Naperville, IL Demographics
What is the population of Naperville?
There are 149,089 residents in Naperville, with a median age of 39.5. Of this, 49.56% are males and 50.44% are females. US-born citizens make up 76.85% of the resident pool in Naperville, while non-US-born citizens account for 13.39%. Additionally, 9.76% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 129,309 people in Naperville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 149,089 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 73,888 | 0.1% |
| Female Population | 75,201 | -0.0% |
Male Population 49.56%
Female Population 50.44%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.5 | 0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 114,577 | -0.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 19,968 | 3.0% |
| Not Citizen | 14,544 | 1.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 76.85%
Citizen not U.S. Born 13.39%
Not Citizen 9.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,688 | 0.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 7,277 | -1.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 6,617 | -3.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,940 | -2.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 129,309 | 0.4% |
Moved from Abroad 1.14%
Moved from Same County 4.92%
Moved from Same State 4.48%
Moved from Different State 1.99%
Same House as Last Year 87.47%
What are the employment statistics in Naperville?
White-collar workers make up 91.71% of the working population in Naperville, while blue-collar employees account for 8.29%. There are also 6,878 entrepreneurs in Naperville (8.97% of the workforce); 54,483 workers employed in private companies (71.09%); and 7,872 people working in governmental institutions (10.27%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 70,285 | -0.3% |
| Blue Collar | 6,351 | 4.9% |
White Collar 91.71%
Blue Collar 8.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 6,878 | 9.7% |
| Private Companies | 54,483 | -2.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 7,872 | 9.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 7,403 | 5.5% |
Self Employees 8.97%
Private Companies 71.09%
Governmental Workers 10.27%
Not for Profit Companies 9.66%
How many households are there in Naperville?
There are a total of 53,815 households in Naperville, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 74.86% of these Naperville households, while non-family units account for the remaining 25.14%. Additionally, 37.99% of households have children and 62.01% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 53,815 | 1.1% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 40,286 | 1.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 13,529 | 0.8% |
Family Households 74.86%
Non-Family Households 25.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 20,443 | 0.2% |
| Households without Children | 33,372 | 1.7% |
Households with Children 37.99%
Households without Children 62.01%
What are the median and average incomes in Naperville?
The average annual household income in Naperville is $184,743, while the median household income sits at $143,754 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $142,880, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $178,750. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $41,620 and $92,063, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $184,743 | 8.0% |
| Median Household Income | $143,754 | 5.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 9 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 139,030 | -0.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Naperville?
There are 56,310 housing units in Naperville, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1989. Of the 53,815 occupied housing units in Naperville, 74.39% are owner-occupied, while 25.61% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.88% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $489,800. In general, housing costs reach $2,102 per month in Naperville.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 56,310 | 1.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1989 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,526 | -6.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 545 | 39.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,574 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,107 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8,658 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14,357 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15,307 | -3.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7,851 | 8.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,288 | 8.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 97 | 169.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 53,815 | 1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 40,032 | 0.8% |
| Renter Occupied | $13,783 | 1.9% |
Owner Occupied 74.39%
Renter Occupied 25.61%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 27,574 | -2.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 12,458 | 10.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $489,800 | 12.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $466,300 | 9.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,102 | 4.5% |
With Mortgage 68.88%
Without Mortgage 31.12%
What is the level of education in Naperville?
Approximately 13.26% of the population in Naperville holds a high school degree (that's 14,862 residents), while 13.88% have attained a college certificate (17,090 locals) and 37.69% have a bachelor's degree (42,241 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,495 | 3.9% |
| Some High School | 14,862 | 6.1% |
| Some College | 17,090 | -3.0% |
| Associate Degree | 5,751 | -5.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 42,241 | -2.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 32,162 | 4.6% |
No High School 1.33%
Some High School 13.26%
Some College 13.88%
Associate Degree 5.13%
Bachelor's Degree 37.69%
Graduate Degree 28.7%
What is the marital status of Naperville residents?
A total of 32,124 people in Naperville have never been married (which represents 26.94% of the total population), while 73,756 of them are wedded (61.86%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,031 (0.86%) and 8,269 (6.93%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 32,124 | -0.4% |
| Married | 73,756 | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1,031 | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 5,088 | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 8,269 | 8,269.0% |
Never Married 26.94%
Married 61.86%
Separated 0.86%
Widowed 4.27%
Divorced 6.93%
What are the most common means of transportation in Naperville?
The top three means of transportation people in Naperville use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 50,437 residents commute by car, 4,646 prefer going to work by railroad and 928 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 50,437 | -3.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 302 | -9.0% |
| Subway or Elevated | 330 | N/A |
| Railroad | 4,646 | 2,345.3% |
| Ferryboat | 22 | 46.7% |
| Bicycle | 110 | 5.8% |
| Motorcycle | 17 | -22.7% |
| TaxiCab | 261 | 0.4% |
| Walk | 928 | -6.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Naperville by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.