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Lisle

Illinois · 23,432 residents (2025 est.) · 6.896 sq mi
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Lisle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,479. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% 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 $406,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% 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
23,407
+11%since 2000
from 21,182 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,394 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 3,072 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
+5%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:23,432 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K22K23K25K1990201020202024Lisle
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,479
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,821 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,682
+73%since 2000
from $35,693 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
−3%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
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
$406,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $209,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,658
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $893 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
44.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+19%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(16,954)
Black3.4%(727)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(1,163)
Asian9.7%(2,052)
Other0%
Diversity Score41%(8,678)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(15,241)
Black4.5%(1,062)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(2,083)
Asian17.4%(4,081)
Other4%(940)
Diversity Score66.8%(15,625)
Diversity Score
67
+63%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+26%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
15.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2017
from 87.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 80.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 4.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lisle, Illinois?

Lisle, Illinois has about 23,407 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lisle, Illinois?

The typical household in Lisle, Illinois earns about $107,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lisle, Illinois expensive?

In Lisle, Illinois, the median home is worth about $406,800, and the typical rent is about $1,658 a month.

How educated are people in Lisle, Illinois?

About 61.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lisle, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lisle, Illinois?

About 5.9% of people in Lisle, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lisle, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lisle, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,895 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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