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Bartlett

Illinois · 40,855 residents (2025 est.) · 15.777 sq mi
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Bartlett is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,240. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $375,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,501
+10%since 2000
from 36,706 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,567 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,327 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+22%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:40,855 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
17K24K30K37K44K1990201020202024Bartlett
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,240
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,718 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,757
+81%since 2000
from $29,652 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
+1%since 2010
from 0.365 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$375,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $198,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,883
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $752 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
10.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+13%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(30,673)
Black1.9%(706)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(2,024)
Asian7.8%(2,854)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.3%(12,600)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59%(23,908)
Black4.1%(1,644)
Hispanic / Latino15%(6,091)
Asian19.7%(7,979)
Other2.2%(879)
Diversity Score73.5%(29,768)
Diversity Score
73
+114%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 38.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+19%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.8%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
22.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 5.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2017
from 90.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 71.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 6.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bartlett, Illinois?

Bartlett, Illinois has about 40,501 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bartlett, Illinois?

The typical household in Bartlett, Illinois earns about $133,240 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bartlett, Illinois expensive?

In Bartlett, Illinois, the median home is worth about $375,700, and the typical rent is about $1,883 a month.

How educated are people in Bartlett, Illinois?

About 49.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bartlett, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bartlett, Illinois?

About 4.2% of people in Bartlett, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bartlett, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Bartlett, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21,139 residents, a change of about 109 percent over that period.

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