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Wilmette School District 39
Wilmette School District 39 is a elementary school district in Illinois with a community population of 26,269. The median household income is $190,201 and the median age is 45.5.
26,269
Population
5505
People / sq mi
$190,201
Median Income
45.5
Median Age
Wilmette School District 39 covers 5 sq mi of land at 5504.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 65.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$190,201
Median Household Income
$114,257
Per Capita Income
2.1%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$823,400
Median Home Value
$1,833
Median Rent
88.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
99.1%
High School+
84.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wilmette School District 39 serves a community with a population of 26,269 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Wilmette School District 39 is $190,201, with a per capita income of $114,257. The poverty rate is 2.1%.
Wilmette School District 39 is 80.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 65.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Wilmette School District 39, 99.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 84.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Wilmette School District 39 is $823,400, with a median rent of $1,833. The homeownership rate is 88.9%.
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Data for Wilmette School District 39 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 1742600).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.