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Willowbrook

Illinois · 1,913 residents · 1.467 sq mi
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Willowbrook has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,773. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $280,700. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,913
−10%since 2000
from 2,130 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,304 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
+11%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Willowbrook
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,773
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,137 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,146
+30%since 2000
from $33,177 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.314
−10%since 2010
from 0.350 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services24.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,700
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $239,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.6% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
53.1%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.1
+15%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
13
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(1,461)
Black25%(532)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(94)
Asian0.8%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.5%(1,204)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.7%(242)
Black76%(1,454)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(126)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other4.3%(83)
Diversity Score50%(957)
Diversity Score
50
−12%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+12%since 2000
from 32.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2017
from 80.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 93.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willowbrook, Illinois?

Willowbrook, Illinois has about 1,913 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willowbrook, Illinois?

The typical household in Willowbrook, Illinois earns about $89,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willowbrook, Illinois expensive?

In Willowbrook, Illinois, the median home is worth about $280,700.

How educated are people in Willowbrook, Illinois?

About 39.0% of adults age 25 and over in Willowbrook, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willowbrook, Illinois?

About 2.8% of people in Willowbrook, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willowbrook, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Willowbrook, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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