Wood Dale is a city located in DuPage County Illinois. Wood Dale has a 2024 population of 13,688. Wood Dale is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -2.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,032 in 2020.
The average household income in Wood Dale is $107,209 with a poverty rate of 6.19%. The median age in Wood Dale is 42 years: 38.7 years for males, and 46.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wood Dale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,404 | 67.53% |
| Two or more races | 2,271 | 16.31% |
| Other race | 1,083 | 7.78% |
| Asian | 595 | 4.27% |
| Black or African American | 445 | 3.2% |
| Native American | 128 | 0.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,206 | 2.67 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Married | 2,910 | 3.23 | 87 | 13 |
| Non Family | 1,337 | 1.2 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Female | 581 | 3.35 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Male | 378 | 2.51 | 31.5 | 68.5 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
76.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 485 | 4.96% |
| Associates Degree | 1,076 | 11.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,705 | 17.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 670 | 6.86% |
| High School Graduate | 3,288 | 33.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 655 | 6.7% |
| Some College | 1,890 | 19.35% |
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 | 6,568 | 5,952 | 1,675 |
| Hispanic | 2,354 | 1,911 | 503 |
| 2+ Races | 1,114 | 1,028 | 435 |
| Other Race | 769 | 505 | 41 |
| Asian | 425 | 359 | 147 |
| Black | 327 | 312 | 19 |
| Native American | 128 | 118 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 95.41%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 39.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,410 | $75,793 | $66,327 |
| Graduate Degree | $98,591 | $165,411 | $88,750 |
| High School Graduate | $45,824 | $53,194 | $38,036 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,683 | $68,167 | $23,478 |
| Overall | $54,670 | $61,190 | $45,619 |
| Some College | $45,915 | $55,807 | $41,542 |
$54,670
Average Earnings
$61,190
Average Male
$45,619
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
52.67% of Wood Dale residents speak only English, while 47.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 24.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,760 | 663 | 7.57% |
| Hispanic | 3,975 | 133 | 3.35% |
| Multiple | 2,271 | 76 | 3.35% |
| Asian | 595 | 49 | 8.24% |
| Other | 1,083 | 8 | 0.74% |
| Black | 445 | 1 | 0.22% |
6.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.53%
Male Poverty Rate
7.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wood Dale is Asian, with 8.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wood Dale is Black, with 0.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.21% |
| High School | 9.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.64% |
| Some College | 1.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.33% |
| Female Employed | 3.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,951 | $121,202 |
| Households | $90,408 | $107,209 |
| Married Families | $121,121 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,684 | $62,216 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.3%
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
368
Number of Veterans
350
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 124 |
| Second Gulf War | 96 |
| Korea | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 181 |
| 18 to 34 | 71 |
| 65 to 74 | 60 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 300 | 3.76% |
| Black | 47 | 14.37% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 1.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
64.28%
Born in Wood Dale
72.32%
Native Born
27.68%
Foreign Born
8.6%
Non Citizen
19.09%
Naturalized
72.32% of Wood Dale residents were born in the United States, with 64.28% having been born in Illinois. 8.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,258 | -86 | -0.64% |
| 2028 | 13,344 | -86 | -0.64% |
| 2027 | 13,430 | -86 | -0.64% |
| 2026 | 13,516 | -86 | -0.63% |
| 2025 | 13,602 | -86 | -0.63% |
| 2024 | 13,688 | -86 | -0.62% |
| 2023 | 13,774 | -37 | -0.27% |
| 2022 | 13,811 | -107 | -0.77% |
| 2021 | 13,918 | -114 | -0.81% |
| 2020 | 14,032 | 442 | 3.25% |
| 2019 | 13,590 | -116 | -0.85% |
| 2018 | 13,706 | -95 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 13,801 | -54 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 13,855 | -70 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 13,925 | -22 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 13,947 | -18 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 13,965 | 63 | 0.45% |
| 2012 | 13,902 | 50 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 13,852 | 84 | 0.61% |
| 2010 | 13,768 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,535 | 1,110 | 8.93% |
| 1990 | 12,425 | 1,174 | 10.43% |
| 1980 | 11,251 | 2,420 | 27.4% |
| 1970 | 8,831 | 5,760 | 187.56% |
| 1960 | 3,071 | -10,187 | -76.84% |