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Winfield

Illinois · 9,835 residents · 3.095 sq mi
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Winfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,481. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 63% 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 $319,100. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 83% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% 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
9,835
+13%since 2000
from 8,718 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,178 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 2,817 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+25%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Winfield
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,481
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,060 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,616
+57%since 2000
from $35,482 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$319,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $206,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,059
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $971 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
7.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+10%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(8,029)
Black1.2%(108)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(233)
Asian2.9%(255)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.5%(1,435)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(8,001)
Black1.5%(148)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(774)
Asian5.2%(510)
Other1.2%(123)
Diversity Score36.1%(3,555)
Diversity Score
36
+120%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winfield, Illinois?

Winfield, Illinois has about 9,835 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Winfield, Illinois earns about $125,481 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winfield, Illinois expensive?

In Winfield, Illinois, the median home is worth about $319,100, and the typical rent is about $2,059 a month.

How educated are people in Winfield, Illinois?

About 63.2% of adults age 25 and over in Winfield, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winfield, Illinois?

About 1.4% of people in Winfield, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winfield, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Winfield, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,739 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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