Wheaton, IL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Population
| Metric | Wheaton | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,588 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3968.5 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.25% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.1 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 17,344 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Wheaton declined by 1.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 46,726 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Wheaton has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Wheaton | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $117,814 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.11% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Wheaton is about 43% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Wheaton | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $411,706 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,730 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.2% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Wheaton is about 19.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,730 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Wheaton spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 179 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Wheaton | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.5 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.0 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 179 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,551 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 22.8% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 98 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,950 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Wheaton is 21 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
Wheaton has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Wheaton | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56.2% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Wheaton has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Wheaton | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.8 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.5% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.6% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Wheaton, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
Wheaton, IL is the largest of the 5 cities compared here, 45,588 residents against a local median of 25,097. The measure that sets Wheaton, IL apart most is median home price: $411,706, 19% above the local median of $345,445.
The cities themselves spread $309,314 on median home price, so Wheaton, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Wheaton, IL has the 2nd highest median home price of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton, IL | 45,588 | $117,814 #2/5 | $411,706 #2/5 | 21.5 min #1/5 |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 27,007 | $123,155 | $351,683 | 23.4 min |
| Carol Stream, IL | 36,866 | $105,878 | $339,208 | 26.4 min |
| Lisle, IL | 21,854 | $101,715 | $540,545 | 25.3 min |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 23,187 | $92,202 | $231,231 | 22.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wheaton, Illinois.
What is the population of Wheaton, Illinois?
The population of Wheaton, Illinois is 45,588, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Wheaton, Illinois?
The population density of Wheaton, Illinois is 3968.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Wheaton, Illinois?
The median household income in Wheaton, Illinois is $117,814, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Wheaton, Illinois?
The median home price in Wheaton, Illinois is $411,706, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Wheaton, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Wheaton, Illinois is 3.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.