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Streamwood

Illinois · 36,407 residents · 7.808 sq mi
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Streamwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,076. Population has grown 17% since 1990. Median home value is $142,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% 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

Total population
36,407
+17%since 1990
from 30,987 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,663 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 3,969 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.5
+12%since 1990
from 29.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K33K36K39K42K1990201020202024Streamwood
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,076
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,758 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,961
+46%since 1990
from $16,416 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $107,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,130
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $891 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
89.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 86.5% in 1990
10.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(28,338)
Black1.7%(540)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(2,295)
Asian4.3%(1,324)
Diversity Score33.5%(10,376)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69%(25,130)
Black3.7%(1,352)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(6,108)
Asian8.6%(3,135)
Diversity Score58.4%(21,245)
Diversity Score
58
+74%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.3%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 83.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
−20%since 1990
from 28.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 36,407 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Streamwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Streamwood, Illinois earns about $65,076 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 $142,800, and the typical rent is about $1,130 a month.

How educated are people in Streamwood, Illinois?

About 26.5% 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 3.0% of people in Streamwood, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Streamwood, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Streamwood, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,420 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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