Carol Stream is a village located in DuPage County Illinois. Carol Stream has a 2024 population of 38,699. Carol Stream is currently declining at a rate of -0.69% annually and its population has decreased by -2.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 39,765 in 2020.
The average household income in Carol Stream is $118,888 with a poverty rate of 7.8%. The median age in Carol Stream is 39.4 years: 37.2 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carol Stream was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,566 | 59.43% |
| Asian | 7,604 | 19.17% |
| Two or more races | 3,096 | 7.81% |
| Black or African American | 2,697 | 6.8% |
| Other race | 2,495 | 6.29% |
| Native American | 141 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.14% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,428 | 2.72 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Married | 8,351 | 3.29 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Non Family | 3,849 | 1.22 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Female | 1,910 | 3.15 | 40.5 | 59.5 |
| Male | 318 | 3.45 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
67.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,299 | 4.76% |
| Associates Degree | 2,271 | 8.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,873 | 28.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,848 | 14.11% |
| High School Graduate | 5,186 | 19.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 921 | 3.38% |
| Some College | 5,882 | 21.56% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,995 | 15,415 | 6,787 |
| Asian | 5,485 | 4,853 | 3,523 |
| Hispanic | 3,602 | 2,841 | 881 |
| Black | 1,648 | 1,422 | 238 |
| Other Race | 1,428 | 1,057 | 432 |
| 2+ Races | 1,371 | 1,166 | 502 |
| Native American | 91 | 77 | 0 |
| Islander | 57 | 57 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,882 | $86,504 | $59,236 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,068 | $93,176 | $87,836 |
| High School Graduate | $40,839 | $45,997 | $36,670 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,396 | $39,737 | $27,708 |
| Overall | $57,211 | $67,963 | $47,402 |
| Some College | $47,288 | $56,328 | $40,555 |
$57,211
Average Earnings
$67,963
Average Male
$47,402
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.94% of Carol Stream residents speak only English, while 36.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 16.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,452 | 1,073 | 16.63% |
| White | 21,114 | 866 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 7,604 | 780 | 10.26% |
| Multiple | 3,094 | 334 | 10.8% |
| Other | 2,493 | 299 | 11.99% |
| Black | 2,677 | 272 | 10.16% |
| Native | 141 | 17 | 12.06% |
7.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.81%
Male Poverty Rate
7.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carol Stream is Hispanic, with 16.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carol Stream is White, with 4.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.89% |
| High School | 6.84% |
| Some College | 5.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 15.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.19% |
| Male Employed | 3.89% |
| Female Employed | 3.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $120,809 | $135,431 |
| Households | $103,525 | $118,888 |
| Married Families | $136,386 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,931 | $66,455 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.7%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,053
Number of Veterans
988
Male Veterans
65
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 325 |
| Second Gulf War | 234 |
| First Gulf War | 218 |
| Korea | 80 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 286 |
| 65 to 74 | 285 |
| 75+ | 241 |
| 55 to 64 | 174 |
| 18 to 34 | 67 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 781 | 4.02% |
| Black | 131 | 6.16% |
| Hispanic | 100 | 2.31% |
| Other Race | 53 | 3.27% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.63% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 1.72% |
| Islander | 17 | 29.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.8%
Labor Force Participation
66.4%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
59.6%
Born in Carol Stream
73.99%
Native Born
26.01%
Foreign Born
9.03%
Non Citizen
16.98%
Naturalized
73.99% of Carol Stream residents were born in the United States, with 59.6% having been born in Illinois. 9.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 37,367 | -267 | -0.71% |
| 2028 | 37,634 | -266 | -0.7% |
| 2027 | 37,900 | -266 | -0.7% |
| 2026 | 38,166 | -267 | -0.69% |
| 2025 | 38,433 | -266 | -0.69% |
| 2024 | 38,699 | -267 | -0.69% |
| 2023 | 38,966 | -116 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 39,082 | -345 | -0.88% |
| 2021 | 39,427 | -338 | -0.85% |
| 2020 | 39,765 | 616 | 1.57% |
| 2019 | 39,149 | -338 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 39,487 | -293 | -0.74% |
| 2017 | 39,780 | -126 | -0.32% |
| 2016 | 39,906 | -207 | -0.52% |
| 2015 | 40,113 | -13 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 40,126 | 22 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 40,104 | 128 | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 39,976 | 204 | 0.51% |
| 2011 | 39,772 | 229 | 0.58% |
| 2010 | 39,543 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 40,438 | 8,722 | 27.5% |
| 1990 | 31,716 | 16,244 | 104.99% |
| 1980 | 15,472 | 11,038 | 248.94% |
| 1970 | 4,434 | 3,634 | 454.25% |
| 1960 | 800 | -36,567 | -97.86% |