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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Winthrop Harbor

Illinois · 6,670 residents · 4.636 sq mi
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Winthrop Harbor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,795. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $145,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% 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

6,670
+7%since 1990
from 6,240 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,439 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 1,346 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+15%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Winthrop Harbor
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,795
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,160 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,256
+46%since 1990
from $16,561 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.1%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$145,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $91,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$727
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $532 in 1990
US average: $602
83.5%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
16.5% rent
2.3
+22%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(6,050)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(118)
Asian2.6%(160)
Diversity Score11.7%(730)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(6,088)
Black0.6%(37)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(303)
Asian1.9%(124)
Diversity Score16.8%(1,118)
17
+43%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.2%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.9%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 83.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
−18%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois?

Winthrop Harbor, Illinois has about 6,670 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois earns about $62,795 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 $145,900, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois?

About 18.2% 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 3.1% 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 430 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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