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Bartlett

Illinois · 41,105 residents · 15.777 sq mi
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Bartlett is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,980. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $286,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% 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
41,105
+12%since 2000
from 36,706 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,605 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 2,327 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+23%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K24K30K37K44K1990201020202024Bartlett
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,980
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,718 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,821
+41%since 2000
from $29,652 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$286,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $198,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,702
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $752 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
12.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+4%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(26,377)
Black2.4%(995)
Hispanic / Latino12%(4,947)
Asian17.9%(7,345)
Other1.7%(708)
Diversity Score65.5%(26,929)
Diversity Score
66
+91%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.1%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
20.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bartlett, Illinois?

Bartlett, Illinois has about 41,105 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bartlett, Illinois?

The typical household in Bartlett, Illinois earns about $109,980 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 $286,200, and the typical rent is about $1,702 a month.

How educated are people in Bartlett, Illinois?

About 45.6% 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 21,743 residents, a change of about 112 percent over that period.

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

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