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher in Whiteside County stands at around 18%, which is lower than the national average of 32.1% and the state average of 34.1%. While the county demonstrates a solid high school completion rate, it lags behind both state and national levels in higher education attainment.

As of the latest data, Whiteside County, Illinois, has a labor force of approximately 27,000 people with an unemployment rate around 4.2%, marginally better than the national average of 4.4% and Illinois state average of 4.5%. The top industries in Whiteside County include manufacturing, healthcare, retail trade, and education. Manufacturing is particularly prominent, employing around 20% of the workforce, significantly higher than the national average of 8.5% and Illinois state average of 9%.

Healthcare and social assistance sectors employ roughly 15%, close to the national average of 14.8% and slightly below Illinois state average of 16%. Retail trade accounts for about 12% of employment, aligning fairly well with national (11%) and state averages (11.3%). Education also holds importance, employing around 10% of the workforce, similar to both national (9.6%) and state averages (9.8%).

In summary, Whiteside County's employment landscape is marked by a strong manufacturing presence, differentiating it from broader national and state employment trends.

As of the latest data, the median household income in Whiteside County, IL, is around $56,400. Comparatively, the median household income for the state of Illinois is higher, standing at approximately $68,400. On a national level, the median household income in the United States is roughly $68,700.

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Whiteside County's median income is notably lower than both the state and national averages, highlighting a potential area for economic improvement and development within the county.

As of the latest available data, Whiteside County, Illinois, has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. The overall crime rate is approximately 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. Below is a table summarizing various types of crimes based on the most recent statistics:

These rates reflect a general decrease in crime over the past few years, mirroring broader national trends aimed at enhancing community safety through law enforcement and community programs.