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Population Review

Naperville, Illinois Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Naperville, Illinois is 149,424 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $150,937, the median home value is $509,900, and the median age is 40.1.

The population has grown 7.5% since 2010 (142,402 → 153,124).

149,424

Population

3797

People / sq mi

$150,937

Median Income

$509,900

Median Home Value

Naperville covers 39.4 sq mi of land at 3797 people per square mile.

About Naperville, IL

Naperville is a city in Illinois with a population of 149,424. It ranks #4 among cities in Illinois by population. The median age is 40.1, older than the national median. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The median household income in Naperville is $150,937, above the US median of $74,580. 3.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $509,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,852. The homeownership rate of 74.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Naperville reflects 71.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 27.3% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 31.4 minutes each way.

Naperville city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Naperville city had a population of 142,402 in 2010 and 153,124 in 2024, a 7.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 153,124 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.52%.

2024 · 153K20102024

153,124

Population (2024)

142,402

Population (2010)

153,124

Peak (2024)

0.52%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010142,402
2011143,205
2012144,017
2013144,892
2014146,193
2015146,975
2016147,192
2017147,619
2018148,090
2019148,449
2020149,434
2021149,535
2022150,355
2023151,166
2024153,124

Race & Ethnicity

White64.5%
Black or African American4.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$150,937

Median Household Income

$71,011

Per Capita Income

3.0%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$509,900

Median Home Value

$1,852

Median Rent

74.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.2%

High School+

71.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

6.2%

Drive Alone

58.9%

Public Transit

27.3%

Work From Home

31.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

22.6%

Foreign Born

72.8%

Non-English at Home

3.1%

Veterans

7.1%

With Disability

97.5%

Health Insurance

98.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management23.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate20.2%
Information10.8%
Manufacturing10.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.2%
Retail Trade5.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.9%
Construction3.0%
Public Administration2.5%
Transportation & Warehousing2.3%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Common questions about Naperville, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

Naperville, Illinois has a population of 149,424 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest city in Illinois.

The median household income in Naperville, Illinois is $150,937, with 3.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Naperville, Illinois is $509,900, with median monthly rent at $1,852 and a homeownership rate of 74.3%.

The median age in Naperville, Illinois is 40.1 years. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The population has grown 7.5% since 2010 (142,402 → 153,124).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.