Bloomingdale, Illinois Income Statistics
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Bloomingdale Wealth Score
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B
Bloomingdale Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Bloomingdale | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $100,481 | $84,042 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $70,911 | $64,565 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 3.5% | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 19.4% | 15.0% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 16.0% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Bloomingdale is about 20% higher than in Illinois. Income has been growing slower in Bloomingdale (3.5%/yr) than in Illinois (4.5%/yr).
About 19% of adults in Bloomingdale earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Illinois average of 15%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Bloomingdale, Illinois grew by 42.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $100,481 in 2024. That's an average of about 3.5% per year.
Bloomingdale has stayed well above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never fallen below it. It came closest in 2023, at 23% higher. The gap has narrowed from 38% in 2009 to 25% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Bloomingdale
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Households by income, 2024
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About 4,722 households (50.3% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 15.4% of households in Bloomingdale had an income under $35,000 and 29.6% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Bloomingdale has a larger share of households earning $150,000 to $199,999 (13.6% vs 9.5%) and a smaller share earning $35,000 to $49,999 (6.7% vs 10.1%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 427 | 4.5% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 211 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 505 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 307 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 625 | 6.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,660 | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 939 | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,943 | 20.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,279 | 13.6% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,500 | 16.0% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 9,397 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 3,855 residents (19.4% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 21.7% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 10.9% of Bloomingdale residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 26.3% had some income but less than $25,000, and 28.2% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Bloomingdale has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (19.4% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share with no personal income (10.9% vs 12.8%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 2,162 | 10.9% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 2,081 | 10.4% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,073 | 5.4% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,083 | 10.5% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,625 | 8.2% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,162 | 10.9% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,119 | 15.7% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,754 | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 3,855 | 19.4% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 19,914 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 10.9% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Bloomingdale
| Metric | Bloomingdale | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.534 | 0.547 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $83,089 | $73,933 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $66,073 | $60,067 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 20.5% | 18.8% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Bloomingdale, it is 0.534, lower than Illinois's 0.547, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 26% more than women's income in Bloomingdale, Illinois. Over a 35-year career, a 26% wage gap accumulates to roughly $595,560 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Bloomingdale, Illinois has narrowed from about 26% to 20% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 28% in 2012, and was narrowest at 17% in 2020. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $1,894 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Bloomingdale | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 16.7% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 25 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 611 people are unemployed in Bloomingdale, Illinois.
The average commute time in Bloomingdale is 25 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Illinois.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Bloomingdale, Illinois has fallen from 8.6% to 4.9% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 8.9% in 2012 and fell as low as 3.9% in 2020.
Bloomingdale has stayed below the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never risen above it. It came closest in 2011, at 0.1 points lower. The gap has held fairly steady over the period.
Bloomingdale, IL Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
Bloomingdale, IL is the 3rd largest of the 4 cities compared here, 24,204 residents against a local median of 30,659. There is no headline here. Every measure below sits within 15% of the median across the nearest cities, which makes Bloomingdale, IL an unremarkable member of its own neighbourhood rather than an outlier in it.
The largest of those small differences is unemployment, 10% above the local median at 4.9% against 4.4%. Bloomingdale, IL has the 3rd lowest unemployment of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomingdale, IL | 24,204 | $100,481 #2/4 | 3.5%/yr #4/4 | 4.9% #3/4 | 0.534 #3/4 |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 22,861 | $99,154 | 5.8%/yr | 5.5% | 0.533 |
| Carol Stream, IL | 37,373 | $103,218 | 3.6%/yr | 4.0% | 0.531 |
| Hanover Park, IL | 30,659 | $93,488 | 3.5%/yr | 4.4% | 0.554 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bloomingdale, Illinois has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Illinois, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Bloomingdale, Illinois.
How Rich Is Bloomingdale, Illinois?
Bloomingdale has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $100,481, about 20% higher than the Illinois average of $84,042.
How fast is household income rising in Bloomingdale, Illinois?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Bloomingdale, Illinois rose 43%, from $70,479 to $100,481. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Illinois as a whole: +43% against +52%.
What was the median household income in Bloomingdale in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Bloomingdale, Illinois was $95,872, up 3% from $93,520 in 2022. The Illinois median that year was $82,182.
What was the median household income in Bloomingdale in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Bloomingdale, Illinois was $83,224. By 2024 it had risen 21% to $100,481.
What is the Gini coefficient in Bloomingdale, Illinois?
The Gini coefficient in Bloomingdale is 0.534. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Bloomingdale, Illinois?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Bloomingdale, Illinois has narrowed from about 26% to 20% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 28% in 2012, and was narrowest at 17% in 2020. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $1,894 since 2009.
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