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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Streamwood

Illinois · 30,987 residents · 7.808 sq mi
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Streamwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $48,758. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value is $107,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,987
−15%vs 2000
vs 36,407 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,969 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 4,663 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
29.0
−11%vs 2000
vs 32.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K33K36K39K42K1990201020202024Streamwood
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,758
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,076 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,416
−31%vs 2000
vs $23,961 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
2.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $142,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$891
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,130 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
86.5%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.6% in 2000
13.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69%(25,130)
Black3.7%(1,352)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(6,108)
Asian8.6%(3,135)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.4%(21,245)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(28,338)
Black1.7%(540)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(2,295)
Asian4.3%(1,324)
Other2.5%(785)
Diversity Score33.5%(10,376)
Diversity Score
33
−43%vs 2000
vs 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Streamwood, Illinois?

Streamwood, Illinois has about 30,987 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Streamwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Streamwood, Illinois earns about $48,758 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Streamwood, Illinois expensive?

In Streamwood, Illinois, the median home is worth about $107,000, and the typical rent is about $891 a month.

How educated are people in Streamwood, Illinois?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Streamwood, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Streamwood, Illinois?

About 2.6% of people in Streamwood, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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