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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Willowbrook

Illinois · 8,967 residents · 2.575 sq mi
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Willowbrook is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,725. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $168,300. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,967
+4%since 1990
from 8,598 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,482 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 3,339 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
42.8
+18%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,725
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,294 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,715
+32%since 1990
from $28,592 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,300
−31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $184,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$930
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $743 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.3%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.5% in 1990
22.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−19%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(7,618)
Black1.5%(125)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(178)
Asian9.1%(783)
Diversity Score29.7%(2,556)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(7,348)
Black2.4%(213)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(382)
Asian9.9%(890)
Diversity Score36.9%(3,311)
Diversity Score
37
+24%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.0%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 45.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.3%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 92.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
−20%since 1990
from 28.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willowbrook, Illinois?

Willowbrook, Illinois has about 8,967 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Willowbrook, Illinois?

The typical household in Willowbrook, Illinois earns about $56,725 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 $168,300, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in Willowbrook, Illinois?

About 44.0% 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 2.0% 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 369 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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