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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Winnetka

Illinois · 12,419 residents · 3.811 sq mi
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Winnetka is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $167,458. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $736,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. Households here earn about 259% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
84% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,419
+2%since 1990
from 12,174 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.8
+1%since 1990
from 39.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2000
Under 58.6%(1,064)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 910.8%(1,346)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 1410.2%(1,269)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.5%(807)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 241.9%(230)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 344.8%(599)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416.7%(2,069)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5417.2%(2,133)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6410.4%(1,289)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.5%(933)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.1%(505)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.4%(175)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$167,458
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $118,456 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,134
+35%since 1990
from $62,482 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$736,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $480,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,038
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $705 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
89.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 87.8% in 1990
10.4% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Winnetka on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(11,888)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(92)
Asian2.2%(269)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(11,848)
Black0.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(156)
Asian2.4%(302)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.2%(270)
Puerto Rican0.3%(35)
Uruguayan0.2%(29)
Spaniard0.2%(25)
Chilean0.1%(13)
Colombian0.1%(9)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.1%(136)
Chinese0.8%(103)
Hmong0.1%(18)
Pakistani0.1%(17)
Japanese0.1%(16)
Vietnamese0.1%(13)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish25.5%(3,184)
German23.5%(2,935)
English16.8%(2,099)
Italian10.1%(1,257)
Polish7.7%(963)
Scottish2.7%(334)
Swedish2.1%(260)
Greek1.6%(199)
French1.6%(195)
Danish1.6%(194)
Dutch1.5%(183)
Russian1.5%(183)
+ 27 more ancestry groups with data
American1.1%(139)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(132)
Norwegian1%(126)
Czech0.8%(102)
Austrian0.7%(82)
Latvian0.6%(75)
Lithuanian0.6%(74)
Serbian0.6%(74)
Welsh0.6%(71)
British0.6%(70)
Swiss0.6%(70)
Ukrainian0.5%(58)
Arab0.4%(52)
Romanian0.3%(36)
Lebanese0.2%(31)
Armenian0.2%(30)
Hungarian0.2%(28)
Slovak0.2%(24)
Iraqi0.2%(21)
Canadian0.2%(19)
Finnish0.2%(19)
Turkish0.1%(18)
Croatian0.1%(10)
Iranian0.1%(10)
Ethiopian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
84.4%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
99.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 98.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
44.1%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 36.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
−23%since 1990
from 34.3 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.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17.3%(711)
Married78.7%(3,240)
Widowed1.8%(74)
Divorced2.2%(90)
Women 15+
Never married13.2%(603)
Married71.8%(3,292)
Widowed6.5%(298)
Divorced8.5%(389)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winnetka, Illinois?

Winnetka, Illinois has about 12,419 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Winnetka, Illinois?

The typical household in Winnetka, Illinois earns about $167,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winnetka, Illinois expensive?

In Winnetka, Illinois, the median home is worth about $736,800, and the typical rent is about $1,038 a month.

How educated are people in Winnetka, Illinois?

About 84.4% of adults age 25 and over in Winnetka, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winnetka, Illinois?

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

Has Winnetka, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Winnetka, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 245 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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