Wheeling, IL Demographics
A map of Wheeling's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 17,805 | 45.5% |
Hispanic | 13,047 | 33.3% |
Asian | 6,506 | 16.6% |
Black | 885 | 2.3% |
Multiracial | 694 | 1.8% |
Native American/Other | 200 | 0.5% |
Wheeling, Illinois had a population of 39,137 in 2020. It was 45.5% White, 2.3% Black, 16.6% Asian, 33.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 1.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wheeling, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Wheeling is the 46th 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).
Wheeling's White Population
17,805 residents of Wheeling identify as White, or 45.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Wheeling less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Wheeling is ranked #1372 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Wheeling is less White than neighboring Prospect Heights (57.4% White), Riverwoods (82.9% White), Buffalo Grove (61.9% White), Lincolnshire (73.2% White), and Mount Prospect (64.1% White).
Wheeling's Black Population
885 residents of Wheeling identify as Black, or 2.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wheeling slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Wheeling is ranked #338 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Wheeling is more Black than neighboring Prospect Heights (1.3% Black), Riverwoods (0.5% Black), Buffalo Grove (1.2% Black), and Lincolnshire (1% Black). Wheeling is less Black than neighboring Mount Prospect (2.6% Black).
Wheeling's Asian Population
6,506 residents of Wheeling identify as Asian, or 16.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wheeling slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Wheeling is ranked #23 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Wheeling is more Asian than neighboring Prospect Heights (10.2% Asian), Riverwoods (9.3% Asian), and Mount Prospect (14.4% Asian). Wheeling is less Asian than neighboring Buffalo Grove (27.5% Asian), and Lincolnshire (18.4% Asian).
Wheeling's Hispanic Population
13,047 residents of Wheeling identify as Hispanic, or 33.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wheeling larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Wheeling is ranked #63 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Wheeling is more Hispanic than neighboring Prospect Heights (29% Hispanic), Riverwoods (3.6% Hispanic), Buffalo Grove (6.6% Hispanic), Lincolnshire (3.9% Hispanic), and Mount Prospect (16.2% Hispanic).
Wheeling's Native American/Other Population
200 residents of Wheeling 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 Wheeling 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, Wheeling is ranked #443 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Wheeling is more Native American/Other than neighboring Prospect Heights (0.4% Native American/Other), Riverwoods (0.3% Native American/Other), Buffalo Grove (0.4% Native American/Other), Lincolnshire (0.2% Native American/Other), and Mount Prospect (0.4% Native American/Other).
Wheeling's Multiracial Population
694 residents of Wheeling identify as Multiracial, or 1.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wheeling roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Wheeling is ranked #1285 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Wheeling is more Multiracial than neighboring Prospect Heights (1.7% Multiracial). Wheeling is less Multiracial than neighboring Riverwoods (3.4% Multiracial), Buffalo Grove (2.4% Multiracial), Lincolnshire (3.3% Multiracial), and Mount Prospect (2.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.