Woodridge, Illinois
Woodridge: Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA
About
Woodridge is a city located in the county of DuPage in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 32,971 and a population density of 3,368 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 33,329 inhabitants.
Woodridge is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, with small portions in Will and Cook counties, and a south-western suburb of Chicago. The village is just north of the I-55 junction with IL-53. It uses the 630 and 331 area codes.
The village was incorporated on February 21, 1959. As of the 2000 census, there were 28,342 people residing in Woodridge. The population density was 1,071.9 people per square mile (415.4/km²). There are about 6,350 households in Woodridge that have an average size of 3.20 people per household (2010).
Woodridge is served by two school districts: Community Unit School District 200 and Community Consolidated School District 15. It has one high school: Woodridge High School; three middle schools: Veterans Memorial Middle School, Harry S Truman Middle School and Green Acres Middle School; and six elementary schools: Jackson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School (Kindergarten), Truman Elementary School and Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary.
The community has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is lower than the national average and indicates that there are plenty of jobs available in this area. The village has been recognized by Money Magazine as one of the top places in America to live based on its affordability and quality of life. In addition, Woodridge was chosen as one of America's best places for families by Parenting Magazine because it offers such great amenities for families as well as low crime rates and excellent schools!
Quick Facts about Woodridge
| Population : | 33,329 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | DuPage County |
| Postal code : | 60517 |
| Area : | 9.79 km2 |
| Altitude : | 732 feet / 223 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 14:50:06 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 3,404 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.07% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Woodridge is located at 41°44'49"N 88°3'1"W (41.7469700, -88.0503400). It has 4 neighbors: Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Lemont and Lisle.
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Official website of Woodridge
Woodridge has 4 neighbours.
- Bolingbrook town in Illinois
- Downers Grove village in Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, US
- Lemont historic village in the U.S. state of Illinois
- Lisle town in Illinois
Demographics
The population of Woodridge increased by 1.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 32,971 | - | census |
| 2011 | 33,194 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 33,297 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 33,399 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 33,397 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 33,374 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 33,548 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 33,601 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 33,508 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 33,432 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 33,329 | -0.31% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 15,322 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 15,554 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 16,321 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,550 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.5% |
| White only, percent : | 90.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 84.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 514 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 83.0% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 83.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $501,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,950 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,076 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,183 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,352 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.79 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.4% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 286,915 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 166,499 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 81,202 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,179 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $123,965 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $58,510 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,883 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 968 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 737 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 180 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,592 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 134 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,696 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6,163.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.52 |
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People born in Woodridge (3)
People born in Woodridge, including actor Brock Cuchna, Nick Mazzarella, baseball player Nick Solak, .
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Schools in Woodridge
College & universities near Woodridge, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145619 | Benedictine University | Lisle (IL) | 60532-0900 |
| 454962 | The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology | Downers Grove (IL) | 60515 |
| 147697 | Northern Baptist Theological Seminary | Lisle (IL) | 60532-1348 |
| 459374 | Universal Spa Training Academy | Downers Grove (IL) | 60515 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Woodridge, 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 |
| JOL | Joliet Transportation Center | 50 East Jefferson Street | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Woodridge
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Woodridg Post Office | Woodridge (IL) | 60517 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Woodridge , New York village in New York with a population of 773 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. |
| Wheaton | 52,451 | The most populous city in DuPage County, 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 |
| 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
Woodridge distances to largest Illinois cities
