Woodson, IL Demographics

A map of Woodson's Population by Race

Woodson, Illinois has an estimated population of 550, a large increase from the 498 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.4% White, 2.2% Hispanic, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Woodson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Woodson has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Woodson, that probability was 12.3% in 2020 and 7.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Woodson is ranked the 903rd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Woodson was ranked the 924th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Woodson's White Population

530 residents of Woodson, or 96.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Woodson is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Woodson ranks 390th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodson's White population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. White residents' share of Woodson's population has increased from 93.6% to 96.4%.

Woodson is more White than neighboring Murrayville (92.5% White), South Jacksonville (87.1% White), Jacksonville (81.5% White), and Lynnville (87.1% White). Woodson is less White than neighboring Manchester (98.5% White).

Woodson's Black Population

0 residents of Woodson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Woodson is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Woodson ranks 666th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodson's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Woodson's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Woodson is less Black than neighboring Murrayville (5.2% Black), South Jacksonville (5.1% Black), and Jacksonville (7.6% Black).

Woodson's Asian Population

0 residents of Woodson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Woodson is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Woodson ranks 379th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Woodson's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Woodson is less Asian than neighboring South Jacksonville (1.1% Asian), and Jacksonville (1.2% Asian).

Woodson's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Woodson, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Woodson is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Woodson ranks 1019th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Woodson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Woodson is more Hispanic than neighboring Murrayville (0% Hispanic), and Manchester (0% Hispanic). Woodson is less Hispanic than neighboring South Jacksonville (3.6% Hispanic), Jacksonville (3.7% Hispanic), and Lynnville (11.8% Hispanic).

Woodson's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Woodson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Woodson is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Woodson ranks 209th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Woodson's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Woodson is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Jacksonville (0.6% Native American/Other), and Jacksonville (0.3% Native American/Other).

Woodson's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Woodson, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Woodson is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Woodson ranks 1250th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Woodson's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.5%.

Woodson is more Multiracial than neighboring Lynnville (1.2% Multiracial). Woodson is less Multiracial than neighboring Murrayville (2.3% Multiracial), South Jacksonville (2.5% Multiracial), and Jacksonville (5.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.