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Wood Dale

Illinois · 14,012 residents · 4.789 sq mi
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Wood Dale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,521. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $246,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,012
+4%since 2000
from 13,535 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,926 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,826 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+11%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,521
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,509 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,563
+43%since 2000
from $25,507 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,428
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $905 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+15%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(11,048)
Black0.5%(71)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(1,768)
Asian3.2%(439)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.7%(4,973)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64%(8,970)
Black1.7%(240)
Hispanic / Latino26%(3,645)
Asian6%(846)
Other1.6%(218)
Diversity Score64%(8,965)
Diversity Score
64
+74%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+63%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
27.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wood Dale, Illinois?

Wood Dale, Illinois has about 14,012 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wood Dale, Illinois earns about $75,521 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 $246,300, and the typical rent is about $1,428 a month.

How educated are people in Wood Dale, Illinois?

About 25.5% 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 7.1% 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 1,587 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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