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Kildeer

Illinois · 4,091 residents · 4.313 sq mi
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Kildeer is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $212,500. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $635,200. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 211% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,091
+18%since 2000
from 3,460 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
949 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 802 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+15%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Kildeer
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$212,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,498 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$80,875
+56%since 2000
from $51,973 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
84.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration14.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$635,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
2.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−11%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(3,188)
Black0.8%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(80)
Asian4.3%(148)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.5%(606)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(3,073)
Black0.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(180)
Asian16.5%(673)
Other3%(123)
Diversity Score49.9%(2,040)
Diversity Score
50
+185%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
37.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.0%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
21.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−98.1 ptssince 2013
from 98.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kildeer, Illinois?

Kildeer, Illinois has about 4,091 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kildeer, Illinois?

The typical household in Kildeer, Illinois earns about $212,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kildeer, Illinois expensive?

In Kildeer, Illinois, the median home is worth about $635,200.

How educated are people in Kildeer, Illinois?

About 78.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kildeer, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kildeer, Illinois?

About 2.5% of people in Kildeer, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kildeer, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Kildeer, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,834 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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

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