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Niles

Illinois · 30,443 residents (2025 est.) · 5.848 sq mi
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Niles has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,274. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $358,700. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% 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
30,064
Unchangedsince 2000
from 30,068 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,141 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.2
+3%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:30,443 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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202430K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,274
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,627 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,380
+72%since 2000
from $23,543 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.1%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
+11%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$358,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $198,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,336
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $747 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+17%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(24,133)
Black0.4%(123)
Hispanic / Latino5%(1,512)
Asian12.6%(3,792)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.3%(11,816)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(18,702)
Black2.3%(690)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(4,002)
Asian20.3%(6,111)
Other1.9%(559)
Diversity Score69.1%(20,786)
Diversity Score
69
+76%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.4%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
42.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2017
from 74.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 41.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 9.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niles, Illinois?

Niles, Illinois has about 30,064 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Niles, Illinois?

The typical household in Niles, Illinois earns about $75,274 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Niles, Illinois expensive?

In Niles, Illinois, the median home is worth about $358,700, and the typical rent is about $1,336 a month.

How educated are people in Niles, Illinois?

About 39.3% of adults age 25 and over in Niles, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Niles, Illinois?

About 8.5% of people in Niles, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Niles, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Niles, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,780 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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