Willowbrook, IL

Census Place

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2020 Population

8,610

0.726% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

48.8

0.204% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

5.44%

6.52% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$86,364

12.2% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$278,200

9.23% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Willowbrook, IL had a population of 8.61k people with a median age of 48.8 and a median household income of $86,364. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Willowbrook, IL declined from 8,673 to 8,610, a −0.726% decrease and its median household income grew from $76,997 to $86,364, a 12.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Willowbrook, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (14%), White (Hispanic) (3.87%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.37%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.09%).

None of the households in Willowbrook, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.8% of the residents in Willowbrook, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Willowbrook, IL are ETI School of Skilled Trades (192 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Willowbrook, IL was $278,200, and the homeownership rate was 78.2%.

Most people in Willowbrook, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28 minutes. The average car ownership in Willowbrook, IL was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Willowbrook, IL is home to a population of 8.61k people, from which 92.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 21.4% of Willowbrook, IL residents were born outside of the country (1.84k people).

In 2020, there were 5.55 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.7k people) in Willowbrook, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.21k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 333 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

92.8%

2020 Citizenship

92.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 92.8% of Willowbrook, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Willowbrook, IL was 92.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Willowbrook, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Willowbrook, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
6.7k ± 408
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.21k ± 281
White (Hispanic)
333 ± 204

5.09%

Hispanic Population

438 people

5.09% of the people in Willowbrook, IL are hispanic (438 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Willowbrook, IL as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

21.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.84k people

23.2%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.01k people

As of 2020, 21.4% of Willowbrook, IL residents (1.84k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Willowbrook, IL was 23.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Willowbrook, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
129 ± 57
Korea
67 ± 38
World War II
58 ± 45

Willowbrook, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.93 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Willowbrook, IL employs 4.7k people. The largest industries in Willowbrook, IL are Health Care & Social Assistance (853 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (544 people), and Manufacturing (385 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($105,625), Finance & Insurance ($104,688), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($102,604).

Employment

Occupations

4.7k

2020 Value

± 469

0.514%

1 Year growth

± 13.4%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Willowbrook, IL grew at a rate of 0.514%, from 4.67k employees to 4.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Willowbrook, IL, are Management Occupations (539 people), Sales & Related Occupations (532 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (503 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Willowbrook, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.7k

2020 Value

± 469

0.514%

1 Year growth

± 13.4%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Willowbrook, IL grew at a rate of 0.514%, from 4.67k employees to 4.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Willowbrook, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (853 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (544 people), and Manufacturing (385 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Willowbrook, IL, though some of these residents may live in Willowbrook, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$65,748

Median earning men ± $5,911

$45,833

Median earning women ± $5,765

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($172,656), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($101,083), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($85,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($88,040), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,611), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($64,900).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $138B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($87.2B) and Mixed freight ($79.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Illinois.

$1.03T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

88.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1.03T. This is expected to increase 88.6% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$77.4B
Wisconsin
$56.8B
California
$46.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $77.4B, followed by Wisconsin with $56.8B and California and $46.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 18 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Illinois

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 18 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Willowbrook, IL awarded 192 degrees. The student population of Willowbrook, IL in 2020 is skewed towards men, with 310 male students and 11 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Willowbrook, IL are White (85 and 44.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (52 and 27.1%), Black or African American (47 and 24.5%), and Asian (7 and 3.65%).

The largest universities in Willowbrook, IL by number of degrees awarded are ETI School of Skilled Trades (192 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Willowbrook, IL are HVAC Maintenance (110 and 57.3%) and Welding Technology (82 and 42.7%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Measure

In 2020, 0.879% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.877% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (2.59M), Some college (2.22M), and Bachelors Degree (2.03M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Willowbrook, IL was $278,200 in 2020, which is 1.21 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $254,700 to $278,200, a 9.23% increase. The homeownership rate in Willowbrook, IL is 78.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Willowbrook, IL have an average commute time of 28 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Willowbrook, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$278,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$22,908

$3,062

Median Property Taxes

±$330

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Willowbrook, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Willowbrook, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78.2%

Homeownership

2020

62.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 78.2% of the housing units in Willowbrook, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Willowbrook, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Willowbrook, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$86,364

Median Household Income

± $7,767

3.92k

Number of Households

± 388

In 2020, the median household income of the 3.92k households in Willowbrook, IL grew to $86,364 from the previous year's value of $76,997.

The following chart displays the households in Willowbrook, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Willowbrook, IL is from Illinois.

0.479

2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.482

2019 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2020, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.479 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.707% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (81.9%)
Worked At Home (6.49%)
Public Transit (4.8%)

In 2020, 81.9% of workers in Willowbrook, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (6.49%) and those who used public transit to get to work (4.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Willowbrook, IL have a longer commute time (28 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.04% of the workforce in Willowbrook, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Willowbrook, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Willowbrook, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Willowbrook, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.44% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Willowbrook, IL (462 out of 8.49k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Willowbrook, IL is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95% of the population of Willowbrook, IL has health coverage, with 51.9% on employee plans, 6.04% on Medicaid, 18.7% on Medicare, 17.7% on non-group plans, and 0.624% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Illinois was $8,262 in 2014. This is a 4.44% increase from the previous year ($7,911).

Primary care physicians in DuPage County, IL see 744 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.405% increase from the previous year (741 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 898 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 315 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Illinois. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Illinois, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for DuPage County, IL.

744 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in DuPage County, IL

Primary care physicians in DuPage County, IL see an average of 744 patients per year. This represents a 0.405% increase from the previous year (741 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in DuPage County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Illinois across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.5% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.6% were men and 55.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.03%

Uninsured

51.9%

Employer Coverage

6.04%

Medicaid

18.7%

Medicare

17.7%

Non-Group

0.624%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Willowbrook, IL grew by 3.41% from 4.86% to 5.03%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Willowbrook, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.