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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Niles

Illinois · 28,284 residents · 5.848 sq mi
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Niles is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,718. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $139,600. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

28,284
−6%vs 2000
vs 30,068 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,837 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 5,142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
45.4
−3%vs 2000
vs 46.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$38,718
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,627 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,422
−26%vs 2000
vs $23,543 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.7%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$139,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $198,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$591
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $747 in 2000
US average: $450
75.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.5% in 2000
24.4% rent
3.6
−11%vs 2000
vs 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(25,928)
Black0.2%(61)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(871)
Asian7%(1,966)
Other1.2%(329)
Diversity Score25.4%(7,196)
25
−35%vs 2000
vs 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.2%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.0%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.8%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niles, Illinois?

Niles, Illinois has about 28,284 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Niles, Illinois?

The typical household in Niles, Illinois earns about $38,718 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 $139,600, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Niles, Illinois?

About 20.2% 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 3.7% of people in Niles, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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