State
County
Land Area
38.8 sq mi
Density
3,843.4/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.24%
Growth Since 2010
5.16%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
9,407,300
Naperville is a city located in Illinois. With a 2020 population of 149,167, it is the 3rd largest city in Illinois (after Chicago and Aurora) and the 178th largest city in the United States. Naperville is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 5.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 141,853 in 2010. Naperville reached it's highest population of 149,167 in 2021. Spanning over 39 miles, Naperville has a population density of 3,843 people per square mile.
The average household income in Naperville is $154,724 with a poverty rate of 4.27%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,516 per month, and the median house value is $416,700. The median age in Naperville is 39.1 years, 38.4 years for males, and 39.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.2 males.
Naperville is a city that is located in the state of Illinois. It is located within both Will and DuPage counties. Naperville, which is a suburb of Chicago, has been on many lists by various publications, including being named one of the safest cities in the country and ranking as one of the best cities for retirement, among other accolades.
Edward Hospital is the top employer in the area, giving jobs to over 4,000 people. Nicor, Alcatel-Lucent, the Indian Prairie School District 204, and the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 are among the city’s other top employers, providing jobs for thousands of residents in Naperville and surrounding areas.
Naperville has seen its population grow by staggering amounts throughout its history. The population in 1950 was just over 7,000 but jumped to almost 13,000 by the time of the next census. By 1980, the population had grown to exceed 42,000, then doubled in the 1990s. Current population estimates show that the population has increased by 3.7% since the 2010 census, and it won’t be long before the city hits the 150,000-resident milestone.
Naperville was first settled by Joseph Naper in 1831 under the name Naper’s Settlement. Family and friends also joined Naper in settling the area. Several families also moved to the, and over 100 settlers were living in Naper’s Settlement by 1832. It was believed that the Sauk Tribe would attach the area, so settlers temporarily moved to Fort Dearborn. When Fort Payne was built, the settlers returned.
In 1839, Naper’s Settlement was designated as the county seat for DuPage County. In 1857, the Village of Naperville was established and was later reincorporated as a city in 1890. As the 1900s arrived, the city continued to grow. The city, like many in the United States, faced its share of troubles, including a train collision in 1946 that was deemed as one of the worst in history.
The city’s population grew significantly beginning in the 1960s and continued through the 1980s and 1990s after the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway was constructed. Chicago’s metro area also helped fuel population growth with the addition of jobs and new corporations in the area, including Western Electric, Bell Labs and Nicor.
Today, the city continues to attract new residents. In addition to its historic buildings and landmarks, the city also boasts multiple restaurants, shopping centers, and retailers. It also has the Naperville River Walk, which is a popular destination for residents and visitors.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Naperville was:
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
Year | Total Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | 9,407,300 | -25,620 | -0.27% |
2020 | 9,432,920 | -25,620 | -0.27% |
2019 | 9,458,540 | -25,620 | -0.27% |
2018 | 9,484,160 | -29,950 | -0.32% |
2017 | 9,514,110 | -19,550 | -0.21% |
2016 | 9,533,660 | -18,890 | -0.20% |
2015 | 9,552,550 | -7,880 | -0.08% |
2014 | 9,560,430 | 10,240 | 0.11% |
2013 | 9,550,190 | 22,100 | 0.23% |
2012 | 9,528,090 | 27,220 | 0.29% |
2011 | 9,500,870 | 30,240 | 0.32% |
2010 | 9,470,630 | 0.00% |
Race | Population | Percentage |
---|---|---|
White | 106,290 | 72.06% |
Asian | 28,211 | 19.13% |
Black or African American | 7,408 | 5.02% |
Two or More Races | 4,177 | 2.83% |
Some Other Race | 1,156 | 0.78% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 239 | 0.16% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.01% |
Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
---|---|---|---|
All | 51,940 | 2.79 | 75.6 |
Married | 34,302 | 3.31 | 88.2 |
Non Family | 12,711 | 1.23 | 51.2 |
Female | 3,664 | 3.19 | 48.3 |
Male | 1,263 | 3.03 | 58 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Less Than 9th Grade | 1,977 | 2.03% |
9th to 12th Grade | 1,007 | 1.03% |
High School Graduate | 9,858 | 10.10% |
Some College | 12,328 | 12.63% |
Associates Degree | 5,826 | 5.97% |
Bachelors Degree | 37,007 | 37.93% |
Graduate Degree | 29,575 | 30.31% |
Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
---|---|---|---|
White | 67,906 | 67,038 | 46,087 |
Asian | 18,938 | 17,925 | 15,493 |
Hispanic | 4,916 | 4,011 | 1,904 |
Black | 4,431 | 4,241 | 2,266 |
Multiple Races | 1,329 | 1,321 | 779 |
Other Race | 714 | 591 | 176 |
Native American | 144 | 144 | 57 |
Islander | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.81%.
$72,869
Average Earnings
$99,034
Average Male
$47,212
Average Female
75.99% of Naperville 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 10.24% of the population.
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
---|---|---|---|
White | 97,274 | 3,238 | 3.33% |
Black | 7,228 | 1,053 | 14.57% |
Asian | 28,083 | 939 | 3.34% |
Hispanic | 8,332 | 698 | 8.38% |
Multiple | 4,098 | 187 | 4.56% |
Other | 1,120 | 97 | 8.66% |
Islander | 20 | 9 | 45.00% |
4.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.02%
Male Poverty Rate
4.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Naperville is Islander, with 45.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Naperville is White, with 3.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.30%.
61.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.7%
Male Marriage Rate
59.3%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
---|---|---|
White | 3,714 | 4.57% |
Asian | 221 | 1.09% |
Black | 220 | 3.99% |
Hispanic | 136 | 2.24% |
2 or More | 32 | 1.73% |
Indian | 11 | 7.10% |
2.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
69.1%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
80.01%
Native Born
19.99%
Foreign Born
8.45%
Non Citizen
11.54%
Naturalized
80.01% of Naperville residents were born in the United States, with 55.67% having been born in Illinois. 8.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | 149,167 | 359 | 0.24% |
2020 | 148,808 | 359 | 0.24% |
2019 | 148,449 | 359 | 0.24% |
2018 | 148,090 | 471 | 0.32% |
2017 | 147,619 | 427 | 0.29% |
2016 | 147,192 | 217 | 0.15% |
2015 | 146,975 | 782 | 0.53% |
2014 | 146,193 | 1,301 | 0.90% |
2013 | 144,892 | 875 | 0.61% |
2012 | 144,017 | 812 | 0.57% |
2011 | 143,205 | 803 | 0.56% |
2010 | 142,402 | 14,044 | 1.04% |
2000 | 128,358 | 43,007 | 4.16% |
1990 | 85,351 | 42,750 | 7.20% |
1980 | 42,601 | 19,807 | 6.45% |
1970 | 22,794 | 9,861 | 5.83% |
1960 | 12,933 | 5,920 | 6.31% |
1950 | 7,013 | 1,741 | 2.89% |
1940 | 5,272 | 154 | 0.30% |
1930 | 5,118 | 1,288 | 2.94% |
1920 | 3,830 | 381 | 1.05% |
1910 | 3,449 | 820 | 2.75% |
1900 | 2,629 | 0.00% |