Village · Illinois
Okawville, Illinois
Okawville, village, in Washington County, Illinois. Okawville had 1,343 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,369 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,299 (±248). GEOID 1755470.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,343
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,369 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,299 ±248
Median household income
$84,417
±$17,749 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$160,700
±$10,695 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$783
±$292 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Okawville and what county is it in?
Okawville is a village in Washington County, Illinois. It covers 2.0 square miles of land, 676 residents per square mile in 2020.
Okawville lies entirely within Okawville Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Okawville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,343 people lived in Okawville on July 1, 2025, down 1.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,369 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,299 (±248).
| Measure | Okawville | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,299 ±248 | 13,627 | no clear change |
| Households | 543 ±92 | 5,795 | −115 |
| Average household size | 2.39 ±0.29 | 2.31 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 593 ±104 | 6,415 | −139 |
Okawville's population since 2000
From 1,355 in 2000 to 1,343 in 2025: down 0.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Okawville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Okawville?
The median resident of Okawville is 44.6 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 23.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 97.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 0.9%.
| Measure | Okawville | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 ±6.1 | 44.2 | +8.7 |
| Under 18 years | 20.2% ±5.6 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.1% ±6.5 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Male | 50.7% ±4.1 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 97.5% ±1.9 pts | 94.8% | +5.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4% ±3.3 pts | 9.2% | – |
| With a disability | 10.6% ±3.5 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.1% ±2.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.4% ±4.2 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.6% ±7.4 pts | 23.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.4% ±4.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.9% ±5.0 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Okawville earn?
Half of Okawville's 543 households earn less than $84,417 a year (±$17,749), against $78,224 in Washington County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $88,610 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Okawville | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,417 ±$17,749 | $78,224 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $100,197 ±$12,972 | $93,788 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,255 ±$5,177 | $40,841 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.5% ±1.9 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.1% ±2.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.5% ±6.0 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.4% ±6.4 pts | 92.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.3% ±6.3 pts | 87.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Okawville?
Owners occupy 83.4% of Okawville's occupied homes and renters 16.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $160,700 by its owner (±$10,695). The median renter pays $783 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Okawville | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $160,700 ±$10,695 | $155,700 | +$21,509 |
| Median gross rent | $783 ±$292 | $818 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 17.9% ±16.7 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,404 ±$158 | $1,391 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.4% ±7.0 pts | 84.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.6% ±7.0 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Housing units | 593 ±104 | 6,415 | −139 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5% ±2.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±31.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.2% ±5.2 pts | 87.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.7% ±3.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.0% ±2.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.4% ±6.0 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±6.7 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Okawville building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Okawville in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 1.5 across Illinois.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Okawville work and get to work?
72.4% of Okawville's workers drive alone and 10.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.6 minutes.
| Measure | Okawville | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.0% ±6.8 pts | 63.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1% ±6.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 72.4% ±7.8 pts | 83.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.1% ±3.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±6.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 12.1% ±6.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.4% ±4.6 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.6 min ±4.0 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Okawville?
No census tract lies mostly in Okawville; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502Washington County | 3,547 | $91,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Okawville) · Census block assignment files
How does Okawville compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Okawville is the 9,172nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 572nd-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Okawville ranks 567th of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 572nd | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 653rd | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 735th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 567th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 507th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 744th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 1,006th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 1,059th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 452nd | 1,369 |
| Median age | 341st | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 420th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 561st | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 779th | 1,382 |
Okawville's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare Okawville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Okawville?
21 of the 57 figures for Okawville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Okawville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Okawville.