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Woodridge

Illinois · 34,158 residents · 9.632 sq mi
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Woodridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,803. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $282,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% 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
34,158
+10%since 2000
from 30,934 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,546 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 3,212 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+19%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K28K30K33K35K1990201020202024Woodridge
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,803
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,944 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,098
+55%since 2000
from $27,851 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$282,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,367
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $756 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
35.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+23%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(21,671)
Black7.9%(2,440)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(2,839)
Asian11.2%(3,472)
Other0%
Diversity Score58%(17,957)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(19,880)
Black9.8%(3,346)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(5,055)
Asian13.2%(4,519)
Other2.4%(816)
Diversity Score74.9%(25,579)
Diversity Score
75
+29%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 39.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 76.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.1%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
21.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodridge, Illinois?

Woodridge, Illinois has about 34,158 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodridge, Illinois?

The typical household in Woodridge, Illinois earns about $88,803 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodridge, Illinois expensive?

In Woodridge, Illinois, the median home is worth about $282,200, and the typical rent is about $1,367 a month.

How educated are people in Woodridge, Illinois?

About 49.5% of adults age 25 and over in Woodridge, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodridge, Illinois?

About 4.4% of people in Woodridge, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodridge, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodridge, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,821 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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