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Population Review

Schaumburg, Illinois Population 2026

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

The population of Schaumburg, Illinois is 76,780 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 13th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $94,690, the median home value is $312,200, and the median age is 39.7.

The population has grown 3.8% since 2010 (74,294 → 77,099).

76,780

Population

3961

People / sq mi

$94,690

Median Income

$312,200

Median Home Value

Schaumburg covers 19.4 sq mi of land at 3961 people per square mile.

About Schaumburg, IL

Schaumburg is a city in Illinois with a population of 76,780. It ranks #13 among cities in Illinois by population. The median age is 39.7, in line with the national median. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

The median household income in Schaumburg is $94,690, above the US median of $74,580. 4.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $312,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,774. The homeownership rate of 61.8% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Schaumburg reflects 50.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 17.6% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 27.9 minutes each way.

Schaumburg village Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Schaumburg village had a population of 74,294 in 2010 and 77,099 in 2024, a 3.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 78,432 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.29%.

2020 · 78K20102024

77,099

Population (2024)

74,294

Population (2010)

78,432

Peak (2020)

0.29%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201074,294
201174,551
201274,775
201374,911
201474,903
201574,651
201674,592
201774,039
201873,388
201972,887
202078,432
202177,109
202276,342
202376,366
202477,099

Race & Ethnicity

White57.8%
Black or African American5.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$94,690

Median Household Income

$49,394

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$312,200

Median Home Value

$1,774

Median Rent

61.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

96.0%

High School+

50.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.5%

Drive Alone

71.6%

Public Transit

17.6%

Work From Home

27.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

11.2%

Foreign Born

59.5%

Non-English at Home

3.8%

Veterans

8.6%

With Disability

94.8%

Health Insurance

97.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management20.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate16.6%
Manufacturing13.5%
Information9.6%
Retail Trade7.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.1%
Construction3.9%
Transportation & Warehousing2.5%
Public Administration1.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Schaumburg, Illinois has a population of 76,780 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 13th-largest city in Illinois.

The median household income in Schaumburg, Illinois is $94,690, with 4.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Schaumburg, Illinois is $312,200, with median monthly rent at $1,774 and a homeownership rate of 61.8%.

The median age in Schaumburg, Illinois is 39.7 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

The population has grown 3.8% since 2010 (74,294 → 77,099).

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

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