White County, Illinois
White County: county in Illinois, United States
About
White County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,665 and a population density of 29 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,364 inhabitants. Its county seat is Carmi. The county was created 211 years ago in 1814.
County Snapshot
White County at a glance
White County currently has 12 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
12
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Illinois counties
102
Open related pagesLargest city
MilanPopulation 4,945
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Quick Facts about White County
| Population | 13,364 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| Different from | White County, White County, White County, White County |
| Area | 502 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.0875,-88.1796 |
| Named for | Isaac White |
| Capital | Carmi |
| Establishment | January 01, 1815 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 17:31:12 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 27 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.74% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
White County is located at 38°5'15"N 88°10'46"W (38.0874800, -88.1795700). It has 7 neighbors: Gallatin County, Hamilton County, Saline County, Wabash County, Wayne County, Gibson County and Posey County.
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The largest city of White County is Milan with a population of 4,945. Other cities include, Carmi population 4,740, Grayville population 1,543, Norris City population 1,134 and Crossville population 687. See all White County cities & populated places.
White County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in White County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milan | 4,945 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Carmi | 4,740 | City in Illinois |
| Grayville | 1,543 | City in White County, Illinois, United States |
| Norris City | 1,134 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Crossville | 687 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Enfield | 548 | Village in White County, Illinois, United States |
| Emma | 359 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Mill Shoals | 193 | Township in White County, Illinois |
| Maunie | 128 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Springerton | 100 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Burnt Prairie | 47 | Township in White County, Illinois, United States |
| Phillipstown | 40 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of White County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of White County decreased by 9.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,665 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,590 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,522 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,434 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,265 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,204 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,079 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,903 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,618 | -2.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,537 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,364 | -1.29% | estimation process |
People born in White County (1)
American suffragist Flora Myrtle Millspaugh was born in White County
Other places with the same name (4)
- White County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 78,729 people.
- White County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 31,094 people.
- White County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 27,707 people.
- White County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 24,165 people.
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|---|---|---|
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