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Schaumburg

Illinois · 78,723 residents · 19.346 sq mi
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Schaumburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,387. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $261,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% 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
78,723
+4%since 2000
from 75,386 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,069 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 3,897 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+11%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
68K71K74K77K80K1990201020202024Schaumburg
202477K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,387
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,941 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,303
+38%since 2000
from $30,587 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
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
$261,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,458
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $981 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+20%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(56,953)
Black3.3%(2,479)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(3,988)
Asian14.1%(10,661)
Other0%
Diversity Score48%(36,207)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(43,739)
Black4.1%(3,266)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(8,263)
Asian26.4%(20,767)
Other3.2%(2,492)
Diversity Score75.8%(59,634)
Diversity Score
76
+58%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.6%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
31.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schaumburg, Illinois?

Schaumburg, Illinois has about 78,723 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schaumburg, Illinois?

The typical household in Schaumburg, Illinois earns about $82,387 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schaumburg, Illinois expensive?

In Schaumburg, Illinois, the median home is worth about $261,900, and the typical rent is about $1,458 a month.

How educated are people in Schaumburg, Illinois?

About 49.8% of adults age 25 and over in Schaumburg, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schaumburg, Illinois?

About 5.7% of people in Schaumburg, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schaumburg, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Schaumburg, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,137 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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