Wilmette, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Wilmette, Illinois is 27,550 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 75th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $192,300, the median home value is $802,200, and the median age is 45.7.
The population has grown 1.3% since 2010 (27,080 → 27,443).
27,550
Population
5101
People / sq mi
$192,300
Median Income
$802,200
Median Home Value
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Wilmette covers 5.4 sq mi of land at 5101 people per square mile.
About Wilmette, IL
Educational attainment is the headline number in Wilmette: 84.6% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Wilmette is a city in Illinois with a population of 27,550.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $192,300, above the US median of $78,538. Only 2.8% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $802,200, with typical rent around $1,968.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 84.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. An unusually large 32.0% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 35 minutes each way.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Wilmette usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Wilmette village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Wilmette village had a population of 27,080 in 2010 and 27,443 in 2024, a 1.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 28,077 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.10%.
27,443
Population (2024)
27,080
Population (2010)
28,077
Peak (2020)
0.10%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,080 |
| 2011 | 27,214 |
| 2012 | 27,313 |
| 2013 | 27,402 |
| 2014 | 27,461 |
| 2015 | 27,419 |
| 2016 | 27,337 |
| 2017 | 27,360 |
| 2018 | 27,220 |
| 2019 | 27,089 |
| 2020 | 28,077 |
| 2021 | 27,638 |
| 2022 | 27,302 |
| 2023 | 27,244 |
| 2024 | 27,443 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$192,300
Median Household Income
$109,840
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$802,200
Median Home Value
$1,968
Median Rent
88.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
98.7%
High School+
84.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
16.4%
Drive Alone
42.8%
Public Transit
32.0%
Work From Home
35.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
26.7%
Foreign Born
80.4%
Non-English at Home
2.9%
Veterans
8.2%
With Disability
98.3%
Health Insurance
96.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 23.2% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.5% |
| Information | 19.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.1% |
| Retail Trade | 3.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.1% |
| Construction | 2.6% |
| Public Administration | 1.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wilmette, Illinois has a population of 27,550 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 75th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Wilmette, Illinois is $192,300, with 2.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Wilmette, Illinois is $802,200, with median monthly rent at $1,968 and a homeownership rate of 88.4%.
The median age in Wilmette, Illinois is 45.7 years. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
The population has grown 1.3% since 2010 (27,080 → 27,443).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.