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Willowbrook

Illinois · 2,076 residents · 1.467 sq mi
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Willowbrook is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,044. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $326,400. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 69% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,076
−3%since 2000
from 2,130 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,415 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.4
+14%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Willowbrook
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,044
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,137 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,433
+19%since 2000
from $33,177 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
65.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$326,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $239,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 98.6% in 2000
3.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+28%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53%(1,101)
Black39.5%(821)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(117)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other0.7%(14)
Diversity Score69.3%(1,440)
Diversity Score
69
+23%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+6%since 2000
from 32.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.9%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willowbrook, Illinois?

Willowbrook, Illinois has about 2,076 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willowbrook, Illinois?

The typical household in Willowbrook, Illinois earns about $94,044 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 $326,400.

How educated are people in Willowbrook, Illinois?

About 37.9% 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 2.9% of people in Willowbrook, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willowbrook, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Willowbrook, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 153 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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