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Demographics
Population
- 2015: 38,501
- 2010: 37,648
- 2006: 38,555 (Special Census)
- 2000: 34,496
- 1996: 30,216
- 1990: 29,911
- 1986: 26,276
- 1980: 23,266
- 1970: 14,746
| Racial Composition | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 38,501 | 100 |
| White | 25,375 | 65.9 |
| Black or African American | 760 | 2.0 |
| Hispanic Origin* | 12,757 | 33.1 |
| Asian | 5,211 | 13.5 |
| Other | 5,820 | 14.4 |
*Hispanic is not defined as a separate race; a person of Hispanic origin may be white, black or other race.
Community Specifics
- Number of Families: 9,719
- Number of Households: 14,897
- Median Age: 37.8
- 2017 Projected Number of Households: 14,175
- Average Number of Persons per household: 2.55
Housing & Income
Housing
Number of Units
- Owner Occupied: 9,502
- Renter Occupied: 5,395
- Total: 14,897
Median Home Value
- 2015: $230,676 (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ESRI forecasts 2015)
- 2009: $232,914 (Source: City-data.com)
- 2006: $330,426 (Source: Illinois Association of REALTORS)
- 2003: $239,410 (Source: MLSNI)
- 2002: $217,730 (Source: MLSNI Average Sale Price)
- 2000: $174,000
Median Household Income: $59,941
Median Gross Rent: $984
Per Capita Income U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, 2000 + data from 2000 and later, based on actual census; other years: best available estimates provided by the Community Development Department
Median Gross Rent: $984
Per Capita Income U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, 2000 + data from 2000 and later, based on actual census; other years: best available estimates provided by the Community Development Department
Per Capita Income
- 2015: $28,922 (2015 ESRI forecast)
- 2000: $24,989
- 1995: $18,480
- 1990: $18,149
Education & Employment Information
Education, Persons 18 Years & Older (2015)
- Less than 9th grade: 2,026
- 9th grade to 12th grade, no diploma: 1,859
- High school graduate: 6,595
- Some college, no degree: 5,036
- Associate degree: 1,562
- Bachelor’s degree: 6,391
- Graduate or professional degree: 3,161
- Total: 26,630
Means of Transportation to Work
- Drive Alone: 15,966
- Carpooled: 2,336
- Public Transportation: 476
- Walked: 209
- Other: 261
- Worked at Home: 841
Workers 16 years and over: 20,008
Workers Employed in Wheeling by Specific Industry (Private Sector Employment)
(Table 2A March 2015 - Where Workers Work 2015)
All Industries: 20,981
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting: A/
- Mining: 0
- Utilities: 0
- Construction: 1,050
- Wholesale Trade: 2,383
- Retail Trade: 1,560
- Transportation and Warehousing: 1,028
- Information: A/
- Finance and Insurance: 218
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 160
- Professional Scientific and Tech. Svcs.: 1,469
- Mgmt. of Companies and Enterprises: 184
- Admin. and Sup. and Waste Mgmt. and Remed. Svcs: 1,420
- Educational Services: 466
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 1,217
- Arts, Entertainment and Recreation: 23
- Accommodations and Food Services: 1,759
- Other Services (except Public Admin.): 714
- Unclassified: A/
A/ = Figures omitted to avoid disclosure of individual firm data
Manufacturing: 7,121
- Food: 368
- Beverage and Tobacco: 0
- Textile Mills: 0
- Textile Product Mills: A/
- Apparel: A/
- Leather and Applied Products: A/
- Wood Products: A/
- Paper: 615
- Printing and Related Support: 13
- Petroleum and Coal Products: 0
- Chemical: 391
- Plastics and Rubber Products: 347
- Nonmetallic Mineral Products: A/
- Primary Metal Products: A/
- Fabricated Metal Products: 2,429
- Machinery: 290
- Computer and Electronic Pdts:. 1,112
- Electronic Equip., Appliances and Comp.: A/
- Transportation Equipment: A/
- Furniture and Related Products: 53
- Miscellaneous Manufacturing: 411