Demographics in Wheeling, IL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Wheeling?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

38,495

Male

19,046

49.5%

Female

19,449

50.5%

Median Age

39.2

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

52.0%

Black

2.3%

Hispanic

32.0%

Asian

16.0%

Two or More

8.7%

Other

19.4%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

29.4%

High School or Higher

46.3%

Foreign Born

44.9%

Veterans

1.8%

Married

44.5%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Wheeling, IL has a population of 38,495 with a median age of 39.2. The racial makeup is 52.0% White, 32.0% Hispanic, 2.3% Black, 16.0% Asian. About 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 44.9%.