Woodridge, 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 | Woodridge | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,506 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3217.5 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.34% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.7 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 12,296 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Woodridge declined by 0.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 32,017 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Woodridge has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Woodridge | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $99,748 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.71% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Woodridge is about 21% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Woodridge | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $411,139 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,491 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.4% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Woodridge is about 23.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,491 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Woodridge spend about 55 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 227 hours, about 9.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Woodridge | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.3 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 54.5 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 227 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,044 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 18.1% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 30,998 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,210 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Woodridge is 27 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
Woodridge has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Woodridge | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.7% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Woodridge has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Woodridge | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.0% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.0% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Woodridge, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
Woodridge, IL is the 3rd largest of the 6 cities compared here, 31,506 residents against a local median of 23,160. There is no headline here. Every measure below sits within 15% of the median across the nearest cities, which makes Woodridge, IL an unremarkable member of its own neighbourhood rather than an outlier in it.
The largest of those small differences is commute, 8% above the local median at 27.3 min against 25.3 min. Woodridge, IL has the 6th lowest commute of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodridge, IL | 31,506 | $99,748 #6/6 | $411,139 #4/6 | 27.3 min #6/6 |
| Darien, IL | 21,280 | $103,444 | $433,284 | 25.4 min |
| Downers Grove, IL | 50,363 | $112,966 | $467,459 | 23.9 min |
| Lisle, IL | 21,854 | $101,715 | $540,545 | 25.3 min |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 75,045 | $107,252 | $242,509 | 26.3 min |
| Westmont, IL | 23,160 | $101,909 | $399,590 | 23.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Woodridge, Illinois.
What is the population of Woodridge, Illinois?
The population of Woodridge, Illinois is 31,506, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Woodridge, Illinois?
The population density of Woodridge, Illinois is 3217.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Woodridge, Illinois?
The median household income in Woodridge, Illinois is $99,748, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Woodridge, Illinois?
The median home price in Woodridge, Illinois is $411,139, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodridge, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Woodridge, Illinois is 4.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.