State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
4,966.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.49%
Growth Since 2010
-0.96%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Wilmette, Illinois Population 2021
26,827
Wilmette is a city located in Cook County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 26,827, it is the 79th largest city in Illinois and the 1435th largest city in the United States . Wilmette is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -0.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,087 in 2010. Wilmette reached it's highest population of 32,134 in 1970. Spanning over 5 miles, Wilmette has a population density of 4,966 people per square mile.
The average household income in Wilmette is $243,546 with a poverty rate of 3.07%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,484 per month, and the median house value is $707,800. The median age in Wilmette is 45.5 years, 45 years for males, and 46 years for females.
Wilmette Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wilmette was:
- White: 83.15%
- Asian: 12.86%
- Two or more races: 2.79%
- Black or African American: 0.84%
- Other race: 0.23%
- Native American: 0.13%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Wilmette, Illinois is 26,827 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 27,220.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 27,087.
Wilmette, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,655 | 83.15% |
| Asian | 3,505 | 12.86% |
| Two or More Races | 761 | 2.79% |
| Black or African American | 228 | 0.84% |
| Some Other Race | 63 | 0.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 35 | 0.13% |
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Wilmette Population by Race
Wilmette Population Pyramid $2021
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Wilmette Population by Age
Wilmette Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,717 | 2.79 | 87.3 |
| Married | 6,876 | 3.33 | 92.9 |
| Non Family | 2,150 | 1.1 | 71.2 |
| Female | 502 | 2.69 | 87.1 |
| Male | 189 | 2.71 | 68.3 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
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Wilmette Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 81 | 0.44% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 236 | 1.29% |
| High School Graduate | 837 | 4.57% |
| Some College | 1,469 | 8.02% |
| Associates Degree | 448 | 2.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,202 | 33.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,039 | 49.36% |
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Wilmette Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Wilmette Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,220 | 15,062 | 12,832 |
| Asian | 2,364 | 2,248 | 1,867 |
| Hispanic | 392 | 378 | 286 |
| 2+ Races | 213 | 213 | 200 |
| Black | 130 | 112 | 43 |
| Other Race | 28 | 28 | 20 |
| Native American | 24 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 93.90%.
Wilmette Educational Attainment by Race
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$88,577
Average Earnings
$118,165
Average Male
$56,855
Average Female
Wilmette Earnings by Educational Attainment
Wilmette Language by Age
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Wilmette Language
81.70% of Wilmette residents speak only English, while 18.30% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.89% of the population.
Wilmette Language
Wilmette Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,959 | 557 | 2.54% |
| Asian | 3,489 | 194 | 5.56% |
| Black | 206 | 44 | 21.36% |
| Multiple | 761 | 21 | 2.76% |
| Hispanic | 730 | 19 | 2.60% |
| Other | 63 | 17 | 26.98% |
3.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.04%
Male Poverty Rate
3.10%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wilmette
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wilmette is Other, with 26.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wilmette is White, with 2.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.88%.
Wilmette Poverty
Wilmette Poverty Rate by Education
Wilmette Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
67.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.8%
Male Marriage Rate
64.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Wilmette Married by Age and Sex
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Wilmette 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 35-44.
Wilmette Marital Status by Race
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Wilmette Marital Status
Wilmette Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 724 | 4.41% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.74% |
| Black | 10 | 6.99% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1.61% |
Wilmette Veterans by Race
Wilmette Veterans by Education
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0.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
Wilmette Veterans by Education
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61.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Wilmette Employment by Age
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Wilmette Employment by Race
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Wilmette 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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83.05%
Native Born
16.95%
Foreign Born
4.90%
Non Citizen
12.05%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.05% of Wilmette residents were born in the United States, with 54.48% having been born in Illinois. 4.90% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Wilmette Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,827 | -131 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 26,958 | -131 | -0.48% |
| 2019 | 27,089 | -131 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 27,220 | -140 | -0.51% |
| 2017 | 27,360 | 23 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 27,337 | -82 | -0.30% |
| 2015 | 27,419 | -42 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 27,461 | 59 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 27,402 | 89 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 27,313 | 99 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 27,214 | 134 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 27,080 | -571 | -0.21% |
| 2000 | 27,651 | 961 | 0.35% |
| 1990 | 26,690 | -1,531 | -0.56% |
| 1980 | 28,221 | -3,913 | -1.29% |
| 1970 | 32,134 | 3,866 | 1.29% |
| 1960 | 28,268 | 10,106 | 4.52% |
| 1950 | 18,162 | 936 | 0.53% |
| 1940 | 17,226 | 1,993 | 1.24% |
| 1930 | 15,233 | 7,419 | 6.90% |
| 1920 | 7,814 | 2,871 | 4.69% |
| 1910 | 4,943 | 0.00% |