World Population Review
Wood Dale, Illinois Population 2021
13,397
Wood Dale is a city located in Illinois. With a 2020 population of 13,397, it is the 177th largest city in Illinois and the 2504th largest city in the United States . Wood Dale is currently declining at a rate of -0.78% annually and its population has decreased by -2.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,770 in 2010. Wood Dale reached it's highest population of 13,981 in 2013. Spanning over 5 miles, Wood Dale has a population density of 2,822 people per square mile.
The average household income in Wood Dale is $90,989 with a poverty rate of 6.40%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,244 per month, and the median house value is $236,900. The median age in Wood Dale is 41.7 years, 40 years for males, and 43 years for females.
Wood Dale Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wood Dale was:
- White: 77.67%
- Asian: 8.81%
- Other race: 8.47%
- Black or African American: 2.09%
- Two or more races: 1.68%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1.15%
- Native American: 0.13%
The current population of Wood Dale, Illinois is 13,397 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 13,712.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 13,770.
Wood Dale, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,716 | 77.67% |
| Asian | 1,215 | 8.81% |
| Some Other Race | 1,169 | 8.47% |
| Black or African American | 288 | 2.09% |
| Two or More Races | 232 | 1.68% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 158 | 1.15% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 18 | 0.13% |
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Wood Dale Population by Race
Wood Dale Population Pyramid $2021
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Wood Dale Population by Age
Wood Dale Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,056 | 2.72 | 78.4 |
| Married | 2,800 | 3.29 | 81.9 |
| Non Family | 1,513 | 1.32 | 78.8 |
| Female | 496 | 3.1 | 57.9 |
| Male | 247 | 4.15 | 76.9 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
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Wood Dale Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 546 | 5.58% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 564 | 5.77% |
| High School Graduate | 3,606 | 36.86% |
| Some College | 1,914 | 19.57% |
| Associates Degree | 741 | 7.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,609 | 16.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 802 | 8.20% |
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Wood Dale Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Wood Dale Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,030 | 6,396 | 1,636 |
| Hispanic | 1,644 | 1,220 | 223 |
| Asian | 862 | 841 | 502 |
| Other Race | 672 | 458 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 157 | 126 | 41 |
| Black | 124 | 124 | 9 |
| Islander | 83 | 83 | 70 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 84.34%.
Wood Dale Educational Attainment by Race
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$42,120
Average Earnings
$48,532
Average Male
$31,643
Average Female
Wood Dale Earnings by Educational Attainment
Wood Dale Language by Age
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Wood Dale Language
58.96% of Wood Dale residents speak only English, while 41.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 20.85% of the population.
Wood Dale Language
Wood Dale Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,842 | 514 | 5.81% |
| Hispanic | 3,235 | 236 | 7.30% |
| Black | 288 | 83 | 28.82% |
| Asian | 1,215 | 72 | 5.93% |
| Other | 1,169 | 30 | 2.57% |
6.40%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.26%
Male Poverty Rate
7.53%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wood Dale
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wood Dale is Black, with 28.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wood Dale is Other, with 2.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.72%.
Wood Dale Poverty
Wood Dale Poverty Rate by Education
Wood Dale Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Wood Dale Married by Age and Sex
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Wood Dale 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 45-54.
Wood Dale Marital Status by Race
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Wood Dale Marital Status
Wood Dale Veterans by War
Wood Dale Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 479 | 5.29% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 1.59% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 2.92% |
Wood Dale Veterans by Race
Wood Dale Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
Wood Dale Veterans by Education
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68.4%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
Wood Dale Employment by Age
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Wood Dale Employment by Race
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Wood Dale 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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72.90%
Native Born
27.10%
Foreign Born
8.26%
Non Citizen
18.84%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
72.90% of Wood Dale residents were born in the United States, with 63.47% having been born in Illinois. 8.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Wood Dale Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,397 | -105 | -0.78% |
| 2020 | 13,502 | -105 | -0.77% |
| 2019 | 13,607 | -105 | -0.77% |
| 2018 | 13,712 | -101 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 13,813 | -57 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 13,870 | -71 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 13,941 | -23 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 13,964 | -17 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 13,981 | 62 | 0.45% |
| 2012 | 13,919 | 50 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 13,869 | 84 | 0.61% |
| 2010 | 13,785 | 250 | 0.18% |
| 2000 | 13,535 | 1,110 | 0.86% |
| 1990 | 12,425 | 1,174 | 1.00% |
| 1980 | 11,251 | 2,420 | 2.45% |
| 1970 | 8,831 | 5,760 | 11.14% |
| 1960 | 3,071 | 0.00% |