Willowbrook, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Willowbrook | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,939 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 12463.1 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.71% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 30.3 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 5,942 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Willowbrook grew by 0.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 21,694 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Willowbrook has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Willowbrook | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,894 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.73% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 12.8% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Willowbrook is about 36% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Willowbrook | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $624,831 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,567 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 41.3% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Willowbrook is about 33.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,567 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Willowbrook spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 256 hours, about 10.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Willowbrook | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.7 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 61.4 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 256 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,929 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 72,299 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,429 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Willowbrook is 31 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Willowbrook has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Willowbrook | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.3% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.60 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Willowbrook has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Willowbrook | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 25.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Willowbrook, California.
What is the population of Willowbrook, California?
The population of Willowbrook, California is 20,939, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Willowbrook, California?
The population density of Willowbrook, California is 12463.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Willowbrook, California?
The median household income in Willowbrook, California is $61,894, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Willowbrook, California?
The median home price in Willowbrook, California is $624,831, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Willowbrook, California?
The unemployment rate in Willowbrook, California is 12.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.