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Population Review

Wheaton city, IL — Population & Demographics

Wheaton city, IL has a population of 53,453. The median household income is $119,566 and the median age is 37.6.

53,453

Population

$119,566

Median Income

$447,700

Median Home Value

37.6

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White80.5%
Black or African American3.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$119,566

Median Household Income

$62,785

Per Capita Income

3.0%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$447,700

Median Home Value

$1,731

Median Rent

72.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

96.5%

High School+

64.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

4.6%

Drive Alone

61.5%

Public Transit

24.0%

Work From Home

26.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

25.9%

Foreign Born

86.1%

Non-English at Home

3.2%

Veterans

7.0%

With Disability

97.6%

Health Insurance

98.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management25.5%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate15.9%
Information11.1%
Manufacturing9.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.3%
Construction4.1%
Public Administration3.4%
Retail Trade3.3%
Transportation & Warehousing2.5%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

Wheaton city, IL has a population of 53,453 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Wheaton city, IL is $119,566, with 3.0% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Wheaton city, IL is $447,700, with median rent at $1,731.

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