Demographics & People — Wheaton, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 53,453 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~53,800 |
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| Median Age | 36.8 |
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| Total Households | 19,808 |
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| Family Households | 13,194 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3127 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 43,029 |
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| Black or African American | 1,912 |
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| Asian | 3,154 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,248 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 12,798 |
| Other groups | 9,494 |
| Irish | 9,120 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 8,652 |
| English | 5,655 |
| Italian | 5,237 |
| Polish | 4,372 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,081 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,559 |
| Swedish | 2,446 |
Language
| English Only | 43,270 |
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| Spanish | 2,292 |
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| Population 5+ | 50,273 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,512 |
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| Population 18+ | 41,619 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 25.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wheaton, Illinois.
