Niles, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Niles, Illinois is 30,262 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 64th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $78,563, the median home value is $350,900, and the median age is 47.6.
The population has grown 0.2% since 2010 (29,846 → 29,918).
30,262
Population
5175
People / sq mi
$78,563
Median Income
$350,900
Median Home Value
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Niles covers 5.8 sq mi of land at 5175 people per square mile.
About Niles, IL
Niles is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 5.0% of the population. Niles is a city in Illinois with a population of 30,262.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $78,563 — near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 5.9%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $350,900, with typical rent around $1,247.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 39.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. About 9.9% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
Niles village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Niles village had a population of 29,846 in 2010 and 29,918 in 2024, a 0.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 30,789 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.03%.
29,918
Population (2024)
29,846
Population (2010)
30,789
Peak (2020)
0.03%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 29,846 |
| 2011 | 29,943 |
| 2012 | 30,023 |
| 2013 | 30,068 |
| 2014 | 30,036 |
| 2015 | 29,891 |
| 2016 | 29,704 |
| 2017 | 29,447 |
| 2018 | 29,152 |
| 2019 | 28,938 |
| 2020 | 30,789 |
| 2021 | 30,231 |
| 2022 | 29,843 |
| 2023 | 29,739 |
| 2024 | 29,918 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$78,563
Median Household Income
$41,316
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$350,900
Median Home Value
$1,247
Median Rent
76.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
88.4%
High School+
39.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
4.6%
Drive Alone
71.0%
Public Transit
9.9%
Work From Home
28.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
5.0%
Foreign Born
39.9%
Non-English at Home
3.5%
Veterans
14.6%
With Disability
91.2%
Health Insurance
90.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.6% |
| Retail Trade | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 8.8% |
| Information | 6.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.3% |
| Construction | 5.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.8% |
| Public Administration | 1.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Niles, Illinois has a population of 30,262 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 64th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Niles, Illinois is $78,563, with 5.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Niles, Illinois is $350,900, with median monthly rent at $1,247 and a homeownership rate of 76.6%.
The median age in Niles, Illinois is 47.6 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
The population has grown 0.2% since 2010 (29,846 → 29,918).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.