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Lisle

Illinois · 22,390 residents · 6.896 sq mi
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Lisle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,619. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $331,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,390
+6%since 2000
from 21,182 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,247 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 3,072 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
+7%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K22K23K25K1990201020202024Lisle
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,619
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,821 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,927
+17%since 2000
from $35,693 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$331,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $209,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,010
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $893 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+34%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(16,398)
Black5.4%(1,214)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(1,690)
Asian11.9%(2,665)
Other2.5%(566)
Diversity Score55.9%(12,517)
Diversity Score
56
+36%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.2%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
15.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lisle, Illinois?

Lisle, Illinois has about 22,390 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lisle, Illinois?

The typical household in Lisle, Illinois earns about $77,619 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 $331,500, and the typical rent is about $1,010 a month.

How educated are people in Lisle, Illinois?

About 57.5% 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 2,878 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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