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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Willowbrook

Illinois · 8,598 residents · 2.575 sq mi
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Willowbrook is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $50,294. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $184,900. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 56% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,598
−4%vs 2000
vs 8,967 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,339 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 3,482 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.1
−16%vs 2000
vs 42.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,294
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,725 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$28,592
−24%vs 2000
vs $37,715 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$184,900
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $168,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$743
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $930 in 2000
US average: $450
68.5%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.3% in 2000
31.5% rent
3.7
+24%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(7,348)
Black2.4%(213)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(382)
Asian9.9%(890)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.9%(3,311)
1990
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(7,618)
Black1.5%(125)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(178)
Asian9.1%(783)
Other0.8%(72)
Diversity Score29.7%(2,556)
30
−19%vs 2000
vs 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.8%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 44.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
92.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
16.3%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.6 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Willowbrook, Illinois?

Willowbrook, Illinois has about 8,598 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Willowbrook, Illinois?

The typical household in Willowbrook, Illinois earns about $50,294 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 $184,900, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Willowbrook, Illinois?

About 45.8% 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 1.1% of people in Willowbrook, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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