World Population Review
Wheaton, Illinois Population 2021
52,019
Wheaton is a city located in Illinois. With a 2020 population of 52,019, it is the 28th largest city in Illinois and the 762nd largest city in the United States . Wheaton is currently declining at a rate of -0.69% annually and its population has decreased by -1.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 52,894 in 2010. Wheaton reached it's highest population of 55,416 in 2000. Spanning over 11 miles, Wheaton has a population density of 4,602 people per square mile.
The average household income in Wheaton is $137,203 with a poverty rate of 5.41%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,419 per month, and the median house value is $358,000. The median age in Wheaton is 37.3 years, 34.9 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
Wheaton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wheaton was:
- White: 84.74%
- Asian: 6.35%
- Black or African American: 4.48%
- Two or more races: 3.27%
- Other race: 0.95%
- Native American: 0.16%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.05%
The current population of Wheaton, Illinois is 52,019 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 53,108.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 52,894.
Wheaton, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,143 | 84.74% |
| Asian | 3,383 | 6.35% |
| Black or African American | 2,385 | 4.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1,743 | 3.27% |
| Some Other Race | 504 | 0.95% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 84 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.05% |
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Wheaton Population by Race
Wheaton Population Pyramid $2021
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Wheaton Population by Age
Wheaton Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,174 | 2.62 | 73.2 |
| Married | 11,564 | 3.25 | 86 |
| Non Family | 5,777 | 1.24 | 54.7 |
| Female | 1,297 | 2.97 | 51.9 |
| Male | 536 | 3.21 | 49.1 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
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Wheaton Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 697 | 1.99% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 616 | 1.76% |
| High School Graduate | 3,536 | 10.09% |
| Some College | 5,378 | 15.35% |
| Associates Degree | 2,335 | 6.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,824 | 36.60% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,655 | 27.55% |
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Wheaton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Wheaton Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,140 | 28,593 | 20,028 |
| Asian | 2,057 | 1,860 | 1,282 |
| Hispanic | 1,918 | 1,702 | 595 |
| Black | 1,355 | 1,174 | 294 |
| 2+ Races | 581 | 419 | 283 |
| Other Race | 198 | 145 | 77 |
| Native American | 46 | 21 | |
| Islander | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.12%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 68.73%.
Wheaton Educational Attainment by Race
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$57,206
Average Earnings
$80,669
Average Male
$44,581
Average Female
Wheaton Earnings by Educational Attainment
Wheaton Language by Age
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Wheaton Language
84.59% of Wheaton residents speak only English, while 15.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.72% of the population.
Wheaton Language
Wheaton Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40,136 | 1,507 | 3.75% |
| Asian | 3,085 | 603 | 19.55% |
| Black | 2,246 | 390 | 17.36% |
| Hispanic | 3,273 | 132 | 4.03% |
| Multiple | 1,626 | 81 | 4.98% |
| Other | 478 | 59 | 12.34% |
5.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.45%
Male Poverty Rate
6.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wheaton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheaton is Asian, with 19.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheaton is White, with 3.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.73%.
Wheaton Poverty
Wheaton Poverty Rate by Education
Wheaton Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
56.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.3%
Male Marriage Rate
54.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Wheaton Married by Age and Sex
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Wheaton Marriage
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.
Wheaton Marital Status by Race
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Wheaton Marital Status
Wheaton Veterans by War
Wheaton Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,740 | 4.92% |
| Hispanic | 93 | 3.77% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 5.79% |
| Asian | 30 | 1.14% |
| Black | 21 | 1.24% |
| Other Race | 14 | 4.11% |
Wheaton Veterans by Race
Wheaton Veterans by Education
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3.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
Wheaton Veterans by Education
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65.6%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Wheaton Employment by Age
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Wheaton Employment by Race
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Wheaton Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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87.55%
Native Born
12.45%
Foreign Born
5.11%
Non Citizen
7.33%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
87.55% of Wheaton residents were born in the United States, with 59.89% having been born in Illinois. 5.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Wheaton Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 52,019 | -363 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 52,382 | -363 | -0.69% |
| 2019 | 52,745 | -363 | -0.68% |
| 2018 | 53,108 | -298 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 53,406 | -112 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 53,518 | -218 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 53,736 | -33 | -0.06% |
| 2014 | 53,769 | 4 | 0.01% |
| 2013 | 53,765 | 189 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 53,576 | 160 | 0.30% |
| 2011 | 53,416 | 312 | 0.59% |
| 2010 | 53,104 | -2,312 | -0.43% |
| 2000 | 55,416 | 3,952 | 0.74% |
| 1990 | 51,464 | 8,421 | 1.80% |
| 1980 | 43,043 | 11,905 | 3.29% |
| 1970 | 31,138 | 6,826 | 2.51% |
| 1960 | 24,312 | 12,674 | 7.65% |
| 1950 | 11,638 | 4,249 | 4.65% |
| 1940 | 7,389 | 131 | 0.18% |
| 1930 | 7,258 | 3,121 | 5.78% |
| 1920 | 4,137 | 714 | 1.91% |
| 1910 | 3,423 | 1,823 | 7.90% |
| 1900 | 1,600 | 0.00% |