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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wood Dale

Illinois · 13,535 residents · 4.789 sq mi
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Wood Dale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,509. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $163,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% 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

13,535
+9%since 1990
from 12,425 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,826 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 2,594 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+12%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K13K13K14K14K1990201020202024Wood Dale
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,509
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,048 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,507
+36%since 1990
from $18,715 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.1%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$163,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $120,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$905
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $634 in 1990
US average: $602
84.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 83.1% in 1990
15.2% rent
2.8
+2%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(11,905)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(842)
Asian2.7%(333)
Diversity Score23.7%(2,950)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(11,048)
Black0.5%(71)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(1,768)
Asian3.2%(439)
Diversity Score36.7%(4,973)
37
+55%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.6%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.9%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
−22%since 1990
from 23.1 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 Wood Dale, Illinois?

Wood Dale, Illinois has about 13,535 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wood Dale, Illinois?

The typical household in Wood Dale, Illinois earns about $57,509 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wood Dale, Illinois expensive?

In Wood Dale, Illinois, the median home is worth about $163,800, and the typical rent is about $905 a month.

How educated are people in Wood Dale, Illinois?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wood Dale, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wood Dale, Illinois?

About 4.1% of people in Wood Dale, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wood Dale, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Wood Dale, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,110 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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