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Winthrop Harbor

Illinois · 6,525 residents (2025 est.) · 4.636 sq mi
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Winthrop Harbor is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,690. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $250,800. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,559
−2%since 2000
from 6,670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,415 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,439 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.4
+48%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,525 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Winthrop Harbor
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,690
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,795 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,491
+100%since 2000
from $24,256 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+28%since 2010
from 0.314 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,313
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $727 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(6,088)
Black0.6%(37)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(303)
Asian1.9%(124)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.8%(1,118)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(4,961)
Black3.3%(214)
Hispanic / Latino17%(1,118)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(266)
Diversity Score49.5%(3,248)
Diversity Score
50
+195%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 9.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2017
from 88.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois?

Winthrop Harbor, Illinois has about 6,559 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois?

The typical household in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois earns about $95,690 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winthrop Harbor, Illinois expensive?

In Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, the median home is worth about $250,800, and the typical rent is about $1,313 a month.

How educated are people in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois?

About 5.2% of people in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winthrop Harbor, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Winthrop Harbor, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 319 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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