Lombard, Illinois Income Statistics
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Lombard Wealth Score
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B
Lombard Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Lombard | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $99,406 | $84,042 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $71,112 | $64,565 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 3.7% | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 16.6% | 15.0% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 15.3% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Lombard is about 18% higher than in Illinois. Income has been growing slower in Lombard (3.7%/yr) than in Illinois (4.5%/yr).
About 17% of adults in Lombard 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 Lombard, Illinois grew by 39.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $99,406 in 2024. That's an average of about 3.7% per year.
Lombard has stayed well above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never fallen below it. The gap has narrowed from 39% in 2009 to 24% in 2024, the closest it has been.
Income Distribution in Lombard
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Households by income, 2024
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About 8,506 households (49.6% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 14.4% of households in Lombard had an income under $35,000 and 30.3% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Lombard has a larger share of households earning $150,000 to $199,999 (15.1% vs 9.5%) and a smaller share earning $35,000 to $49,999 (6.8% vs 10.1%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 910 | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 255 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 653 | 3.8% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 657 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,173 | 6.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,441 | 14.2% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,538 | 14.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,308 | 19.3% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,581 | 15.1% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 2,617 | 15.3% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 17,133 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 6,104 residents (16.6% 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 18.8% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 11.4% of Lombard residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 23.6% had some income but less than $25,000, and 28.8% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Lombard has a larger share of residents earning $75,000 to $99,999 (12.1% vs 8.2%) and a smaller share earning $15,000 to $24,999 (7.3% vs 10.5%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 4,183 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 4,123 | 11.2% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,832 | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,693 | 7.3% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,603 | 7.1% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4,095 | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6,584 | 18.0% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,441 | 12.1% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 6,104 | 16.6% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 36,658 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 11.4% 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 Lombard
| Metric | Lombard | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.519 | 0.547 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $77,962 | $73,933 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $68,304 | $60,067 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 12.4% | 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 Lombard, it is 0.519, 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 14% more than women's income in Lombard, Illinois. Over a 35-year career, a 14% wage gap accumulates to roughly $338,030 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Lombard, Illinois has narrowed from about 24% to 12% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 29% in 2020, and was narrowest at 12% in 2015. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $4,364 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Lombard | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 20.0% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 1,264 people are unemployed in Lombard, Illinois.
The average commute time in Lombard is 22 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Illinois.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Lombard, Illinois has fallen from 8.9% to 4.9% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 9.8% in 2012 and fell as low as 4.0% in 2019.
Lombard started 0.2 points above the U.S. unemployment rate in 2011 but had dropped below it by 2013, and has not been above it since. In 2024 its rate was 0.3 points lower.
Lombard, IL Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
Lombard, IL is the largest of the 4 cities compared here, 44,068 residents against a local median of 27,036. Lombard, IL's income growth, at 3.7%/yr, runs 17% below the 4.4%/yr typical of the cities around it. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 1.6%/yr on income growth, so Lombard, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Lombard, IL has the 4th highest income growth 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lombard, IL | 44,068 | $99,406 #2/4 | 3.7%/yr #4/4 | 4.9% #3/4 | 0.519 #3/4 |
| Villa Park, IL | 21,774 | $98,686 | 4.4%/yr | 4.1% | 0.510 |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 27,036 | $132,070 | 4.1%/yr | 4.8% | 0.511 |
| Addison, IL | 33,056 | $86,871 | 5.6%/yr | 6.3% | 0.531 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lombard, 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 Lombard, Illinois.
How Rich Is Lombard, Illinois?
Lombard 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 $99,406, about 18% higher than the Illinois average of $84,042.
How has median household income changed in Lombard, Illinois?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Lombard, Illinois rose 40%, from $71,131 to $99,406. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Illinois as a whole: +40% against +52%.
What was the median household income in Lombard in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Lombard, Illinois was $97,254, about the same as in 2022. The Illinois median that year was $82,182.
What was the median household income in Lombard in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Lombard, Illinois was $85,906. By 2024 it had risen 16% to $99,406.
What is the Gini coefficient in Lombard, Illinois?
The Gini coefficient in Lombard is 0.519. 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 Lombard, Illinois?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Lombard, Illinois has narrowed from about 24% to 12% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 29% in 2020, and was narrowest at 12% in 2015. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $4,364 since 2009.
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