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Addison

Illinois · 35,702 residents · 9.828 sq mi
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Addison has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,534. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $259,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,702
−1%since 2000
from 35,914 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,633 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,654 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+18%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K33K35K36K38K1990201020202024Addison
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,534
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,090 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,202
+42%since 2000
from $21,201 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$259,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,089
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
35.1% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+20%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60%(21,540)
Black2.4%(874)
Hispanic / Latino28.4%(10,198)
Asian7.9%(2,836)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.6%(24,286)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.2%(14,710)
Black3.3%(1,166)
Hispanic / Latino45.6%(16,285)
Asian8%(2,867)
Other1.2%(431)
Diversity Score76.2%(27,188)
Diversity Score
76
+13%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
33.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Addison, Illinois?

Addison, Illinois has about 35,702 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Addison, Illinois?

The typical household in Addison, Illinois earns about $68,534 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Addison, Illinois expensive?

In Addison, Illinois, the median home is worth about $259,000, and the typical rent is about $1,089 a month.

How educated are people in Addison, Illinois?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Addison, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Addison, Illinois?

About 13.5% of people in Addison, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Addison, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Addison, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,644 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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