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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wadsworth

Illinois · 3,083 residents · 9.844 sq mi
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Wadsworth is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,867. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $251,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 86% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% 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

3,083
+69%since 1990
from 1,826 in 1990
1990 – 2025
313 / sq mi
+69%since 1990
from 185 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+12%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Wadsworth
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$86,867
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,182 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$35,171
+79%since 1990
from $19,635 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$251,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $170,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$786
+55%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $386 in 1990
US average: $602
93.7%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 89.9% in 1990
6.3% rent
2.9
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,801)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(30)
Asian1.2%(22)
Diversity Score7.2%(132)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(2,842)
Black1.7%(53)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(109)
Asian1%(32)
Diversity Score15.3%(470)
15
+110%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.1%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 25.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.4%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 90.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.6%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
−30%since 1990
from 25.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wadsworth, Illinois?

Wadsworth, Illinois has about 3,083 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wadsworth, Illinois?

The typical household in Wadsworth, Illinois earns about $86,867 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wadsworth, Illinois expensive?

In Wadsworth, Illinois, the median home is worth about $251,700, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Wadsworth, Illinois?

About 38.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wadsworth, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wadsworth, Illinois?

About 2.2% of people in Wadsworth, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wadsworth, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Wadsworth, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,257 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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

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