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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lisle

Illinois · 21,182 residents · 6.896 sq mi
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Lisle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,821. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $209,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

21,182
+9%since 1990
from 19,512 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,072 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 2,829 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.7
+14%since 1990
from 30.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
19K20K22K23K25K1990201020202024Lisle
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$65,821
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,712 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$35,693
+49%since 1990
from $23,952 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$209,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $163,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$893
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $641 in 1990
US average: $602
57.1%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 53.3% in 1990
42.9% rent
3.2
−3%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(17,679)
Black2.8%(538)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(555)
Asian5.7%(1,104)
Diversity Score27.4%(5,347)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(16,954)
Black3.4%(727)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(1,163)
Asian9.7%(2,052)
Diversity Score41%(8,678)
41
+49%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 49.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 93.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
20.0%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.0 min
−14%since 1990
from 25.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 21,182 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lisle, Illinois?

The typical household in Lisle, Illinois earns about $65,821 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 $209,100, and the typical rent is about $893 a month.

How educated are people in Lisle, Illinois?

About 50.0% 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 3.6% 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 1,670 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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