Waltham, Illinois Population 2024

402

Waltham is a city located in Illinois. Waltham has a 2024 population of 402. Waltham is currently declining at a rate of -1.23% annually and its population has decreased by -3.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 418 in 2020.

The average household income in Waltham is $105,900 with a poverty rate of 1.24%. The median age in Waltham is 43.8 years: 39.8 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.

Waltham Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waltham was:

  • White: 96.53%
  • Two or more races: 3.47%
  • Black or African American: 0%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
36.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
11.20/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-3.83% (-16)
The current population of Waltham, Illinois is 402 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 418.

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White77896.53%
Two or more races283.47%
Black or African American00%
Native American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Waltham Population by Race

Waltham Population Pyramid 2024

Waltham Median Age

43.8

Total

39.8

Male

45.1

Female

Waltham Adults

There are 584 adults, (99 of whom are seniors) in Waltham.

Waltham Age Dependency

66.2

Age Dependency Ratio

20.4

Old Age Dependency Ratio

45.8

Child Dependency Ratio

Waltham Sex Ratio

Female44054.59%
Male36645.41%

Waltham Population by Age

Waltham Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All2782.987.412.6
Married1963.685.214.8
Non Family671.06919
Female1021000
Male51.81000

3.48

Average Family Size

2.9

Average Household Size

87.4%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Waltham Households and Families

Male

Female

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Education Attained
Count
Percentage
9th to 12th Grade234.16%
Associates Degree539.58%
Bachelors Degree7213.02%
Graduate Degree529.4%
High School Graduate23943.22%
Less Than 9th Grade00%
Some College11420.61%

Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Waltham Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Waltham Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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Race
Total
High School
Bachelors
White517494118
Hispanic30300
2+ Races666

The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.

Waltham Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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Name
Average
Male
Female
Bachelors Degree$0$0$46,563
Graduate Degree$36,985$0$36,471
High School Graduate$73,155$74,256$24,931
Less Than 9th Grade$0$0$0
Overall$39,129$74,202$0
Some College$0$120,167$2,499

$39,129

Average Earnings

$74,202

Average Male

$0

Average Female

Waltham Earnings by Educational Attainment

Waltham Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Waltham Language

98.01% of Waltham residents speak only English, while 1.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.99% of the population.

Waltham Language

Waltham Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White748101.34%

1.24%

Overall Poverty Rate

1.64%

Male Poverty Rate

0.91%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Waltham

The race most likely to be in poverty in Waltham is White, with 1.34% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Waltham is White, with 1.34% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.36%.

Waltham Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Bachelors or Greater8.06%
Less Than 9th Grade0%
High School0%
Some College0%

Waltham Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Female Employed1.73%
Male Employed0%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Unemployed0%

Waltham Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Waltham Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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Name
Median
Mean
Families$106,442$120,803
Households$87,500$105,900
Married Families$113,333$-999,999,999
Non Families$63,958$58,966

mean

median

Income by Household Type

Waltham Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

68.2%

Overall Marriage Rate

61.5%

Male Marriage Rate

75.2%

Female Marriage Rate

Waltham Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Waltham Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.

Waltham Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Waltham Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

15

Number of Veterans

15

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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War
Veterans
Vietnam10
Second Gulf War0
First Gulf War0
Korea0
World War II0

Waltham Veterans by War

count

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Age Group
Veterans
55 to 645
65 to 745
75+5
18 to 340
35 to 540

Waltham Veterans by Age

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Name
Veterans
% of Total
White152.6%

Waltham Veterans by Race

Waltham Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

33.33%

Veteran Disability Rate

Waltham Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

76.9%

Labor Force Participation

72.7%

Employment Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

Waltham Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Waltham Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Waltham Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

88.46%

Born in Waltham

100%

Native Born

0%

Foreign Born

0%

Non Citizen

0%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

100% of Waltham residents were born in the United States, with 88.46% having been born in Illinois. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.

Waltham Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
2029377-5-1.31%
2028382-5-1.29%
2027387-5-1.28%
2026392-5-1.26%
2025397-5-1.24%
2024402-5-1.23%
2023407-5-1.21%
2022412-5-1.2%
2021417-1-0.24%
2020418163.98%
2019402-3-0.74%
2018405-2-0.49%
2017407-2-0.49%
2016409-2-0.49%
2015411-3-0.72%
2014414-3-0.72%
2013417-4-0.95%
2012421-3-0.71%
2011424-2-0.47%
201042600%

Waltham Population by Year