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Lombard

Illinois · 44,476 residents · 10.16 sq mi
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Lombard is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $264,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,476
+5%since 2000
from 42,322 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.1
+9%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202444K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.8%(2,571)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.5%(2,465)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.4%(2,411)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195%(2,244)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(2,399)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415.5%(6,903)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.4%(5,968)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.2%(5,409)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.8%(6,143)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.5%(4,234)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.1%(2,253)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.3%(1,476)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,167
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,015 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,154
+49%since 2000
from $27,667 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,482
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $889 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−18%since 2009
from 3.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(30,503)
Black4.5%(2,014)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(4,521)
Asian13.1%(5,821)
Other3.3%(1,481)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.3%(2,753)
Puerto Rican0.8%(354)
Spaniard0.8%(331)
Colombian0.3%(143)
Peruvian0.3%(114)
Ecuadorian0.2%(67)
Honduran0.1%(47)
Cuban0.1%(28)
Salvadoran0.1%(25)
Uruguayan0.1%(22)
+ 6 more hispanic origin groups with data
Asian origin
Asian Indian6.8%(2,994)
Filipino1.9%(814)
Pakistani1.9%(812)
Chinese1.2%(506)
Bangladeshi0.4%(178)
Japanese0.1%(64)
Korean0.1%(56)
Laotian0%(4)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German21.5%(9,420)
Irish15.8%(6,926)
Italian12.2%(5,326)
Polish11.5%(5,053)
English4.2%(1,857)
Swedish2.5%(1,085)
Dutch2.3%(1,018)
American2.2%(950)
French1.8%(788)
Greek1.6%(706)
Norwegian1.6%(683)
Czech1.4%(622)
+ 39 more ancestry groups with data
Lithuanian1.2%(528)
Scottish1.2%(515)
Russian0.8%(370)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(327)
West Indian0.7%(305)
Ukrainian0.6%(277)
Slovene0.6%(256)
Hungarian0.5%(229)
Austrian0.5%(217)
Croatian0.5%(208)
Slovak0.4%(190)
Jamaican0.4%(174)
Egyptian0.4%(173)
British0.4%(156)
Danish0.3%(148)
Welsh0.3%(142)
Swiss0.3%(132)
Serbian0.3%(123)
Belgian0.3%(116)
Romanian0.3%(113)
Portuguese0.2%(91)
Bulgarian0.2%(90)
Finnish0.2%(84)
Lebanese0.2%(82)
Nigerian0.2%(80)
Haitian0.2%(71)
Iranian0.1%(52)
Armenian0.1%(48)
Iraqi0.1%(42)
Arab0.1%(40)
Moroccan0.1%(30)
Canadian0.1%(29)
Brazilian0%(19)
Turkish0%(15)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population · Largest Asian Indian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.8%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
16.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.9%(6,203)
Married54%(9,613)
Widowed3.3%(588)
Divorced7.8%(1,390)
Women 15+
Never married31.5%(5,921)
Married50%(9,406)
Widowed8.3%(1,564)
Divorced10.2%(1,922)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lombard, Illinois?

Lombard, Illinois has about 44,476 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lombard, Illinois?

The typical household in Lombard, Illinois earns about $86,167 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 $264,300, and the typical rent is about $1,482 a month.

How educated are people in Lombard, Illinois?

About 48.4% 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 5.6% 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 5,068 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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