Wheaton, IL Demographics
A map of Wheaton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 41,819 | 77.5% |
Asian | 4,021 | 7.5% |
Hispanic | 3,504 | 6.5% |
Black | 2,251 | 4.2% |
Multiracial | 2,129 | 3.9% |
Native American/Other | 246 | 0.5% |
Wheaton, Illinois had a population of 53,970 in 2020. It was 77.5% White, 4.2% Black, 7.5% Asian, 6.5% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wheaton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Wheaton is the 27th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Wheaton's White Population
41,819 residents of Wheaton identify as White, or 77.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Wheaton larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Wheaton is ranked #1150 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Wheaton is more White than neighboring Glen Ellyn (77.2% White), Carol Stream (54.1% White), Lisle (65.8% White), and Glendale Heights (31.9% White). Wheaton is less White than neighboring Winfield (81.4% White).
Wheaton's Black Population
2,251 residents of Wheaton identify as Black, or 4.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wheaton slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Wheaton is ranked #235 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Wheaton is more Black than neighboring Glen Ellyn (3.3% Black), and Winfield (1.5% Black). Wheaton is less Black than neighboring Carol Stream (6.7% Black), Lisle (6% Black), and Glendale Heights (7% Black).
Wheaton's Asian Population
4,021 residents of Wheaton identify as Asian, or 7.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wheaton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Wheaton is ranked #79 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Wheaton is more Asian than neighboring Winfield (5.2% Asian). Wheaton is less Asian than neighboring Glen Ellyn (8.1% Asian), Carol Stream (18.6% Asian), Lisle (15.2% Asian), and Glendale Heights (25.1% Asian).
Wheaton's Hispanic Population
3,504 residents of Wheaton identify as Hispanic, or 6.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wheaton slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Wheaton is ranked #406 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Wheaton is less Hispanic than neighboring Glen Ellyn (7.5% Hispanic), Winfield (7.9% Hispanic), Carol Stream (17.2% Hispanic), Lisle (8.9% Hispanic), and Glendale Heights (32.8% Hispanic).
Wheaton's Native American/Other Population
246 residents of Wheaton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wheaton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Wheaton is ranked #443 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Wheaton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glen Ellyn (0.3% Native American/Other), and Winfield (0.2% Native American/Other). Wheaton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lisle (0.6% Native American/Other), and Glendale Heights (0.6% Native American/Other).
Wheaton's Multiracial Population
2,129 residents of Wheaton identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wheaton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Wheaton is ranked #552 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Wheaton is more Multiracial than neighboring Glen Ellyn (3.6% Multiracial), Carol Stream (2.9% Multiracial), Lisle (3.6% Multiracial), and Glendale Heights (2.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.