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Itasca

Illinois · 9,488 residents (2025 est.) · 5.022 sq mi
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The short version

Itasca is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,294. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $390,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% 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 43.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% 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
9,355
+13%since 2000
from 8,302 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,863 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,653 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
+17%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,488 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Itasca
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,294
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,156 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,712
+84%since 2000
from $34,117 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.6%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
+6%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$390,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $199,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,892
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $863 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+21%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83%(6,890)
Black1.7%(140)
Hispanic / Latino7%(581)
Asian5.8%(484)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.3%(2,766)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(6,280)
Black0.4%(41)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(1,278)
Asian13.3%(1,247)
Other5.4%(509)
Diversity Score63.7%(5,963)
Diversity Score
64
+91%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.4%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.5%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
23.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 7.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2017
from 88.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2016
from 76.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 7.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Itasca, Illinois?

Itasca, Illinois has about 9,355 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Itasca, Illinois?

The typical household in Itasca, Illinois earns about $114,294 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Itasca, Illinois expensive?

In Itasca, Illinois, the median home is worth about $390,800, and the typical rent is about $1,892 a month.

How educated are people in Itasca, Illinois?

About 52.9% of adults age 25 and over in Itasca, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Itasca, Illinois?

About 2.0% of people in Itasca, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Itasca, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Itasca, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,408 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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