Maywood, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Maywood, Illinois is 23,173 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 103rd-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $66,498, the median home value is $212,600, and the median age is 35.1.
The population has declined 3.1% since 2010 (24,111 → 23,364).
23,173
Population
8529
People / sq mi
$66,498
Median Income
$212,600
Median Home Value
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Maywood covers 2.7 sq mi of land at 8529 people per square mile.
About Maywood, IL
What distinguishes Maywood is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 8,529 people per square mile. With 23,173 residents, Maywood is a city in Illinois.
Median household income is $66,498, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 14.0%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $212,600, with typical rent around $1,203.
College attainment is 16.7%, below the national 35.0%. About 11.8% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Maywood: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Maywood village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Maywood village had a population of 24,111 in 2010 and 23,364 in 2024, a -3.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 24,230 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.22%.
23,364
Population (2024)
24,111
Population (2010)
24,230
Peak (2013)
-0.22%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,111 |
| 2011 | 24,165 |
| 2012 | 24,205 |
| 2013 | 24,230 |
| 2014 | 24,161 |
| 2015 | 24,013 |
| 2016 | 23,824 |
| 2017 | 23,591 |
| 2018 | 23,328 |
| 2019 | 23,158 |
| 2020 | 23,420 |
| 2021 | 23,153 |
| 2022 | 22,971 |
| 2023 | 23,069 |
| 2024 | 23,364 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 57.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$66,498
Median Household Income
$26,871
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$212,600
Median Home Value
$1,203
Median Rent
60.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
79.2%
High School+
16.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
5.8%
Drive Alone
69.6%
Public Transit
11.8%
Work From Home
32.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
12.9%
Foreign Born
67.8%
Non-English at Home
3.9%
Veterans
12.4%
With Disability
86.1%
Health Insurance
90.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.5% |
| Manufacturing | 14.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 14.0% |
| Retail Trade | 12.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.0% |
| Information | 5.4% |
| Public Administration | 4.0% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Maywood, Illinois has a population of 23,173 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 103rd-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Maywood, Illinois is $66,498, with 14.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Maywood, Illinois is $212,600, with median monthly rent at $1,203 and a homeownership rate of 60.5%.
The median age in Maywood, Illinois is 35.1 years. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
The population has declined 3.1% since 2010 (24,111 → 23,364).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.