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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wheaton

Illinois · 55,416 residents · 11.318 sq mi
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Wheaton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,385. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $211,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
57% 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

55,416
+8%since 1990
from 51,464 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,896 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 4,547 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+9%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
51K52K53K55K56K1990201020202024Wheaton
202454K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$73,385
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,208 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,147
+52%since 1990
from $22,433 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.6%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$211,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $148,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$892
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $646 in 1990
US average: $602
74.1%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
25.9% rent
2.9
+1%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(47,833)
Black2.7%(1,373)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1,035)
Asian3.8%(1,945)
Diversity Score20.9%(10,767)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(48,494)
Black2.8%(1,525)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(2,023)
Asian4.8%(2,680)
Diversity Score26.3%(14,556)
26
+26%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

57.3%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 49.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 92.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
22.0%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
−22%since 1990
from 26.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheaton, Illinois?

Wheaton, Illinois has about 55,416 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wheaton, Illinois?

The typical household in Wheaton, Illinois earns about $73,385 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheaton, Illinois expensive?

In Wheaton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $211,200, and the typical rent is about $892 a month.

How educated are people in Wheaton, Illinois?

About 57.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wheaton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheaton, Illinois?

About 3.6% of people in Wheaton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheaton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheaton, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,952 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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