Wilmette, 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 | Wilmette | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,735 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4385.3 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.09% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 45.7 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,124 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Wilmette grew by 4.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 24,538 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Wilmette has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Wilmette | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $185,041 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.35% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Wilmette is about 125% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Wilmette | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $861,508 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,937 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 87.5% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Wilmette is about 37.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,937 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Wilmette spend about 64 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 266 hours, about 11.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Wilmette | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.9 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 63.9 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 266 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,251 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 31.1% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 31,526 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,392 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Wilmette is 32 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
Wilmette has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Wilmette | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 79.1% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Wilmette has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Wilmette | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.9 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 7.5% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 7.0% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Wilmette, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
How Wilmette, IL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmette, IL | 23,735 | $185,041 #1/3 | $861,508 #1/3 | 31.9 min #3/3 |
| Skokie, IL | 61,912 | $95,468 | $646,104 | 23.3 min |
| Evanston, IL | 63,574 | $94,969 | $339,593 | 26.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wilmette, Illinois.
What is the population of Wilmette, Illinois?
The population of Wilmette, Illinois is 23,735, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Wilmette, Illinois?
The population density of Wilmette, Illinois is 4385.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Wilmette, Illinois?
The median household income in Wilmette, Illinois is $185,041, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Wilmette, Illinois?
The median home price in Wilmette, Illinois is $861,508, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilmette, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Wilmette, Illinois is 4.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.