Carol Stream, IL 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 | Carol Stream | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,866 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3896.3 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.41% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.9 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 13,543 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Carol Stream declined by 2.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 37,290 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Carol Stream has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Carol Stream | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $105,878 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.51% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Carol Stream is about 29% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Carol Stream | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $339,208 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,527 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.7% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Carol Stream is about 18.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,527 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Carol Stream spend about 53 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 220 hours, about 9.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Carol Stream | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.4 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 52.8 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 220 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,815 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 13.9% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,663 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Carol Stream is 26 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
Carol Stream has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Carol Stream | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.4% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.74 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Carol Stream has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Carol Stream | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.8% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.1% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Carol Stream, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
Carol Stream, IL is the 2nd largest of the 5 cities compared here, 36,866 residents against a local median of 26,262. Carol Stream, IL's median home price, at $339,208, runs 48% above the $228,526 typical of the cities around it.
The cities themselves spread $298,449 on median home price, so Carol Stream, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Carol Stream, IL has the 2nd highest median home price of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Stream, IL | 36,866 | $105,878 #2/5 | $339,208 #2/5 | 26.4 min #5/5 |
| Bloomingdale, IL | 22,627 | $95,918 | $113,257 | 25.7 min |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 23,187 | $92,202 | $231,231 | 22.0 min |
| Hanover Park, IL | 29,338 | $93,347 | $225,821 | 25.8 min |
| Wheaton, IL | 45,588 | $117,814 | $411,706 | 21.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carol Stream, Illinois.
What is the population of Carol Stream, Illinois?
The population of Carol Stream, Illinois is 36,866, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Carol Stream, Illinois?
The population density of Carol Stream, Illinois is 3896.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Carol Stream, Illinois?
The median household income in Carol Stream, Illinois is $105,878, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Carol Stream, Illinois?
The median home price in Carol Stream, Illinois is $339,208, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Carol Stream, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Carol Stream, Illinois is 4.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.