Crestwood, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Crestwood, Illinois is 10,622 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 217th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $68,686, the median home value is $187,700, and the median age is 50.7.
The population has declined 3.9% since 2010 (10,956 → 10,533).
10,622
Population
3484
People / sq mi
$68,686
Median Income
$187,700
Median Home Value
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Crestwood covers 3.0 sq mi of land at 3484 people per square mile.
About Crestwood, IL
Age is the most distinctive thing about Crestwood: a median age of 50.7, older than the national median. Crestwood is a city in Illinois with a population of 10,622.
The typical household here earns about $68,686, below the US median of $78,538. About 4.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $187,700, with typical rent around $1,300.
College attainment is 23.1%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 11.4%, and the average commute runs about 34 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Crestwood — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Crestwood village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Crestwood village had a population of 10,956 in 2010 and 10,533 in 2024, a -3.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,041 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.28%.
10,533
Population (2024)
10,956
Population (2010)
11,041
Peak (2013)
-0.28%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,956 |
| 2011 | 10,993 |
| 2012 | 11,021 |
| 2013 | 11,041 |
| 2014 | 11,031 |
| 2015 | 10,982 |
| 2016 | 10,915 |
| 2017 | 10,829 |
| 2018 | 10,757 |
| 2019 | 10,706 |
| 2020 | 10,780 |
| 2021 | 10,606 |
| 2022 | 10,490 |
| 2023 | 10,463 |
| 2024 | 10,533 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.3% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$68,686
Median Household Income
$39,622
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$187,700
Median Home Value
$1,300
Median Rent
77.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.1%
High School+
23.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
5.0%
Drive Alone
81.4%
Public Transit
11.4%
Work From Home
33.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
7.4%
Foreign Born
81.9%
Non-English at Home
5.1%
Veterans
14.9%
With Disability
92.9%
Health Insurance
92.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.3% |
| Manufacturing | 11.0% |
| Information | 9.7% |
| Retail Trade | 8.8% |
| Construction | 8.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.0% |
| Public Administration | 4.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 2.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Crestwood, Illinois has a population of 10,622 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 217th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Crestwood, Illinois is $68,686, with 4.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Crestwood, Illinois is $187,700, with median monthly rent at $1,300 and a homeownership rate of 77.2%.
The median age in Crestwood, Illinois is 50.7 years. The population is 47.6% male and 52.4% female.
The population has declined 3.9% since 2010 (10,956 → 10,533).
Crestwood village, IL Climate
Crestwood village, IL has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F) and receives about 953 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10°C
Avg Temp
953
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -5° / 22° | 42 mm |
| February | -3° / 27° | 38 mm |
| March | 3° / 38° | 68 mm |
| April | 9° / 49° | 100 mm |
| May | 16° / 60° | 97 mm |
| June | 21° / 70° | 105 mm |
| July | 24° / 74° | 98 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 97 mm |
| September | 18° / 65° | 91 mm |
| October | 12° / 53° | 70 mm |
| November | 5° / 40° | 81 mm |
| December | -2° / 28° | 66 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Crestwood village, IL
The most comfortable months to visit Crestwood village, IL are typically June, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near -10°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.