Wood Dale, IL Demographics

A map of Wood Dale's Population by Race

Wood Dale, Illinois has an estimated population of 13,933, a less than 1% change from the 14,012 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.1% White, 31.8% Hispanic, 5.1% Asian, 2.7% Black, 1.2% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wood Dale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale, that probability was 51.8% in 2020 and 54.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wood Dale is ranked the 180th 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). Wood Dale was ranked the 177th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wood Dale's White Population

8,235 residents of Wood Dale, or 59.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wood Dale is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Wood Dale ranks 1285th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wood Dale's White population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. White residents' share of Wood Dale's population has decreased from 64.0% to 59.1%.

Wood Dale is more White than neighboring Bensenville (40.6% White), and Addison (40.8% White). Wood Dale is less White than neighboring Itasca (67.1% White), Elk Grove Village (67.9% White), and Elmhurst (76% White).

Wood Dale's Black Population

378 residents of Wood Dale, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wood Dale is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Wood Dale ranks 405th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wood Dale's Black population has grown by an estimated 57.5%. Black residents' share of Wood Dale's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.7%.

Wood Dale is more Black than neighboring Itasca (0.4% Black), and Elmhurst (1.8% Black). Wood Dale is less Black than neighboring Bensenville (6.3% Black), Elk Grove Village (3% Black), and Addison (3.2% Black).

Wood Dale's Asian Population

712 residents of Wood Dale, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wood Dale is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Wood Dale ranks 100th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wood Dale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.8%. Asian residents' share of Wood Dale's population has decreased from 6.0% to 5.1%.

Wood Dale is more Asian than neighboring Bensenville (2.9% Asian). Wood Dale is less Asian than neighboring Itasca (13.3% Asian), Elk Grove Village (12% Asian), Addison (8.6% Asian), and Elmhurst (7.8% Asian).

Wood Dale's Hispanic Population

4,427 residents of Wood Dale, or 31.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wood Dale is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Wood Dale ranks 86th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wood Dale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Wood Dale's population has increased from 26.0% to 31.8%.

Wood Dale is more Hispanic than neighboring Itasca (13.7% Hispanic), Elk Grove Village (14.9% Hispanic), and Elmhurst (10.4% Hispanic). Wood Dale is less Hispanic than neighboring Bensenville (48.5% Hispanic), and Addison (46% Hispanic).

Wood Dale's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Wood Dale, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wood Dale is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Wood Dale ranks 869th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wood Dale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 79.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wood Dale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Wood Dale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Itasca (0% Native American/Other). Wood Dale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bensenville (0.4% Native American/Other), Elk Grove Village (0.3% Native American/Other), and Elmhurst (0.2% Native American/Other).

Wood Dale's Multiracial Population

172 residents of Wood Dale, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wood Dale is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Wood Dale ranks 1265th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wood Dale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Wood Dale's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.2%.

Wood Dale is less Multiracial than neighboring Bensenville (1.4% Multiracial), Itasca (5.4% Multiracial), Elk Grove Village (1.8% Multiracial), and Elmhurst (3.7% 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.