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Willowbrook

Illinois · 9,236 residents · 2.575 sq mi
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Willowbrook is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,364. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $278,200. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,236
+3%since 2000
from 8,967 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,587 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 3,482 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+11%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Willowbrook
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,364
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,725 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,805
+45%since 2000
from $37,715 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,639
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $930 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+9%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(6,486)
Black4.4%(407)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(733)
Asian14.4%(1,333)
Other0.7%(64)
Diversity Score56.6%(5,228)
Diversity Score
57
+53%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 44.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+22%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.5%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
55.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
21.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willowbrook, Illinois?

Willowbrook, Illinois has about 9,236 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 $86,364 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 $278,200, and the typical rent is about $1,639 a month.

How educated are people in Willowbrook, Illinois?

About 55.4% 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 5.4% 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 638 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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