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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Northbrook

Illinois · 33,435 residents · 13.243 sq mi
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Northbrook is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,665. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $353,100. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 105% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

33,435
+3%since 1990
from 32,308 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,525 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 2,440 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.1
+8%since 1990
from 40.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
32K33K34K35K36K1990201020202024Northbrook
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$95,665
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $73,362 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$50,765
+33%since 1990
from $38,100 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$353,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,279
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $916 in 1990
US average: $602
91.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 90.5% in 1990
8.3% rent
3.7
−1%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(30,122)
Black0.1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(424)
Asian6.4%(2,083)
Diversity Score18.6%(6,013)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(29,346)
Black0.6%(190)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(616)
Asian8.8%(2,952)
Diversity Score25.7%(8,602)
26
+38%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

62.2%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 55.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 93.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
27.6%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 21.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
−23%since 1990
from 28.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Northbrook, Illinois?

Northbrook, Illinois has about 33,435 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Northbrook, Illinois?

The typical household in Northbrook, Illinois earns about $95,665 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northbrook, Illinois expensive?

In Northbrook, Illinois, the median home is worth about $353,100, and the typical rent is about $1,279 a month.

How educated are people in Northbrook, Illinois?

About 62.2% of adults age 25 and over in Northbrook, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northbrook, Illinois?

About 2.3% of people in Northbrook, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northbrook, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Northbrook, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,127 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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