Wheeling, Illinois
Wheeling: City in West Virginia
About
Wheeling is a city located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 37,648 and a population density of 908 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 38,958 inhabitants.
The city was created 255 years ago in 1768.
Quick Facts about Wheeling
| Population : | 38,958 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Cook County |
| Postal code : | 26003 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 41.47 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,299 feet / 396, 209 meters |
| Capital city : | Wheeling is capital of Ohio County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1769 (255 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 05:00:15 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 939 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wheeling is located at 42°8'21"N 87°55'44"W (42.1391900, -87.9289600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Wheeling
Demographics
The population of Wheeling increased by 3.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 37,648 | - | census |
| 2011 | 37,855 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 37,975 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 38,078 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 38,077 | -0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 38,127 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 38,459 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 38,490 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 38,826 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 38,617 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 38,958 | 0.88% | estimation process |
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Where ot Eat in Wheeling
1 Starbucks
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Where to Stay in Wheeling
1 The Westin Chicago North Shore
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People born in Wheeling (171)
People born in Wheeling, including politician Lewis Steenrod, actor and country music singer, born in 1961 John Corbett, 19th-century attorney and politician from New York George Taylor, .
List
- Joyce DeWitt (American actress) she was born in 23/04/1949
- A. C. Schiffler (American politician (1889-1970)) he was born in 10/08/1889
- Chuck Howley (American football player) he was born in 28/06/1936
- Billy Cox (American musician) he was born in 18/10/1941
- George Herbig (American astronomer) he was born in 02/01/1920
- Dustin Nippert (American baseball player) he was born in 06/05/1981
- Isaac P. Walker (American politician (1815-1872)) he was born in 02/11/1815
- James H. Kindelberger (American businessman) he was born in 08/05/1895
- Bernard William Schmitt (Catholic bishop) he was born in 17/08/1928
- Bill Mazeroski (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 05/09/1936
- Joseph M. Devine (American politician (1861-1938)) he was born in 15/03/1861
- Walter L. Fisher (American politician (1862-1935)) he was born in 04/07/1862
- Andy Tonkovich (American basketball player) he was born in 01/11/1922
- Carl G. Bachmann (American politician (1890-1980)) he was born in 14/05/1890
- Chu Berry (American musician) he was born in 13/09/1908
- David McKinley (American politician) he was born in 28/03/1947
- John Seaton Robinson (American politician (1856-1903)) he was born in 04/05/1856
- Philip B. Crosty (Quality guru) he was born in 18/06/1926
Schools in Wheeling
College & universities near Wheeling, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 369455 | Worsham College of Mortuary Science | Wheeling (IL) | 60090-2646 |
| 260947 | Christian Life College | Mount Prospect (IL) | 60056-2522 |
| 149514 | Trinity International University-Illinois | Deerfield (IL) | 60015-1283 |
| 147800 | Oakton Community College | Des Plaines (IL) | 60016-1268 |
| 488086 | Northwest Suburban College | Rollng Meadows (IL) | 60008-4504 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wheeling, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Wheeling , West Virginia city in West Virginia with a population of 26,283 people.
- Wheeling , Missouri City in Livingston County, Missouri, United States with a population of 263 people.
Other cities in Cook County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cook County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cicero | 79,727 | Town in Illinois |
| Arlington Heights | 75,101 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Evanston | 72,683 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Schaumburg | 72,049 | Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA |
| Palatine | 66,830 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Skokie | 62,404 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Des Plaines | 58,179 | The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Orland Park | 57,347 | Village in Illinois |
| Tinley Park | 55,221 | Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Lawn | 54,376 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
| Berwyn | 53,701 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Mount Prospect | 53,299 | Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Park | 51,852 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Hoffman Estates | 50,495 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Glenview | 47,446 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Buffalo Grove | 41,496 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Wheeling distances to largest Illinois cities
