Berwyn, Illinois Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Berwyn, IL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Berwyn | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,595 | 12,692,444 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 14238.9 | 219.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.17% | -0.16% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.1 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 20,476 | 5,035,584 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Berwyn grew by 11.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 55,595 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Berwyn is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 24.4% of residents. That is 2.5 points above Illinois as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 12,484 22.5% +1.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 13,555 24.4% +2.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 11,094 20.0% -0.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,955 12.5% -4.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Illinois, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.3% of the people living in Berwyn and men 50.7%.
- Women 49.3% Illinois 50.6%
- Men 50.7% Illinois 49.4%
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Economy
Berwyn has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Berwyn | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,260 | $84,042 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.51% | 4.46% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Berwyn is about 7% lower than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Berwyn | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $413,871 | $149,936 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,214 | $1,274 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.1% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Berwyn is about 28.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,214 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Berwyn spend about 57 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 236 hours, about 9.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Berwyn | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 28.3 | 23.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 56.6 | 47.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 236 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,315 | $6,104 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 12.2% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 44,071 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,011 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Berwyn is 28 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
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
Berwyn has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Berwyn | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.4% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.71 | 2.46 | 2.53 |
Health
Berwyn has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Berwyn | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.6% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.2% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Berwyn, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
How Berwyn, IL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berwyn, IL | 55,595 | $78,260 #1/2 | $413,871 #1/2 | 28.3 min #1/2 |
| Cicero, IL | 82,796 | $71,023 | $316,248 | 30.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Berwyn, Illinois.
How many people live in Berwyn, Illinois?
About 55,595 people live in Berwyn, Illinois, in 20,476 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 35.1, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
Is Berwyn, Illinois mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Berwyn, Illinois has 14,239 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 165 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Berwyn, Illinois?
The median home costs 5.3 times the median household income ($413,871 against $78,260), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,214 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Berwyn, Illinois?
Unemployment in Berwyn, Illinois is 6.9%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in Berwyn, Illinois?
22.4% of adults in Berwyn, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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