Schaumburg, 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 | Schaumburg | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 75,461 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3868.2 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.16% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 31,190 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Schaumburg grew by 6.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 79,125 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Schaumburg has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Schaumburg | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,260 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.45% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Schaumburg is about 18% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Schaumburg | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $244,256 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,752 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.7% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Schaumburg is about 11.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,752 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Schaumburg spend about 48 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 199 hours, about 8.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Schaumburg | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.9 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.8 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 199 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,172 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 16.9% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 24,858 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,768 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Schaumburg is about the same as 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
Schaumburg has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Schaumburg | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.0% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Schaumburg has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Schaumburg | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.8% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.7% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Schaumburg, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
Schaumburg, IL is the largest of the 5 cities compared here, 75,461 residents against a local median of 26,337. There is no headline here. Every measure below sits within 15% of the median across the nearest cities, which makes Schaumburg, IL an unremarkable member of its own neighbourhood rather than an outlier in it.
The largest of those small differences is commute, 7% below the local median at 23.9 min against 25.6 min. Schaumburg, IL has the 2nd lowest commute of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schaumburg, IL | 75,461 | $97,260 #2/5 | $244,256 #3/5 | 23.9 min #2/5 |
| Hoffman Estates, IL | 46,407 | $101,953 | $247,522 | 25.6 min |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 23,336 | $96,654 | $322,503 | 23.0 min |
| Hanover Park, IL | 29,338 | $93,347 | $225,821 | 25.8 min |
| Bloomingdale, IL | 22,627 | $95,918 | $113,257 | 25.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Schaumburg, Illinois.
What is the population of Schaumburg, Illinois?
The population of Schaumburg, Illinois is 75,461, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Schaumburg, Illinois?
The population density of Schaumburg, Illinois is 3868.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Schaumburg, Illinois?
The median household income in Schaumburg, Illinois is $97,260, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Schaumburg, Illinois?
The median home price in Schaumburg, Illinois is $244,256, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Schaumburg, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Schaumburg, Illinois is 4.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.