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Lombard

Illinois · 44,399 residents (2025 est.) · 10.16 sq mi
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Lombard is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,362. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $335,700. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% 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
43,619
+3%since 2000
from 42,322 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,293 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 4,166 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
+7%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:44,399 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
39K40K42K43K45K1990201020202024Lombard
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,362
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,015 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,380
+82%since 2000
from $27,667 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+10%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$335,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,948
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $889 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+23%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(35,591)
Black2.7%(1,125)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(2,012)
Asian7%(2,970)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.9%(13,931)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66%(28,786)
Black5.1%(2,216)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(6,264)
Asian10.7%(4,659)
Other3.9%(1,694)
Diversity Score66%(28,808)
Diversity Score
66
+101%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.4%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
16.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 10.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2017
from 85.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2016
from 80.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 5.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lombard, Illinois?

Lombard, Illinois has about 43,619 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lombard, Illinois?

The typical household in Lombard, Illinois earns about $100,362 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lombard, Illinois expensive?

In Lombard, Illinois, the median home is worth about $335,700, and the typical rent is about $1,948 a month.

How educated are people in Lombard, Illinois?

About 49.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lombard, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lombard, Illinois?

About 7.2% of people in Lombard, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lombard, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lombard, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,211 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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