Woodford County GIS Maps
Woodford County, Illinois, has 38,467 residents and covers 527.8 square miles. The population declined 0.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Woodford County is 17203.
Eureka is the county's largest population center. Woodford County also includes 12 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 35 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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Woodford County Trends
- Population
- 38,467▾
- Median Home Value
- $193,800▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 5,955▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Woodford 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.
Woodford County Population
Woodford County had 38,467 residents in 2020. That was 0.5% lower than in 2010. Woodford County added 2,998 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 73 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Metamora, Eureka and El Paso.
Population Trend in Woodford County IL
Woodford County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Woodford County Zip Codes
Woodford County has 12 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Metamora (61548), Eureka (61530) and El Paso (61738). Metamora is the largest zip by population, with about 12,355 residents or 32% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 61% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Woodford County IL
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61548 | Metamora | 12,355 | ▴ 2.2% |
| 61530 | Eureka | 6,698 | ▾ -0.2% |
| 61738 | El Paso | 4,253 | ▴ 1% |
| 61561 | Roanoke | 2,610 | ▾ -6.4% |
| 61760 | Minonk | 2,350 | ▾ -7.6% |
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Woodford County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Woodford County Demographics
Woodford County has a median age of 40.5, which makes the county a little older than Illinois overall. About 24% of residents are under 18, while 18.8% 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 28.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 36.1% 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 Woodford County IL
Median Age
40.5
Under 18
24%
Age 65+
18.8%
Bachelor's+
36.1%
Woodford County School Districts
Woodford County is served by 7 public school districts with 5,955 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Eureka Community Unit District 140, El Paso-Gridley Community Unit 11 and Deer Creek-Mackinaw Community Unit 701. Those three districts account for about 61% 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 Woodford County IL
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Community Unit District 140 | 1,551 | 26% | ▴ 1.8% |
| El Paso-Gridley Community Unit School District 11 | 1,135 | 19.1% | ▾ -3.5% |
| Deer Creek-Mackinaw Community Unit School District 701 | 942 | 15.8% | ▾ -2.6% |
| Fieldcrest Community Unit School District 6 | 862 | 14.5% | ▾ -0.8% |
| Peoria Heights Community Unit School District 325 | 703 | 11.8% | ▾ -3.3% |
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Woodford County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Woodford County Housing & Real Estate
Woodford County has a median home value of $193,800 and a median gross rent of $907. About 84% 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 $263,625 and homes spent about 27 days on the market.
Woodford County Housing Mix
Woodford County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Woodford County Housing Trends
Woodford County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Woodford County, IL
Woodford County has 1,414 business listings across 353 categories. The largest categories in Woodford County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (46, 3.3%), Farm (31, 2.2%), and Contractors (25, 1.8%). The full Woodford County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Woodford County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Woodford County, IL
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 46 | 3.3% |
| Farm | 31 | 2.2% |
| Contractors | 25 | 1.8% |
| Medical Offices | 24 | 1.7% |
| ATMs | 23 | 1.6% |
| Auto Repair | 23 | 1.6% |
| Parks & Recreation | 23 | 1.6% |
| Insurance Agencies | 22 | 1.6% |
| Beauty Salons | 22 | 1.6% |
| Public And Government Association | 19 | 1.3% |
Woodford County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Householter Farms | Accommodation | Eureka |
| Davison and Associates Inc | Accountant | East Peoria |
| Comlara Main Trailhead | Active Life | |
| Kappa Men's Club | Adult Entertainment | Kappa |
| Smiley Graphix | Advertising Agency | Germantown Hills |
| Evergreen FS | Agricultural Cooperatives | Eureka |
| Roanoke Farmers Association | Agricultural Service | Benson |
| Ruff Brothers Grain | Agriculture | Lowpoint |
| Minonk Ambulance Services | Ambulance And Ems Services | Minonk |
| Midway Duck Inn | American Restaurants | Lowpoint |
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Woodford County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Woodford County Basemaps
Woodford 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 Woodford 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
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