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Streamwood

Illinois · 39,577 residents · 7.808 sq mi
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Streamwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $205,900. Households here earn about 30% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
39,577
+9%since 2000
from 36,407 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,069 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 4,663 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+20%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K33K36K39K42K1990201020202024Streamwood
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,917
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,076 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,692
+32%since 2000
from $23,961 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,705
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,130 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
16.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+6%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(16,563)
Black5.7%(2,251)
Hispanic / Latino33.8%(13,365)
Asian15.9%(6,291)
Other3.7%(1,445)
Diversity Score85.8%(33,955)
Diversity Score
86
+47%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+30%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 76.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
28.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Streamwood, Illinois?

Streamwood, Illinois has about 39,577 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Streamwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Streamwood, Illinois earns about $88,917 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 $205,900, and the typical rent is about $1,705 a month.

How educated are people in Streamwood, Illinois?

About 27.2% 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 6.8% 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 8,590 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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