Wilmette, IL Demographics

A map of Wilmette's Population by Race

Wilmette, Illinois had a population of 28,170 in 2020. It was 77.7% White, 0.8% Black, 11.7% Asian, 4.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wilmette, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Wilmette is the 73rd 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).

Wilmette's White Population

21,879 residents of Wilmette identify as White, or 77.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Wilmette larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Wilmette is ranked #1146 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wilmette is more White than neighboring Skokie (49.7% White), and Evanston (57% White). Wilmette is less White than neighboring Kenilworth (87.8% White), Winnetka (88.3% White), and Northfield (81.8% White).

Wilmette's Black Population

232 residents of Wilmette identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wilmette less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Wilmette is ranked #637 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wilmette is more Black than neighboring Kenilworth (0.3% Black), Winnetka (0.2% Black), and Northfield (0.4% Black). Wilmette is less Black than neighboring Skokie (7.7% Black), and Evanston (15.8% Black).

Wilmette's Asian Population

3,297 residents of Wilmette identify as Asian, or 11.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wilmette slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Wilmette is ranked #49 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wilmette is more Asian than neighboring Kenilworth (4.2% Asian), Winnetka (3.5% Asian), Evanston (9.9% Asian), and Northfield (9.2% Asian). Wilmette is less Asian than neighboring Skokie (27.6% Asian).

Wilmette's Hispanic Population

1,390 residents of Wilmette identify as Hispanic, or 4.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wilmette less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Wilmette is ranked #505 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wilmette is more Hispanic than neighboring Kenilworth (4.1% Hispanic), Winnetka (4% Hispanic), and Northfield (4.8% Hispanic). Wilmette is less Hispanic than neighboring Skokie (10.6% Hispanic), and Evanston (11.2% Hispanic).

Wilmette's Native American/Other Population

139 residents of Wilmette 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 Wilmette 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, Wilmette is ranked #443 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wilmette is more Native American/Other than neighboring Winnetka (0.4% Native American/Other), and Northfield (0.1% Native American/Other). Wilmette is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kenilworth (0.6% Native American/Other), Skokie (0.7% Native American/Other), and Evanston (0.8% Native American/Other).

Wilmette's Multiracial Population

1,233 residents of Wilmette identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wilmette roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Wilmette is ranked #388 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wilmette is more Multiracial than neighboring Kenilworth (3.1% Multiracial), Winnetka (3.5% Multiracial), Skokie (3.6% Multiracial), and Northfield (3.6% Multiracial). Wilmette is less Multiracial than neighboring Evanston (5.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.