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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lisle

Illinois · 19,512 residents · 6.896 sq mi
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Lisle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $49,712. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $163,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

19,512
−8%vs 2000
vs 21,182 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,829 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 3,072 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.4
−12%vs 2000
vs 34.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$49,712
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,821 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$23,952
−33%vs 2000
vs $35,693 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$163,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $209,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$641
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $893 in 2000
US average: $450
53.3%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.1% in 2000
46.7% rent
3.3
+3%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(17,679)
Black2.8%(538)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(555)
Asian5.7%(1,104)
Other1%(191)
Diversity Score27.4%(5,347)
27
−33%vs 2000
vs 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
93.7%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
17.2%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.7 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lisle, Illinois?

Lisle, Illinois has about 19,512 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lisle, Illinois?

The typical household in Lisle, Illinois earns about $49,712 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 $163,100, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Lisle, Illinois?

About 49.7% 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 2.8% of people in Lisle, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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