Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL

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2021 Population

129,042

1.93% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0.239% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

6.64%

4.9% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$90,331

7.32% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$305,100

1.87% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

65,582

2.87% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL had a population of 129k people with a median age of 42 and a median household income of $90,331. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL grew from 126,598 to 129,042, a 1.93% increase and its median household income grew from $84,167 to $90,331, a 7.32% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (13.3%), Other (Hispanic) (9.53%), White (Hispanic) (6.24%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.42%).

45.5% of the households in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

86.6% of the residents in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cook County (North)--Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL are Chicago Professional Center (131 degrees awarded in 2021) and Worsham College of Mortuary Science (91 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL was $305,100, and the homeownership rate was 74.4%.

Most people in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL borders Ela, Freemont, Wauconda & Cuba Townships PUMA, IL, Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL, Palatine & Barrington Townships PUMA, IL, Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL, Elk Grove & Wheeling (Southwest) Townships PUMA, IL, and Maine, Norwood Park Townships & Chicago CityEdison Park PUMA, IL.

United States Illinois

Population & Diversity

Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL is home to a population of 129k people, from which 86.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 32.4% of Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (41.8k people).

In 2021, there were 4.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (82.1k people) in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 12.3k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL are Spanish (19,105 households), Polish (6,978 households), and Russian (6,837 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,867

Women

51.1%

63,109

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 128,976 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

86.6%

2021 Citizenship

86.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 86.6% of Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL was 86.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
82.1k ± 2.11k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
17.2k ± 1.54k
Other (Hispanic)
12.3k ± 1.39k

18.8%

Hispanic Population

24.2k people

18.8% of the people in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL are hispanic (24.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
8,490 ± 2,186 people
India
6,821 ± 1,973 people
Poland
5,412 ± 1,768 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL was Mexico, the natal country of 8,490 Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL residents, followed by India with 6,821 and Poland with 5,412.

Foreign-Born Population

32.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

41.8k people

32.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

41k people

As of 2021, 32.4% of Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL residents (41.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL was 32.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
19,105 households (15.8%)
Polish
6,978 households (5.76%)
Russian
6,837 households (5.64%)

45.5% of the households in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL was Spanish. 15.8% of the households in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,321 ± 221
Korea
805 ± 310
Gulf War (1990s)
454 ± 147

Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.64 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL employs 65.6k people. The largest industries in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL are Elementary & secondary schools (3,928 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,817 people), and Construction (2,845 people), and the highest paying industries are Water, steam, air-conditioning, & irrigation systems ($256,235), Software publishing ($205,581), and Wired telecommunications carriers ($175,824).

Males in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,063. The income inequality in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,669

Women

46.5%

34,081

Men

53.5%

The workforce of Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL in 2020 was 63,750 people, with 46.5% woman, and 53.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL.

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Occupations

65.6k

2021 Value

2.87%

1 Year growth

± 2.87%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL grew at a rate of 2.87%, from 63.8k employees to 65.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL, are Other managers (1,955 people), Software developers (1,778 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,568 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

65.6k

2021 Value

2.87%

1 Year growth

± 2.87%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL grew at a rate of 2.87%, from 63.8k employees to 65.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,928 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,817 people), and Construction (2,845 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$60,626

Median earning men ± $3,970

$42,552

Median earning women ± $2,421

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($109,500), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($91,173), and Wholesale Trade ($87,904).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,825), Wholesale Trade ($55,684), and Public Administration ($54,345).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$79.7B
Wisconsin
$55.8B
Michigan
$41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL awarded 222 degrees. The student population of Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 177 male students and 161 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL are White (114 and 51.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (52 and 23.4%), Black or African American (27 and 12.2%), and Asian (26 and 11.7%).

The largest universities in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL by number of degrees awarded are Chicago Professional Center (131 and 59%) and Worsham College of Mortuary Science (91 and 41%).

The most popular majors in Cook County (North)--Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL are General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science (91 and 41%), HVAC Maintenance (80 and 36%), and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (51 and 23%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 76%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 338 (52.4% men and 47.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 338 students enrolled in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL, 52.4% men and 47.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 152 records, of which 63.8% were women and 36.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science

Most Common

64 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Cook County (North)--Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL was General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science with 64 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Cook County (North)--Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Chicago Professional Center
131 degrees awarded
Worsham College of Mortuary Science
91 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Chicago Professional Center with 131 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 155 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL, which is 2.31 times more than the 67 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 114 degrees mean that there were 2.19 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 52 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($22,950) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($850) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.45% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.15% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (30.7k), High School or Equivalent (19.2k), and Some college (18.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL was $305,100 in 2021, which is 1.25 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $299,500 to $305,100, a 1.87% increase. The homeownership rate in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL is 74.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 27.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL is $90,331. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $141,613, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $139,079 and $119,865.

Housing

Property

$305,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,176

$37,769

Median Property Taxes

±$1,440

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.4%

Homeownership

2021

61.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.4% of the housing units in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $141,613, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $139,079 and $119,865.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$90,331

Median Household Income

± $3,330

50.8k

Number of Households

± 1,742

In 2021, the median household income of the 50.8k households in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL grew to $90,331 from the previous year's value of $84,167.

The following chart displays the households in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.454

2021 Wage GINI in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL

0.448

2020 Wage GINI in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL

In 2021, the income inequality in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.19% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (72.2%)
Worked At Home (12.5%)
Carpooled (8.95%)

In 2021, 72.2% of workers in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.5%) and those who carpooled to work (8.95%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL have a longer commute time (27.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.25% of the workforce in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.64% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL (8.46k out of 128k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92% of the population of Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 54.4% on employee plans, 11.5% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 0.219% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1231 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.806% decrease from the previous year (1241 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1221 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 372 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,231 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,231 patients per year. This represents a 0.806% decrease from the previous year (1,241 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Illinois in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.96%

Uninsured

54.4%

Employer Coverage

11.5%

Medicaid

15.1%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

0.219%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL declined by 1.74% from 8.1% to 7.96%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.