Berwyn is a city located in Cook County Illinois. Berwyn has a 2024 population of 53,554. Berwyn is currently declining at a rate of -1.58% annually and its population has decreased by -6.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 56,993 in 2020.
The average household income in Berwyn is $88,515 with a poverty rate of 11%. The median age in Berwyn is 36.3 years: 35.6 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Berwyn was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,930 | 37.01% |
| Other race | 20,181 | 35.68% |
| Two or more races | 7,849 | 13.88% |
| Black or African American | 4,992 | 8.83% |
| Asian | 2,119 | 3.75% |
| Native American | 485 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,904 | 2.83 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Married | 8,545 | 3.67 | 78 | 22 |
| Non Family | 6,478 | 1.22 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
| Female | 3,323 | 3.46 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Male | 1,558 | 3.6 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
60.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,752 | 7.38% |
| Associates Degree | 3,298 | 8.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,996 | 16.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,142 | 8.43% |
| High School Graduate | 11,403 | 30.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,259 | 8.74% |
| Some College | 7,426 | 19.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20,149 | 15,451 | 2,830 |
| White | 12,386 | 11,503 | 4,349 |
| Other Race | 11,662 | 8,444 | 1,328 |
| 2+ Races | 4,412 | 3,692 | 785 |
| Black | 3,027 | 2,643 | 670 |
| Asian | 1,676 | 1,621 | 1,148 |
| Native American | 337 | 257 | 86 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 96.72%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,551 | $62,416 | $55,825 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,655 | $89,324 | $80,743 |
| High School Graduate | $36,546 | $40,699 | $32,474 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,960 | $37,042 | $29,176 |
| Overall | $45,495 | $50,572 | $41,869 |
| Some College | $45,197 | $53,125 | $40,187 |
$45,495
Average Earnings
$50,572
Average Male
$41,869
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
45.51% of Berwyn residents speak only English, while 54.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 34,391 | 3,255 | 9.46% |
| Other | 20,093 | 2,710 | 13.49% |
| Black | 4,922 | 1,771 | 35.98% |
| White | 14,695 | 1,043 | 7.1% |
| Multiple | 7,849 | 279 | 3.55% |
| Asian | 2,119 | 85 | 4.01% |
| Native | 485 | 33 | 6.8% |
11%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.47%
Male Poverty Rate
12.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Berwyn is Black, with 35.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Berwyn is Multiple, with 3.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.49% |
| Some College | 11.75% |
| High School | 10% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.38% |
| Female Employed | 5.34% |
| Male Employed | 3.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,322 | $100,422 |
| Households | $71,300 | $88,515 |
| Married Families | $100,885 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,672 | $55,237 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,476
Number of Veterans
1,433
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 621 |
| Second Gulf War | 194 |
| First Gulf War | 188 |
| World War II | 56 |
| Korea | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 481 |
| 75+ | 372 |
| 55 to 64 | 315 |
| 35 to 54 | 217 |
| 18 to 34 | 91 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 964 | 5.61% |
| Hispanic | 413 | 1.7% |
| Black | 259 | 7.64% |
| Other Race | 146 | 1.03% |
| 2+ Races | 93 | 1.68% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.4%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.7%
Born in Berwyn
74.86%
Native Born
25.14%
Foreign Born
12.6%
Non Citizen
12.54%
Naturalized
74.86% of Berwyn residents were born in the United States, with 63.7% having been born in Illinois. 12.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 49,256 | -859 | -1.71% |
| 2028 | 50,115 | -860 | -1.69% |
| 2027 | 50,975 | -860 | -1.66% |
| 2026 | 51,835 | -859 | -1.63% |
| 2025 | 52,694 | -860 | -1.61% |
| 2024 | 53,554 | -860 | -1.58% |
| 2023 | 54,414 | -487 | -0.89% |
| 2022 | 54,901 | -972 | -1.74% |
| 2021 | 55,873 | -1,120 | -1.97% |
| 2020 | 56,993 | 2,657 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 54,336 | -472 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 54,808 | -611 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 55,419 | -554 | -0.99% |
| 2016 | 55,973 | -452 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 56,425 | -345 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 56,770 | -137 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 56,907 | 27 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 56,880 | 93 | 0.16% |
| 2011 | 56,787 | 119 | 0.21% |
| 2010 | 56,668 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 54,016 | 8,590 | 18.91% |
| 1990 | 45,426 | -1,423 | -3.04% |
| 1980 | 46,849 | -5,653 | -10.77% |
| 1970 | 52,502 | -1,722 | -3.18% |
| 1960 | 54,224 | 2,944 | 5.74% |
| 1950 | 51,280 | 2,829 | 5.84% |
| 1940 | 48,451 | 1,424 | 3.03% |
| 1930 | 47,027 | 32,877 | 232.35% |
| 1920 | 14,150 | 8,309 | 142.25% |
| 1910 | 5,841 | -43,415 | -88.14% |