Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton: The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois. It is located in the western suburbs of Chicago. Wheaton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Wheaton Historical Society and the Wheaton College campus.
About
Wheaton is a city located in the county of DuPage in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 52,894 and a population density of 1,779 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 52,451 inhabitants.
The city was created 193 years ago in 1830.
Quick Facts about Wheaton
| Population : | 52,451 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | DuPage County |
| Area : | 29.73 km2 |
| Altitude : | 748 feet / 228 meters |
| Capital city : | Wheaton is capital of DuPage County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1831 (193 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:48:00 (21st November 2024) |
| Postal code : | 60187 |
| Density : | 1,764 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.84% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wheaton is located at 41°51'58"N 88°6'25"W (41.8661400, -88.1070100).
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Official website of Wheaton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wheaton decreased by 0.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 52,894 | - | census |
| 2011 | 53,416 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 53,576 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 53,765 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 53,769 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 53,736 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 53,518 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 53,406 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 53,108 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 52,745 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 52,451 | -0.56% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 31,108 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 31,872 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 31,519 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 31,862 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.6% |
| White only, percent : | 78.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 9.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 12.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 72.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,662 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 13.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.0% |
Wheaton zip code is 60187.
County name: DuPage, County
fips: 17043
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $183,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,821 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $849 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,069 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 11,589 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.68 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 23,714 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 57,357 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 386,086 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 320,933 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,100 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $74,944 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $36,465 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,376 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,491 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 680 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 281 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,002 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 181 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,081 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,953.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 16.31 |
Best Things to Do in Wheaton
1 Cantigny Park
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3 Northside Park
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4 Cosley Zoo
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5 Lincoln Marsh
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People born in Wheaton (53)
People born in Wheaton, including computer scientist Ken Schwaber, astronomer Grote Reber, actor and comedian from the United States Dennis Dugan, .
List
- J. Laurie Snell (American mathematician and economist) he was born in 15/01/1925
- Adam Harris (athletics competitor) he was born in 21/07/1987
- Shane Acker (filmmaker) he was born in 01/01/1971
- Sonal Shah (American actress) she was born in 01/01/1980
- Sean Rooney (volleyball player) he was born in 13/11/1982
- Rick Goings (American businessman) he was born in 13/10/1945
- Janet Pilgrim (American actor, playboy playmate, playboy playmate and playboy playmate (1934-2017)) she was born in 13/06/1934
- Christopher Richard “Richie” Stringini (American singer) he was born in 28/11/1986
- Joe Bucaro (American actor and film producer) he was born in 04/04/1964
- A. J. Harris (Canadian football player) he was born in 08/08/1984
- Albert W. Sherer, Jr. (American diplomat) he was born in 16/01/1916
- Andrew Guenther (painter, sculptor) he was born in 01/01/1976
- Andrew Himes (author) he was born in 01/01/1950
- Ashley Priess (American gymnast) she was born in 08/03/1990
- Blake Judd (American musician) he was born in 13/11/1982
- Brian McCann (American actor and comedian) he was born in 16/08/1965
- Don Bollweg (American baseball player) he was born in 12/02/1921
- Dwight Kay (Illinois politician) he was born in 05/05/1947
Schools in Wheaton
College & universities near Wheaton, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149781 | Wheaton College | Wheaton (IL) | 60187-5593 |
| 144865 | College of DuPage | Glen Ellyn (IL) | 60137-6599 |
| 454980 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale Heights | Glendale Heights (IL) | 60139 |
| 419253 | Illinois Media School | Lombard (IL) | 60148 |
| 366191 | Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc | Lisle (IL) | 60532-0000 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wheaton, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| JOL | Joliet Transportation Center | 50 East Jefferson Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Wheaton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wheaton Post Office | Wheaton (IL) | 60187 |
| Winfield Post Office | Winfield (IL) | 60190 |
| Downtown Glen Ellyn Post Office | Glen Ellyn (IL) | 60137 |
| Glen Ellyn Post Office | Glen Ellyn (IL) | 60137 |
| Glendale Heights Finan Post Office | Glendale Heights (IL) | 60139 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Wheaton , Minnesota human settlement in Traverse County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 1,269 people.
- Wheaton , Missouri city in Barry County, Missouri with a population of 685 people.
- Wheaton , Kansas city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas with a population of 116 people.
Other cities in DuPage County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in DuPage County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Naperville | 147,986 | The second most populous city in Illinois. |
| Downers Grove | 48,727 | Village in Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, US |
| Elmhurst | 46,532 | A city in DuPage County, Illinois. |
| Lombard | 43,961 | Village in Illinois |
| Carol Stream | 38,821 | Town |
| Glendale Heights | 33,351 | Town |
| Woodridge | 33,329 | Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA |
| Glen Ellyn | 27,402 | Town in DuPage County, Illinois, USA |
| West Chicago | 26,593 | City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States |
| Westmont | 24,266 | City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Lisle | 23,153 | Town in Illinois |
| Roselle | 22,550 | Village in Ilinois, United States of America |
| Bloomingdale | 21,723 | Township in DuPage County, Illinois |
| Darien | 21,531 | Town in Connecticut |
| Villa Park | 21,291 | Human settlement in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Bensenville | 17,943 | Village in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Wheaton distances to largest Illinois cities
