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Niles

Illinois · 30,912 residents · 5.848 sq mi
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Niles has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,490. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $289,800. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% 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
30,912
+3%since 2000
from 30,068 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,286 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 5,142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
+4%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,490
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,627 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,692
+43%since 2000
from $23,543 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $198,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,133
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $747 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+12%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(20,200)
Black1.6%(500)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(3,447)
Asian19.5%(6,040)
Other2.4%(746)
Diversity Score65.3%(20,177)
Diversity Score
65
+66%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.9%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
40.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niles, Illinois?

Niles, Illinois has about 30,912 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Niles, Illinois?

The typical household in Niles, Illinois earns about $63,490 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 $289,800, and the typical rent is about $1,133 a month.

How educated are people in Niles, Illinois?

About 36.7% 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 9.2% 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 2,628 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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