State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,208.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.42%
Growth Since 2010
0.22%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Winnetka, Illinois Population 2021
12,214
Winnetka is a city located in Cook County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 12,214, it is the 195th largest city in Illinois and the 2681st largest city in the United States . Winnetka is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually but its population has increased by 0.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,187 in 2010. Winnetka reached it's highest population of 14,131 in 1970. Spanning over 4 miles, Winnetka has a population density of 3,208 people per square mile.
The average household income in Winnetka is $369,618 with a poverty rate of 2.86%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,628 per month, and the median house value is $1.09 Mn. The median age in Winnetka is 40.9 years, 41.4 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
Winnetka Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Winnetka was:
- White: 92.92%
- Asian: 3.93%
- Two or more races: 2.08%
- Other race: 0.56%
- Native American: 0.40%
- Black or African American: 0.11%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Winnetka, Illinois is 12,214 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 12,367.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 12,187.
Winnetka, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,548 | 92.92% |
| Asian | 489 | 3.93% |
| Two or More Races | 258 | 2.08% |
| Some Other Race | 69 | 0.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50 | 0.40% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.11% |
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Winnetka Population by Race
Winnetka Population Pyramid $2021
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Winnetka Population by Age
Winnetka Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,107 | 3.02 | 89.6 |
| Married | 3,147 | 3.49 | 95.8 |
| Non Family | 749 | 1.15 | 66.4 |
| Female | 178 | 2.74 | 75.3 |
| Male | 33 | 2.45 | 100 |
3.42
Average Family Size
3.02
Average Household Size
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Winnetka Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 0.40% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0.00% | |
| High School Graduate | 160 | 2.08% |
| Some College | 279 | 3.62% |
| Associates Degree | 122 | 1.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,174 | 41.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,943 | 51.15% |
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Winnetka Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Winnetka Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,066 | 7,035 | 6,528 |
| Asian | 356 | 356 | 346 |
| Hispanic | 182 | 182 | 138 |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Other Race | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 21 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
Winnetka Educational Attainment by Race
Winnetka Earnings by Educational Attainment
Winnetka Language by Age
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Winnetka Language
89.80% of Winnetka residents speak only English, while 10.20% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.18% of the population.
Winnetka Language
Winnetka Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,185 | 247 | 2.21% |
| Hispanic | 359 | 46 | 12.81% |
| Asian | 489 | 37 | 7.57% |
| Other | 69 | 25 | 36.23% |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 100.00% |
2.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.81%
Male Poverty Rate
2.91%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Winnetka
The race most likely to be in poverty in Winnetka is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Winnetka is White, with 2.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.38%.
Winnetka Poverty
Winnetka Poverty Rate by Education
Winnetka Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
71.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
73.3%
Male Marriage Rate
68.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Winnetka Married by Age and Sex
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Winnetka 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.
Winnetka Marital Status by Race
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Winnetka Marital Status
Winnetka Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 282 | 3.62% |
| Asian | 21 | 5.74% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 19.30% |
Winnetka Veterans by Race
Winnetka Veterans by Education
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2.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
Winnetka Veterans by Education
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56.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
Winnetka Employment by Age
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Winnetka Employment by Race
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Winnetka 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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91.13%
Native Born
8.87%
Foreign Born
4.05%
Non Citizen
4.82%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.13% of Winnetka residents were born in the United States, with 55.52% having been born in Illinois. 4.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Winnetka Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,214 | -51 | -0.42% |
| 2020 | 12,265 | -51 | -0.41% |
| 2019 | 12,316 | -51 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 12,367 | -84 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 12,451 | -35 | -0.28% |
| 2016 | 12,486 | -28 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 12,514 | -21 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 12,535 | 59 | 0.47% |
| 2013 | 12,476 | 77 | 0.62% |
| 2012 | 12,399 | 76 | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 12,323 | 113 | 0.93% |
| 2010 | 12,210 | -209 | -0.17% |
| 2000 | 12,419 | 245 | 0.20% |
| 1990 | 12,174 | -598 | -0.48% |
| 1980 | 12,772 | -1,359 | -1.01% |
| 1970 | 14,131 | 763 | 0.56% |
| 1960 | 13,368 | 1,263 | 1.00% |
| 1950 | 12,105 | -325 | -0.26% |
| 1940 | 12,430 | 264 | 0.21% |
| 1930 | 12,166 | 5,472 | 6.16% |
| 1920 | 6,694 | 3,526 | 7.77% |
| 1910 | 3,168 | 0.00% |