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Maywood

Illinois · 27,139 residents · 2.717 sq mi
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Maywood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,780. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $67,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,139
+1%vs 2000
vs 26,987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,989 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 9,933 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
30.2
−2%vs 2000
vs 30.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,780
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,942 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,698
−28%vs 2000
vs $14,915 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
15.2%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,800
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $108,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$483
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $638 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
62.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.8% in 2000
37.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−15%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.5%(1,488)
Black82.3%(22,208)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(2,843)
Asian0.3%(80)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.2%(9,763)
1990
White, non-Hispanic12.3%(3,348)
Black83.6%(22,696)
Hispanic / Latino6%(1,623)
Asian0.6%(165)
Other3.4%(930)
Diversity Score44.9%(12,196)
Diversity Score
45
+24%vs 2000
vs 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.0%
−8.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maywood, Illinois?

Maywood, Illinois has about 27,139 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Maywood, Illinois?

The typical household in Maywood, Illinois earns about $30,780 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maywood, Illinois expensive?

In Maywood, Illinois, the median home is worth about $67,800, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Maywood, Illinois?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Maywood, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maywood, Illinois?

About 15.2% of people in Maywood, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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