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.
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 : | 23:17:04 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 70 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.5% (2010-2020) |
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.
Woodford County map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
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 |
- Official Website
Official website of Woodford County
Woodford County has 4 neighbours.
- LaSalle County county in Illinois, United States
- Livingston County county in Illinois, United States of America
- Marshall County county in Illinois, United States
- Peoria County county in Illinois, United States of America
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 |
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, .
List
Other places with the same name (2)
- Woodford County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 26,765 people.
Illinois Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County | 5,108,284 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Chicago | 2,677,643 | The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. |
| DuPage County | 917,481 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Lake County | 693,593 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Will County | 688,726 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Kane County | 531,010 | County in southern Utah, United States |
| McHenry County | 305,888 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Winnebago County | 281,295 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Madison County | 262,635 | County in Montana, United States |
| Saint Clair County | 258,046 | The County of St. |
| Champaign County | 209,192 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Aurora | 196,383 | The second most populous city in Illinois. |
| Sangamon County | 193,882 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Peoria County | 177,652 | County in Illinois, United States of America |
| McLean County | 171,256 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Naperville | 147,986 | The second most populous city in Illinois. |
