White County GIS Maps
White County, Illinois, has 13,877 residents and covers 494.8 square miles. The population declined 5.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for White County is 17193.
Carmi is the county's largest population center. White County also includes 10 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 29 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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White County Trends
- Population
- 13,877▾
- Median Home Value
- $100,100▾
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,168▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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White County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
White County Population
White County had 13,877 residents in 2020. That was 5.4% lower than in 2010. White County had 1,494 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 28 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Carmi, Norris City and Grayville.
Population Trend in White County IL
White County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
White County Zip Codes
White County has 10 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Carmi (62821), Norris City (62869) and Grayville (62844). Carmi is the largest zip by population, with about 7,083 residents or 51% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 84% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in White County IL
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62821 | Carmi | 7,083 | ▾ -7.5% |
| 62869 | Norris City | 2,602 | ▾ -3% |
| 62844 | Grayville | 1,930 | ▾ -7.3% |
| 62835 | Enfield | 1,354 | ▴ 17.5% |
| 62827 | Crossville | 1,103 | ▾ -11.4% |
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White County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
White County Demographics
White County has a median age of 44.4, which makes the county a little older than Illinois overall. About 21.8% of residents are under 18, while 23.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.3% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 14.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 37.2%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for White County IL
Median Age
44.4
Under 18
21.8%
Age 65+
23.2%
Bachelor's+
14.9%
White County School Districts
White County is served by 3 public school districts with 2,168 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Carmi-White County Community Unit 5, Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit 3 and Grayville Community Unit 1. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in White County IL
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5 | 1,282 | 59.1% | ▾ -1.7% |
| Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3 | 611 | 28.2% | ▾ -0.5% |
| Grayville Community Unit School District 1 | 275 | 12.7% | ▾ -1.1% |
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White County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
White County Housing & Real Estate
White County has a median home value of $100,100 and a median gross rent of $706. About 76% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Illinois median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $128,250 and homes spent about 76 days on the market.
White County Housing Mix
White County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
White County Housing Trends
White County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in White County, IL
White County has 675 business listings across 256 categories. The largest categories in White County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (38, 5.6%), Convenience Stores (14, 2.1%), and Public And Government Association (11, 1.6%). The full White County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. White County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in White County, IL
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 38 | 5.6% |
| Convenience Stores | 14 | 2.1% |
| Public And Government Association | 11 | 1.6% |
| Auto Repair | 10 | 1.5% |
| Beauty Salons | 10 | 1.5% |
| Parks & Recreation | 10 | 1.5% |
| Baptist Church | 9 | 1.3% |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 | 1.3% |
| Schools | 9 | 1.3% |
| Post Offices | 9 | 1.3% |
White County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Pine View Apartments LHDC | Accommodation | Carmi |
| Conley CPA Office | Accountant | Carmi |
| Tumble Time Cheer&Fitness | Active Life | Carmi |
| Bailes Pure Drop | Agricultural Cooperatives | Grayville |
| White County Farm Bureau | Agricultural Service | Carmi |
| Burnt Prairie Fertilizer | Agriculture | Burnt Prairie |
| Carmi Municipal Airport | Airport | Carmi |
| White County Ambulance Services | Ambulance And Ems Services | Carmi |
| Billy Bob And Ninas | American Restaurants | Enfield |
| Lisa's Attic | Antique Store | Norris City |
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White County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
White County Basemaps
White County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the White County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border White County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.