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Willowbrook

Illinois · 1,346 residents · 1.467 sq mi
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Willowbrook is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,990. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 784 residents. Median home value is $231,200. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,346
−37%since 2000
from 2,130 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
918 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 1,452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.5
+22%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Willowbrook
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,990
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,137 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,046
−15%since 2000
from $33,177 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35%
US avg: 10%
Other services25.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,200
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $239,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.6% in 2000
6.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(475)
Black51.4%(692)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(124)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score72.2%(972)
Diversity Score
72
+28%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
−16%since 2000
from 32.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
−15.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.9%
−52.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
41.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.4%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willowbrook, Illinois?

Willowbrook, Illinois has about 1,346 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willowbrook, Illinois?

The typical household in Willowbrook, Illinois earns about $73,990 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 $231,200.

How educated are people in Willowbrook, Illinois?

About 27.3% 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 8.6% 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 577 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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