Northbrook is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Northbrook has a 2024 population of 33,601. Northbrook is currently declining at a rate of -1.11% annually and its population has decreased by -4.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,105 in 2020.
The average household income in Northbrook is $212,149 with a poverty rate of 3.69%. The median age in Northbrook is 49.4 years: 48.1 years for males, and 50.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Northbrook was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,987 | 77.22% |
| Asian | 5,708 | 16.33% |
| Two or more races | 1,175 | 3.36% |
| Black or African American | 843 | 2.41% |
| Other race | 237 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,481 | 2.54 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Married | 8,715 | 3.13 | 95.4 | 4.6 |
| Non Family | 3,711 | 1.13 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Female | 819 | 2.74 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Male | 236 | 2.44 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
87.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 283 | 1.11% |
| Associates Degree | 1,039 | 4.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,362 | 32.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,180 | 39.76% |
| High School Graduate | 2,528 | 9.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 390 | 1.52% |
| Some College | 2,820 | 11.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,096 | 19,662 | 14,293 |
| Asian | 4,089 | 3,957 | 3,376 |
| Hispanic | 654 | 572 | 406 |
| Black | 530 | 505 | 267 |
| 2+ Races | 430 | 413 | 318 |
| Other Race | 111 | 50 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.84%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 82.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $84,496 | $117,378 | $63,933 |
| Graduate Degree | $135,509 | $167,727 | $100,469 |
| High School Graduate | $54,706 | $57,449 | $30,900 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,423 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $91,716 | $119,625 | $67,620 |
| Some College | $55,506 | $63,245 | $41,761 |
$91,716
Average Earnings
$119,625
Average Male
$67,620
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.99% of Northbrook residents speak only English, while 24.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 13.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,866 | 882 | 3.41% |
| Asian | 5,668 | 181 | 3.19% |
| Hispanic | 1,428 | 94 | 6.58% |
| Multiple | 1,175 | 63 | 5.36% |
| Black | 714 | 46 | 6.44% |
| Other | 211 | 32 | 15.17% |
3.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.14%
Male Poverty Rate
5.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Northbrook is Other, with 15.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Northbrook is Asian, with 3.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.37% |
| Some College | 6.72% |
| High School | 4.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.07% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.31% |
| Male Employed | 0.91% |
| Female Employed | 0.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $210,123 | $259,250 |
| Households | $150,236 | $212,149 |
| Married Families | $220,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,239 | $85,165 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.6%
Male Marriage Rate
60.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,056
Number of Veterans
1,016
Male Veterans
40
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 297 |
| Second Gulf War | 168 |
| Korea | 137 |
| World War II | 100 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 671 |
| 18 to 34 | 131 |
| 65 to 74 | 118 |
| 35 to 54 | 69 |
| 55 to 64 | 67 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 938 | 4.25% |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 10.08% |
| Asian | 51 | 1.19% |
| Black | 15 | 2.12% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 1.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
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.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.7%
Born in Northbrook
80.03%
Native Born
19.97%
Foreign Born
4.49%
Non Citizen
15.47%
Naturalized
80.03% of Northbrook residents were born in the United States, with 60.7% having been born in Illinois. 4.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 31,721 | -376 | -1.17% |
| 2028 | 32,097 | -376 | -1.16% |
| 2027 | 32,473 | -376 | -1.14% |
| 2026 | 32,849 | -376 | -1.13% |
| 2025 | 33,225 | -376 | -1.12% |
| 2024 | 33,601 | -376 | -1.11% |
| 2023 | 33,977 | -125 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 34,102 | -458 | -1.33% |
| 2021 | 34,560 | -545 | -1.55% |
| 2020 | 35,105 | 2,179 | 6.62% |
| 2019 | 32,926 | -179 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 33,105 | -219 | -0.66% |
| 2017 | 33,324 | -188 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 33,512 | -136 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 33,648 | -59 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 33,707 | 53 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 33,654 | 117 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 33,537 | 138 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 33,399 | 163 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 33,236 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 33,435 | 1,127 | 3.49% |
| 1990 | 32,308 | 1,530 | 4.97% |
| 1980 | 30,778 | 5,356 | 21.07% |
| 1970 | 25,422 | 13,787 | 118.5% |
| 1960 | 11,635 | 8,287 | 247.52% |
| 1950 | 3,348 | -28,373 | -89.45% |