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Knollwood

Illinois · 1,747 residents · 0.605 sq mi
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Knollwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,909. Population has grown 25% since 2011. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $364,400. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 54% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,747
+25%vs 2011
vs 1,400 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,888 / sq mi
+25%vs 2011
vs 2,314 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.2
+3%vs 2011
vs 43.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,909
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $84,943 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,974
−1%vs 2011
vs $38,230 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.363 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$364,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $359,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,024
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $912 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−29.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.6% in 2011
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−10.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.6%
−13.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 4.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(1,196)
Black5.4%(75)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(72)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(57)
Diversity Score32.9%(460)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(1,457)
Black4.2%(73)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(111)
Asian4.8%(84)
Other2.7%(47)
Diversity Score39.4%(689)
Diversity Score
39
+20%vs 2011
vs 33 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.8%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.4%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+11%vs 2011
vs 22.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.0%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.3%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.4%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.1% in 2011
Female
53.6%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.9% in 2011
Foreign born
18.2%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knollwood, Illinois?

Knollwood, Illinois has about 1,747 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Knollwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Knollwood, Illinois earns about $85,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Knollwood, Illinois expensive?

In Knollwood, Illinois, the median home is worth about $364,400, and the typical rent is about $1,024 a month.

How educated are people in Knollwood, Illinois?

About 49.8% of adults age 25 and over in Knollwood, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Knollwood, Illinois?

About 2.3% of people in Knollwood, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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