Wilmette, Illinois
Wilmette: Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
About
Wilmette is a village located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 27,087 and a population density of 1,932 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 26,819 inhabitants.
The village was created 153 years ago in 1871.
Quick Facts about Wilmette
| Population : | 26,819 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Cook County |
| Postal code : | 60091 |
| Area : | 14.02 km2 |
| Altitude : | 636 feet / 194 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1872 (153 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:12:16 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,913 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wilmette is located at 42°4'20"N 87°43'22"W (42.0722500, -87.7228400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wilmette decreased by 1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 27,087 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,214 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 27,313 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,402 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,461 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,419 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,337 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 27,360 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,220 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 27,089 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 26,819 | -1.01% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,243 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,449 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 14.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,808 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,441 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 14.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.4% |
| White only, percent : | 93.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 732 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,765 |
Wilmette zip code is 60091.
County name: Cook, County
fips: 17031
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,765 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $353,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,819 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $355 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,159 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 20 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,802 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.11 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 98.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 75.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 404,699 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,043 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 6,398 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $1,165 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $76,429 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $49,641 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.8% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 131 |
| 2019 total employment : | 4,842 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 182,992 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.8% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 622 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 395 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 270 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 108 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 74 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 306 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 45 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 336 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 36.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 149.90 |
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People born in Wilmette (38)
People born in Wilmette, including actor Nico Tortorella, musician Pete Wentz, geneticist Mary-Claire King, .
List
- Christie Hefner (former chairwoman and chief executive officer of Playboy Enterprises) she was born in 08/11/1952
- Joel Murray (American actor) he was born in 17/04/1963
- Bob Skelton (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, former world record-holder) he was born in 25/06/1903
- Seana Kofoed (American actress) she was born in 13/08/1970
- Jack Dwan (American basketball player) he was born in 03/05/1921
- Benjamin Nathaniel Smith (American racial spree killer) he was born in 22/03/1978
- Aaron Weinstein (American violinist) he was born in 31/07/1985
- Al Culver (American football tackle (1908-1982)) he was born in 11/06/1908
- Matt Walker (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1969
- Charlie Trotter (American chef and restaurateur) he was born in 08/09/1959
- Chuck Forsberg (American computer programmer) he was born in 06/05/1944
- Ian Punnett (American talk radio host) he was born in 30/05/1960
- Jamie Schroeder (American rower) he was born in 09/09/1981
- John Murray (American actor, writer and producer) he was born in 22/06/1958
- Julia Allison (American journalist and television commentator) she was born in 28/02/1981
- K.Flay (American singer, rapper and songwriter) she was born in 30/06/1985
- Marisa Wegrzyn (American playwright, Wasserstein Prize winner) she was born in 01/01/1981
- Meg Kissinger (American journalist) she was born in 01/01/1901
Schools in Wilmette
College & universities near Wilmette, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 461582 | Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute | Skokie (IL) | 60077-9945 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wilmette, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Wilmette
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wilm Post Office | Wilmette (IL) | 60091 |
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
Wilmette distances to largest Illinois cities
