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Berwyn

Illinois · 57,250 residents · 3.904 sq mi
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Berwyn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,915. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $227,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
57,250
+6%since 2000
from 54,016 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14,664 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 13,836 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+8%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
44K48K51K55K58K1990201020202024Berwyn
202456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,915
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,939
+36%since 2000
from $19,113 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$995
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $593 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+17%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(30,476)
Black1.1%(588)
Hispanic / Latino38%(20,543)
Asian2.5%(1,351)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.7%(34,947)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.4%(13,372)
Black8.1%(4,622)
Hispanic / Latino64.2%(36,726)
Asian2.4%(1,365)
Other0.9%(516)
Diversity Score64.5%(36,914)
Diversity Score
64
Unchangedsince 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
27.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berwyn, Illinois?

Berwyn, Illinois has about 57,250 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berwyn, Illinois?

The typical household in Berwyn, Illinois earns about $61,915 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berwyn, Illinois expensive?

In Berwyn, Illinois, the median home is worth about $227,100, and the typical rent is about $995 a month.

How educated are people in Berwyn, Illinois?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Berwyn, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berwyn, Illinois?

About 12.5% of people in Berwyn, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berwyn, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Berwyn, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,824 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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