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Willowbrook

California · 35,983 residents · 1.677 sq mi
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Willowbrook has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,465. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $328,900. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,983
+5%since 2000
from 34,138 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
21,457 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 20,357 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.2
+8%since 2000
from 26.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K23K28K33K38K1990201020202024Willowbrook
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,465
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,811 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,579
+38%since 2000
from $9,865 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$328,900
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$898
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.9% in 2000
48.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.8
+83%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(292)
Black44.2%(15,089)
Hispanic / Latino53.6%(18,297)
Asian0.2%(78)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(21,605)
2010
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(328)
Black33.8%(12,172)
Hispanic / Latino63.9%(22,979)
Asian0.2%(87)
Other0.5%(165)
Diversity Score58.8%(21,151)
Diversity Score
59
−7%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 48.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
27.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.1%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willowbrook, California?

Willowbrook, California has about 35,983 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willowbrook, California?

The typical household in Willowbrook, California earns about $37,465 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willowbrook, California expensive?

In Willowbrook, California, the median home is worth about $328,900, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.

How educated are people in Willowbrook, California?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Willowbrook, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willowbrook, California?

About 25.4% of people in Willowbrook, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willowbrook, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Willowbrook, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,211 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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