Wheaton, IL Demographics

A map of Wheaton's Population by Race

Wheaton, Illinois has an estimated population of 53,557, a less than 1% change from the 53,970 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.3% White, 8.9% Hispanic, 5.8% Asian, 4.2% Multiracial, 4.1% Black, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wheaton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wheaton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wheaton, that probability was 38.6% in 2020 and 40.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wheaton is ranked the 27th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. 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 was ranked the 27th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wheaton's White Population

40,848 residents of Wheaton, or 76.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wheaton is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Wheaton ranks 1150th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wheaton's White population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Wheaton's population has decreased from 77.5% to 76.3%.

Wheaton is more White than neighboring Glen Ellyn (75.1% White), Carol Stream (50.1% White), Lisle (65.1% White), and Glendale Heights (27.8% White). Wheaton is less White than neighboring Winfield (78.4% White).

Wheaton's Black Population

2,217 residents of Wheaton, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wheaton is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Wheaton ranks 240th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wheaton's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Black residents' share of Wheaton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Wheaton is more Black than neighboring Glen Ellyn (3% Black), and Winfield (1.4% Black). Wheaton is less Black than neighboring Carol Stream (6.3% Black), Lisle (4.5% Black), and Glendale Heights (10% Black).

Wheaton's Asian Population

3,094 residents of Wheaton, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wheaton is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Wheaton ranks 79th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wheaton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 23.1%. Asian residents' share of Wheaton's population has decreased from 7.5% to 5.8%.

Wheaton is more Asian than neighboring Winfield (5.1% Asian). Wheaton is less Asian than neighboring Glen Ellyn (10.9% Asian), Carol Stream (19.3% Asian), Lisle (17.4% Asian), and Glendale Heights (25.5% Asian).

Wheaton's Hispanic Population

4,785 residents of Wheaton, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wheaton is lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Wheaton ranks 413th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wheaton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Wheaton's population has increased from 6.5% to 8.9%.

Wheaton is more Hispanic than neighboring Glen Ellyn (6.9% Hispanic). Wheaton is less Hispanic than neighboring Winfield (11.5% Hispanic), Carol Stream (18.5% Hispanic), and Glendale Heights (33.2% Hispanic).

Wheaton's Native American/Other Population

382 residents of Wheaton, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wheaton is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Wheaton ranks 603rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wheaton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 55.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wheaton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Wheaton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glen Ellyn (0.5% Native American/Other), Winfield (0.1% Native American/Other), Lisle (0.5% Native American/Other), and Glendale Heights (0.5% Native American/Other). Wheaton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carol Stream (0.8% Native American/Other).

Wheaton's Multiracial Population

2,231 residents of Wheaton, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wheaton is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Wheaton ranks 553rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wheaton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Wheaton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Wheaton is more Multiracial than neighboring Glen Ellyn (3.6% Multiracial), Winfield (3.4% Multiracial), Lisle (3.5% Multiracial), and Glendale Heights (3.1% Multiracial). Wheaton is less Multiracial than neighboring Carol Stream (4.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.