Wilmette, IL Demographics

A map of Wilmette's Population by Race

Wilmette, Illinois has an estimated population of 27,503, a slight decrease from the 28,170 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.3% White, 12.3% Asian, 4.9% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wilmette, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wilmette 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 Wilmette, that probability was 37.9% in 2020 and 39.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wilmette is ranked the 76th 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). Wilmette was ranked the 73rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wilmette's White Population

20,981 residents of Wilmette, or 76.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wilmette is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Wilmette ranks 1147th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilmette's White population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Wilmette's population has decreased from 77.7% to 76.3%.

Wilmette is more White than neighboring Skokie (48.6% White), and Evanston (58% White). Wilmette is less White than neighboring Kenilworth (82.7% White), Winnetka (88.2% White), and Northfield (85.3% White).

Wilmette's Black Population

192 residents of Wilmette, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wilmette is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Wilmette ranks 652nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilmette's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.2%. Black residents' share of Wilmette's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Wilmette is more Black than neighboring Kenilworth (0.2% Black), Winnetka (0.3% Black), and Northfield (0.2% Black). Wilmette is less Black than neighboring Skokie (10% Black), and Evanston (14.2% Black).

Wilmette's Asian Population

3,376 residents of Wilmette, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wilmette is higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Wilmette ranks 49th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilmette's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Asian residents' share of Wilmette's population has increased from 11.7% to 12.3%.

Wilmette is more Asian than neighboring Kenilworth (2.2% Asian), Winnetka (2.6% Asian), Evanston (9.4% Asian), and Northfield (8.1% Asian). Wilmette is less Asian than neighboring Skokie (25.4% Asian).

Wilmette's Hispanic Population

1,340 residents of Wilmette, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wilmette is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Wilmette ranks 507th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilmette's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Wilmette's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Wilmette is more Hispanic than neighboring Kenilworth (4.6% Hispanic), Winnetka (3.6% Hispanic), and Northfield (2.2% Hispanic). Wilmette is less Hispanic than neighboring Skokie (11% Hispanic), and Evanston (12.3% Hispanic).

Wilmette's Native American/Other Population

292 residents of Wilmette, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wilmette is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Wilmette ranks 536th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilmette's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 110.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wilmette's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.1%.

Wilmette is more Native American/Other than neighboring Winnetka (0.5% Native American/Other), Skokie (0.9% Native American/Other), and Evanston (0.4% Native American/Other). Wilmette is less Native American/Other than neighboring Northfield (1.2% Native American/Other).

Wilmette's Multiracial Population

1,322 residents of Wilmette, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wilmette is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Wilmette ranks 409th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilmette's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Wilmette's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Wilmette is more Multiracial than neighboring Skokie (4.2% Multiracial), and Northfield (3.2% Multiracial). Wilmette is less Multiracial than neighboring Kenilworth (9.2% Multiracial), and Evanston (5.7% 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.