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Woodstock

Illinois · 25,630 residents · 13.187 sq mi
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Woodstock has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,470. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value is $174,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,630
+27%since 2000
from 20,151 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,944 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 1,528 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+19%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K17K20K24K28K1990201020202024Woodstock
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,470
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,871 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,528
+44%since 2000
from $23,210 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10%
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,600
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,056
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $699 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−17%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77%(15,511)
Black1%(195)
Hispanic / Latino19%(3,830)
Asian2%(400)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.7%(8,999)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(16,456)
Black2.9%(737)
Hispanic / Latino27%(6,909)
Asian2.1%(527)
Other2.8%(725)
Diversity Score62.8%(16,095)
Diversity Score
63
+41%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.4%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodstock, Illinois?

Woodstock, Illinois has about 25,630 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodstock, Illinois?

The typical household in Woodstock, Illinois earns about $69,470 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodstock, Illinois expensive?

In Woodstock, Illinois, the median home is worth about $174,600, and the typical rent is about $1,056 a month.

How educated are people in Woodstock, Illinois?

About 30.3% of adults age 25 and over in Woodstock, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodstock, Illinois?

About 10.1% of people in Woodstock, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodstock, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodstock, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,277 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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