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Yorkville

Illinois · 21,533 residents · 19.997 sq mi
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Yorkville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,245. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 15,344 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $257,000. Households here earn about 48% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% 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
21,533
+248%since 2000
from 6,189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,077 / sq mi
+248%since 2000
from 309 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+7%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K8K14K20K26K1990201020202024Yorkville
202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,245
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,391 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,449
+45%since 2000
from $24,514 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.3%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,364
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $752 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
22.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−3%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(5,895)
Black0.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(182)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(563)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(15,774)
Black6.4%(1,368)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(3,208)
Asian1.6%(339)
Other2.4%(522)
Diversity Score52.4%(11,280)
Diversity Score
52
+476%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+57%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 75.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.5%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yorkville, Illinois?

Yorkville, Illinois has about 21,533 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yorkville, Illinois?

The typical household in Yorkville, Illinois earns about $101,245 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yorkville, Illinois expensive?

In Yorkville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $257,000, and the typical rent is about $1,364 a month.

How educated are people in Yorkville, Illinois?

About 37.6% of adults age 25 and over in Yorkville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yorkville, Illinois?

About 6.6% of people in Yorkville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yorkville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Yorkville, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,608 residents, a change of about 449 percent over that period.

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