Woodridge, IL Demographics

A map of Woodridge's Population by Race

Woodridge, Illinois has an estimated population of 33,941, a less than 1% change from the 34,158 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.8% White, 16.0% Hispanic, 12.1% Asian, 10.5% Black, 4.1% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Woodridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Woodridge has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Woodridge, that probability was 61.1% in 2020 and 62.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Woodridge is ranked the 55th 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). Woodridge was ranked the 55th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Woodridge's White Population

19,277 residents of Woodridge, or 56.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Woodridge is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Woodridge ranks 1312th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodridge's White population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Woodridge's population has decreased from 58.2% to 56.8%.

Woodridge is more White than neighboring Bolingbrook (34.8% White). Woodridge is less White than neighboring Darien (73.2% White), Downers Grove (80.9% White), Lisle (65.1% White), and Westmont (61.7% White).

Woodridge's Black Population

3,565 residents of Woodridge, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Woodridge is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Woodridge ranks 138th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodridge's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.5%. Black residents' share of Woodridge's population has increased from 9.8% to 10.5%.

Woodridge is more Black than neighboring Darien (2.6% Black), Downers Grove (2.7% Black), Lisle (4.5% Black), and Westmont (5.9% Black). Woodridge is less Black than neighboring Bolingbrook (17.7% Black).

Woodridge's Asian Population

4,099 residents of Woodridge, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Woodridge is higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Woodridge ranks 39th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodridge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.3%. Asian residents' share of Woodridge's population has decreased from 13.2% to 12.1%.

Woodridge is more Asian than neighboring Darien (11.9% Asian), and Downers Grove (5.6% Asian). Woodridge is less Asian than neighboring Lisle (17.4% Asian), Bolingbrook (14.1% Asian), and Westmont (14.6% Asian).

Woodridge's Hispanic Population

5,432 residents of Woodridge, or 16.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Woodridge is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Woodridge ranks 175th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodridge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Woodridge's population has increased from 14.8% to 16.0%.

Woodridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Darien (9.3% Hispanic), Downers Grove (5.9% Hispanic), Lisle (8.9% Hispanic), and Westmont (14.2% Hispanic). Woodridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Bolingbrook (28.9% Hispanic).

Woodridge's Native American/Other Population

181 residents of Woodridge, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Woodridge is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Woodridge ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 12.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Woodridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Woodridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Darien (0.2% Native American/Other), and Downers Grove (0.4% Native American/Other). Woodridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westmont (0.6% Native American/Other).

Woodridge's Multiracial Population

1,387 residents of Woodridge, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Woodridge is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Woodridge ranks 780th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodridge's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Woodridge's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.1%.

Woodridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Darien (2.8% Multiracial), Lisle (3.5% Multiracial), Bolingbrook (3.9% Multiracial), and Westmont (2.9% Multiracial). Woodridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Downers Grove (4.4% 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.