State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,380.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.62%
Growth Since 2010
-3.06%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Winthrop Harbor, Illinois Population 2021
6,536
Winthrop Harbor is a city located in Lake County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 6,536, it is the 287th largest city in Illinois and the 4108th largest city in the United States . Winthrop Harbor is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -3.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,742 in 2010. Winthrop Harbor reached it's highest population of 6,873 in 2010. Spanning over 5 miles, Winthrop Harbor has a population density of 1,380 people per square mile.
The average household income in Winthrop Harbor is $104,545 with a poverty rate of 2.04%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,069 per month, and the median house value is $196,300. The median age in Winthrop Harbor is 45.9 years, 46.9 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
Winthrop Harbor Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Winthrop Harbor was:
- White: 93.88%
- Other race: 2.86%
- Black or African American: 1.50%
- Asian: 1.16%
- Two or more races: 0.49%
- Native American: 0.10%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois is 6,536 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 6,659.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 6,742.
Winthrop Harbor, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,310 | 93.88% |
| Some Other Race | 192 | 2.86% |
| Black or African American | 101 | 1.50% |
| Asian | 78 | 1.16% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 0.49% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.10% |
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Winthrop Harbor Population by Race
Winthrop Harbor Population Pyramid $2021
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Winthrop Harbor Population by Age
Winthrop Harbor Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,530 | 2.65 | 78 |
| Married | 1,501 | 3.06 | 86.7 |
| Non Family | 621 | 1.16 | 76.7 |
| Female | 250 | 3 | 46 |
| Male | 158 | 4.06 | 51.9 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
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Winthrop Harbor Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 103 | 2.06% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 221 | 4.42% |
| High School Graduate | 1,390 | 27.78% |
| Some College | 1,343 | 26.84% |
| Associates Degree | 540 | 10.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,130 | 22.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 276 | 5.52% |
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Winthrop Harbor Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Winthrop Harbor Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,437 | 4,230 | 1,287 |
| Hispanic | 412 | 298 | 61 |
| Other Race | 93 | 66 | 15 |
| Black | 79 | 76 | 13 |
| Asian | 70 | 70 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 19 | 6 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 |
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 55.71%.
Winthrop Harbor Educational Attainment by Race
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$45,711
Average Earnings
$53,542
Average Male
$41,051
Average Female
Winthrop Harbor Earnings by Educational Attainment
Winthrop Harbor Language by Age
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Winthrop Harbor Language
92.57% of Winthrop Harbor residents speak only English, while 7.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.88% of the population.
Winthrop Harbor Language
Winthrop Harbor Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,840 | 134 | 2.29% |
| Black | 101 | 3 | 2.97% |
2.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.62%
Male Poverty Rate
2.43%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Winthrop Harbor
The race most likely to be in poverty in Winthrop Harbor is Black, with 2.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Winthrop Harbor is White, with 2.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.31%.
Winthrop Harbor Poverty
Winthrop Harbor Poverty Rate by Education
Winthrop Harbor Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
56.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.5%
Male Marriage Rate
56.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Winthrop Harbor Married by Age and Sex
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Winthrop Harbor Marriage
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 45-54.
Winthrop Harbor Marital Status by Race
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Winthrop Harbor Marital Status
Winthrop Harbor Veterans by War
Winthrop Harbor Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 473 | 9.16% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 8.42% |
| Black | 37 | 36.63% |
| Native American | 7 | 100.00% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 31.58% |
Winthrop Harbor Veterans by Race
Winthrop Harbor Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
Winthrop Harbor Veterans by Education
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64.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
Winthrop Harbor Employment by Age
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Winthrop Harbor Employment by Race
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Winthrop Harbor 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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96.18%
Native Born
3.82%
Foreign Born
0.68%
Non Citizen
3.14%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.18% of Winthrop Harbor residents were born in the United States, with 69.92% having been born in Illinois. 0.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Winthrop Harbor Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,536 | -41 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 6,577 | -41 | -0.62% |
| 2019 | 6,618 | -41 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 6,659 | -72 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 6,731 | -42 | -0.62% |
| 2016 | 6,773 | -14 | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 6,787 | -41 | -0.60% |
| 2014 | 6,828 | -13 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 6,841 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 6,838 | -18 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 6,856 | -17 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 6,873 | 203 | 0.30% |
| 2000 | 6,670 | 430 | 0.67% |
| 1990 | 6,240 | 802 | 1.39% |
| 1980 | 5,438 | 644 | 1.27% |
| 1970 | 4,794 | 946 | 2.22% |
| 1960 | 3,848 | 0.00% |