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Wilmette

Illinois · 27,087 residents · 5.401 sq mi
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Wilmette is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,028. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $679,900. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 130% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,087
−2%since 2000
from 27,651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,015 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 5,120 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+6%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K27K27K28K28K1990201020202024Wilmette
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,028
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,773 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,363
+25%since 2000
from $55,611 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
69.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$679,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,450
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,028 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+33%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(24,343)
Black0.5%(147)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(574)
Asian8.2%(2,254)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.8%(6,867)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83%(22,471)
Black0.8%(208)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(902)
Asian10.7%(2,909)
Other1.4%(378)
Diversity Score35.9%(9,732)
Diversity Score
36
+45%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
42.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+31%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
18.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
68.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmette, Illinois?

Wilmette, Illinois has about 27,087 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilmette, Illinois?

The typical household in Wilmette, Illinois earns about $128,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilmette, Illinois expensive?

In Wilmette, Illinois, the median home is worth about $679,900, and the typical rent is about $1,450 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmette, Illinois?

About 77.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wilmette, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilmette, Illinois?

About 2.7% of people in Wilmette, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilmette, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilmette, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 557 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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