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Carol Stream

Illinois · 39,854 residents · 9.124 sq mi
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Carol Stream is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,820. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $257,800. Households here earn about 31% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% 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
39,854
−1%since 2000
from 40,438 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,368 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 4,432 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+24%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K33K36K39K41K1990201020202024Carol Stream
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,820
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,893 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,658
+50%since 2000
from $25,152 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
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
$257,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,291
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $798 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
33.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+12%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73%(29,524)
Black4.2%(1,689)
Hispanic / Latino10%(4,055)
Asian11.1%(4,496)
Other0%
Diversity Score53%(21,419)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(21,547)
Black6.7%(2,685)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(6,852)
Asian18.6%(7,427)
Other2.4%(970)
Diversity Score78.9%(31,455)
Diversity Score
79
+49%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+37%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 76.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
26.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carol Stream, Illinois?

Carol Stream, Illinois has about 39,854 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carol Stream, Illinois?

The typical household in Carol Stream, Illinois earns about $89,820 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carol Stream, Illinois expensive?

In Carol Stream, Illinois, the median home is worth about $257,800, and the typical rent is about $1,291 a month.

How educated are people in Carol Stream, Illinois?

About 41.1% of adults age 25 and over in Carol Stream, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carol Stream, Illinois?

About 8.1% of people in Carol Stream, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carol Stream, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Carol Stream, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,138 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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