Wheeling is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Wheeling has a 2024 population of 37,238. Wheeling is currently declining at a rate of -1.29% annually and its population has decreased by -4.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 39,185 in 2020.
The average household income in Wheeling is $99,696 with a poverty rate of 8.41%. The median age in Wheeling is 39.7 years: 38 years for males, and 41.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wheeling was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,069 | 54.27% |
| Other race | 8,022 | 20.66% |
| Asian | 6,478 | 16.69% |
| Two or more races | 2,096 | 5.4% |
| Native American | 600 | 1.55% |
| Black or African American | 558 | 1.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,484 | 2.47 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Married | 7,421 | 3.24 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Non Family | 5,837 | 1.28 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Female | 1,406 | 2.87 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Male | 820 | 3.23 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
62.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,502 | 5.22% |
| Associates Degree | 2,178 | 7.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,810 | 27.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,787 | 13.16% |
| High School Graduate | 6,429 | 22.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,001 | 6.95% |
| Some College | 5,065 | 17.6% |
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 | 15,038 | 14,306 | 7,111 |
| Hispanic | 7,614 | 5,165 | 1,008 |
| Asian | 5,229 | 4,944 | 3,285 |
| Other Race | 4,730 | 3,020 | 529 |
| 2+ Races | 1,297 | 919 | 190 |
| Native American | 557 | 476 | 66 |
| Black | 506 | 407 | 77 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.13%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,807 | $69,109 | $53,349 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,706 | $86,071 | $68,000 |
| High School Graduate | $34,693 | $39,500 | $30,357 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,042 | $33,966 | $29,638 |
| Overall | $47,071 | $51,643 | $42,817 |
| Some College | $46,970 | $54,267 | $36,166 |
$47,071
Average Earnings
$51,643
Average Male
$42,817
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
36.03% of Wheeling residents speak only English, while 63.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,201 | 1,728 | 9.49% |
| Hispanic | 12,194 | 1,235 | 10.13% |
| Other | 7,963 | 1,023 | 12.85% |
| Asian | 6,473 | 206 | 3.18% |
| Native | 600 | 114 | 19% |
| Multiple | 2,085 | 67 | 3.21% |
| Black | 475 | 38 | 8% |
8.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.83%
Male Poverty Rate
8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheeling is Native, with 19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheeling is Asian, with 3.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.09% |
| Some College | 8.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.71% |
| Female Employed | 5.65% |
| Male Employed | 3.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,195 | $112,364 |
| Households | $80,054 | $99,696 |
| Married Families | $103,262 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,936 | $76,130 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
713
Number of Veterans
676
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 258 |
| Vietnam | 160 |
| Second Gulf War | 129 |
| Korea | 42 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 215 |
| 75+ | 135 |
| 55 to 64 | 128 |
| 65 to 74 | 128 |
| 18 to 34 | 107 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 440 | 2.46% |
| Hispanic | 209 | 2.29% |
| Other Race | 113 | 1.99% |
| 2+ Races | 87 | 5.57% |
| Asian | 59 | 1.09% |
| Black | 14 | 2.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.9%
Labor Force Participation
68%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
44.79%
Born in Wheeling
54.18%
Native Born
45.82%
Foreign Born
22.1%
Non Citizen
23.73%
Naturalized
54.18% of Wheeling residents were born in the United States, with 44.79% having been born in Illinois. 22.1% 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 | 34,805 | -486 | -1.38% |
| 2028 | 35,291 | -487 | -1.36% |
| 2027 | 35,778 | -487 | -1.34% |
| 2026 | 36,265 | -486 | -1.32% |
| 2025 | 36,751 | -487 | -1.31% |
| 2024 | 37,238 | -487 | -1.29% |
| 2023 | 37,725 | -132 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 37,857 | -615 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 38,472 | -713 | -1.82% |
| 2020 | 39,185 | 568 | 1.47% |
| 2019 | 38,617 | -209 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 38,826 | 336 | 0.87% |
| 2017 | 38,490 | 31 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 38,459 | 332 | 0.87% |
| 2015 | 38,127 | 50 | 0.13% |
| 2014 | 38,077 | -1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 38,078 | 103 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 37,975 | 120 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 37,855 | 158 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 37,697 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 34,496 | 4,585 | 15.33% |
| 1990 | 29,911 | 6,645 | 28.56% |
| 1980 | 23,266 | 8,520 | 57.78% |
| 1970 | 14,746 | -20,059 | -57.63% |