Wilmette, IL Demographics
What is the population of Wilmette?
There are 27,550 residents in Wilmette, with a median age of 45. Of this, 49.07% are males and 50.93% are females. US-born citizens make up 82.61% of the resident pool in Wilmette, while non-US-born citizens account for 13.6%. Additionally, 3.79% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 24,479 people in Wilmette currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 27,550 | -0.9% |
| Male Population | 13,520 | -0.2% |
| Female Population | 14,030 | -1.5% |
Male Population 49.07%
Female Population 50.93%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 45 | -1.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 22,758 | -1.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,748 | 2.5% |
| Not Citizen | 1,044 | 8.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 82.61%
Citizen not U.S. Born 13.6%
Not Citizen 3.79%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 341 | -17.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,854 | 8.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 223 | -16.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 435 | 17.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 24,479 | -1.1% |
Moved from Abroad 1.25%
Moved from Same County 6.78%
Moved from Same State 0.82%
Moved from Different State 1.59%
Same House as Last Year 89.56%
What are the employment statistics in Wilmette?
White-collar workers make up 96.35% of the working population in Wilmette, while blue-collar employees account for 3.65%. There are also 4,784 entrepreneurs in Wilmette (19.9% of the workforce); 14,768 workers employed in private companies (61.44%); and 1,706 people working in governmental institutions (7.1%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 23,160 | 98.8% |
| Blue Collar | 878 | 65.0% |
White Collar 96.35%
Blue Collar 3.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,784 | 92.1% |
| Private Companies | 14,768 | 98.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,706 | 114.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,780 | 92.7% |
Self Employees 19.9%
Private Companies 61.44%
Governmental Workers 7.1%
Not for Profit Companies 11.57%
How many households are there in Wilmette?
There are a total of 10,280 households in Wilmette, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 73.82% of these Wilmette households, while non-family units account for the remaining 26.18%. Additionally, 39.59% of households have children and 60.41% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 10,280 | -1.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -24.8% |
| Family Households | 7,589 | -0.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,691 | -2.9% |
Family Households 73.82%
Non-Family Households 26.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 4,070 | -0.6% |
| Households without Children | 6,210 | -1.5% |
Households with Children 39.59%
Households without Children 60.41%
What are the median and average incomes in Wilmette?
The average annual household income in Wilmette is $291,930, while the median household income sits at $192,300 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $250,001, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $246,250.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $291,930 | 6.7% |
| Median Household Income | $192,300 | 4.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 926 | 15.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 26,318 | -1.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Wilmette?
There are 10,730 housing units in Wilmette, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1956. Of the 10,280 occupied housing units in Wilmette, 88.36% are owner-occupied, while 11.64% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.71% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $855,400. In general, housing costs reach $3,103 per month in Wilmette.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 10,730 | -0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1956 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,137 | -2.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 830 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,172 | -10.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,837 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 741 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 367 | 29.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 558 | -1.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 538 | -0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 510 | 23.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 40 | 122.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,280 | -1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 9,083 | 0.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,197 | -9.5% |
Owner Occupied 88.36%
Renter Occupied 11.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,605 | 0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,478 | -0.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $855,400 | 3.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $709,700 | 4.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $3,103 | 4.5% |
With Mortgage 61.71%
Without Mortgage 38.29%
What is the level of education in Wilmette?
Approximately 8.76% of the population in Wilmette holds a high school degree (that's 1,688 residents), while 7.66% have attained a college certificate (1,476 locals) and 33.4% have a bachelor's degree (6,438 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 70 | -21.4% |
| Some High School | 1,688 | -6.5% |
| Some College | 1,476 | -18.3% |
| Associate Degree | 445 | 6.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6,438 | -0.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,159 | -0.3% |
No High School 0.36%
Some High School 8.76%
Some College 7.66%
Associate Degree 2.31%
Bachelor's Degree 33.4%
Graduate Degree 47.52%
What is the marital status of Wilmette residents?
A total of 4,211 people in Wilmette have never been married (which represents 19.86% of the total population), while 13,985 of them are wedded (65.95%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 137 (0.65%) and 1,809 (8.53%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,211 | -1.8% |
| Married | 13,985 | -0.8% |
| Separated | 137 | 37.0% |
| Widowed | 1,199 | -9.8% |
| Divorced | 1,809 | 2.3% |
Never Married 19.86%
Married 65.95%
Separated 0.65%
Widowed 5.65%
Divorced 8.53%
What are the most common means of transportation in Wilmette?
The top three means of transportation people in Wilmette use to get to work are: car, railroad and subway or elevated. A total of 5,477 residents commute by car, 1,460 prefer going to work by railroad and 395 by subway or elevated
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 5,477 | -3.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 51 | -5.6% |
| Subway or Elevated | 395 | N/A |
| Railroad | 1,460 | -9.8% |
| Bicycle | 84 | -19.2% |
| TaxiCab | 7 | -68.2% |
| Walk | 299 | -12.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Wilmette by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.