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Wheaton, IL

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Wheaton, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

53,557population

36.8median age

This community is a community of 53,557 with a median age of 36.8. The population is predominantly White (76.3%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (8.9%). Median household income is $120,008. 96.2% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 64.5% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 71.7%, with a median home value of $455,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.3%40,848

Hispanic/Latino

8.9%4,785

Asian

5.8%3,094

Two or More

4.2%2,231

Black

4.1%2,217

Other

0.7%367

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%607

High School Diploma

9.8%3,446

Some College (<1 yr)

3.8%1,344

Some College (1+ yr)

9.7%3,405

Associate's Degree

6.7%2,353

Bachelor's Degree

36.4%12,804

Master's Degree

21.1%7,401

Professional Degree

4.7%1,635

Doctorate

2.4%830

HS or Higher

96.2%

BA or Higher

64.5%

Graduate+

28.1%

Housingi

$455,700median home value

$1,799median rent

71.7%homeownership

20,359total units

3.8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 71.7%

Renter 28.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%138

$50K–$100K

0.3%43

$100K–$150K

1.3%189

$150K–$200K

3.7%523

$200K–$300K

11.8%1,655

$300K–$500K

40.3%5,659

$500K–$1M

38.1%5,350

$1M+

3.4%482

Rent Distribution

Under $500

137

$500–$750

132

$750–$1,000

136

$1,000–$1,250

426

$1,250–$1,500

856

$1,500–$2,000

1,612

$2,000+

2,005

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%71

2010–2019

4.5%906

2000–2009

4.2%856

1990–1999

9.1%1,846

1980–1989

19.8%4,030

1970–1979

28.3%5,765

1960–1969

9.2%1,873

1950–1959

12.8%2,616

1940–1949

2.9%591

1939 or earlier

8.9%1,805

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.3%16,517

Electricity

13.4%2,626

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%139

Other

0.6%110

No Fuel

0.5%107

Coal

0.2%45

Fuel Oil

0.2%37

Solar

0%7

Household Economyi

$120,008median household income

$62,088per capita income

5.2%poverty rate

3.7%unemployment

28,067labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%753

$10K–$15K

1.2%230

$15K–$20K

0.9%186

$20K–$25K

1.8%355

$25K–$30K

1.6%312

$30K–$35K

2.4%476

$35K–$40K

1.6%310

$40K–$45K

1.9%373

$45K–$50K

2.5%496

$50K–$60K

3.8%747

$60K–$75K

7.2%1,407

$75K–$100K

11.7%2,293

$100K–$125K

11.8%2,317

$125K–$150K

8.2%1,601

$150K–$200K

13.1%2,567

$200K+

26.4%5,165

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

362

Residentsi

791

Avg. Tenant Renti

$489/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers39 homes97% occupied$443/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8121 homes98% occupied$504/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $120,008/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $36K/yr

78%

Very low income$36K–$60K/yr

19%

Low income$60K–$96K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

67.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

58.6% of subsidized households are minority

9.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

71.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,78210.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

540

Korea

310

India

237

China

218

Poland

215

Philippines

172

United Kingdom

155

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

26,332

Avg. Commutei

25.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

27,022

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,189(2.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.7%Insured

2.3%Uninsured