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Winnetka

Illinois · 12,187 residents · 3.811 sq mi
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Winnetka is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $207,955. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 273% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
88% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,187
−2%since 2000
from 12,419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,198 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,259 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+8%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K12K13K13K1990201020202024Winnetka
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$207,955
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,458 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$104,440
+24%since 2000
from $84,134 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
79.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services23.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration16.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $736,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,194
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,038 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−28.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+9%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(11,848)
Black0.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(156)
Asian2.4%(302)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(1,194)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(11,334)
Black0.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(271)
Asian3.3%(400)
Other1.5%(186)
Diversity Score17.3%(2,106)
Diversity Score
17
+80%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
88.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 99.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
48.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 44.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
22.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
68.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winnetka, Illinois?

Winnetka, Illinois has about 12,187 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winnetka, Illinois?

The typical household in Winnetka, Illinois earns about $207,955 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $1,194 a month.

How educated are people in Winnetka, Illinois?

About 88.1% 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 2.3% 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 13 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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