Lombard, IL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
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Population
| Metric | Lombard | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,378 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4190.8 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.00% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.9 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 17,049 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Lombard grew by 5.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 44,061 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Lombard has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Lombard | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,274 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.89% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lombard is about 18% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Lombard | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $347,326 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,799 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.4% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Lombard is about 16.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,799 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lombard spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 189 hours, about 7.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lombard | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.7 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.4 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 189 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,864 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 18.7% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 23,415 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,930 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Lombard is 23 minutes, shorter 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
Lombard has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Lombard | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.9% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Lombard has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Lombard | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.0 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.4% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.3% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Lombard, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
Lombard, IL is the largest of the 4 cities compared here, 43,378 residents against a local median of 27,007. Lombard, IL's median home price, at $347,326, runs 20% above the $289,944 typical of the cities around it.
The cities themselves spread $101,817 on median home price, so Lombard, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Lombard, IL has the 2nd highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lombard, IL | 43,378 | $97,274 #3/4 | $347,326 #2/4 | 22.7 min #1/4 |
| Villa Park, IL | 20,741 | $97,636 | $289,944 | 23.4 min |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 27,007 | $123,155 | $351,683 | 23.4 min |
| Addison, IL | 33,382 | $84,791 | $249,866 | 23.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lombard, Illinois.
What is the population of Lombard, Illinois?
The population of Lombard, Illinois is 43,378, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Lombard, Illinois?
The population density of Lombard, Illinois is 4190.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Lombard, Illinois?
The median household income in Lombard, Illinois is $97,274, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Lombard, Illinois?
The median home price in Lombard, Illinois is $347,326, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Lombard, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Lombard, Illinois is 5.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.