Woodford County, Illinois

Woodford County: County in Illinois, United States

About

Woodford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the population was 38,664 and a population density of 71 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 38,091 inhabitants. Its county seat is Eureka. The county was created 183 years ago in 1840.

Woodford County is located in central Illinois, about 50 miles northeast of Peoria. The county has a population of around 38,000 people. The county seat and largest city is Eureka, with a population of around 5,000. Some key facts about Woodford County:

  • Woodford County was formed in 1841 out of parts of Tazewell and McLean Counties.
  • The county was named after General William Woodford, an officer in the American Revolutionary War.
  • Agriculture is a main industry, with corn and soybeans as major crops.
  • Woodford County is home to Eureka College, a liberal arts college founded in 1855.
  • Prominent sites include the Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge along the Illinois River and historic downtown Eureka.
  • Woodford County offers small town charm along with natural areas for outdoor recreation.

With its rich farmlands, historic towns, and natural beauty, Woodford County offers a slice of classic rural Illinois living.

Woodford County locator map
Location of Woodford County on Illinois map.

Quick Facts about Woodford County

Population : 38,091 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Illinois (United States)
Area : 543 km2
Water as percent of area : 2.7%
Land as percent of area : 97.3%
Named for : Woodford County
Altitude : 771 feet / 235 meters
Capital : Eureka
Establishment : January 01, 1841
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 15:38:18 (28th March 2024)
Density : 70 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -1.5% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Woodford County is located at 40°47'18"N 89°12'40"W (40.7882300, -89.2111400). It has 4 neighbors: La Salle County, Livingston County, Marshall County and Peoria County.

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The largest city of Woodford County is Eureka with a population of 5,232. Other cities include, Germantown Hills population 3,390, El Paso population 2,700, Minonk population 1,948 and Congerville population 494. See all Woodford County cities & populated places.

Woodford County Populated Places (more)

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Woodford County.

City Name Population Title
Hickory Point 17,401 Township in Macon County, Illinois
Eureka 5,232 City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States
Metamora 3,648 Village in Woodford County, Illinois
Germantown Hills 3,390 City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States of America
El Paso 2,700 City in Woodford County, Illinois
Roanoke 1,966 Village in Illinois, United States
Minonk 1,948 City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States
Cazenovia 1,688 Township in Woodford County, Illinois
Cruger 1,668 Township in Woodford County, Illinois
Washburn 1,064 Village mostly in Woodford County, Illinois, USA
Goodfield 986 Village mostly in Woodford County, Illinois, USA
Congerville 494 City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States of America
Spring Bay 456 Township in Woodford County, Illinois
Benson 401 Village in Illinois, USA
Secor 351 City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States of America
Kappa 247 Village in Woodford County, Illinois

Woodford County has 4 neighbours.

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Woodford County decreased by 1.5% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 38,664 - census
2011 38,844 0.46% estimation process
2012 38,837 -0.02% estimation process
2013 39,027 0.49% estimation process
2014 39,052 0.06% estimation process
2015 38,930 -0.31% estimation process
2016 38,913 -0.04% estimation process
2017 38,670 -0.63% estimation process
2018 38,527 -0.37% estimation process
2019 38,459 -0.18% estimation process
2020 38,091 -0.97% estimation process

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People born in Woodford County (3)

People born in Woodford County, including United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Abner P. Allen, writer Bob Leman, James Stevenson Ewing, .

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Other places with the same name (2)

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