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45%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
65%
Household income NAT. AVG.
35%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
IndexWoodridgeIllinoisNational
Income per capita$64,944$47,397$44,883
Median household income$133,829$88,967$81,333
Median income owner occupied$160,997$111,557$106,172
Median income renter occupied$86,658$52,117$52,080
Median earnings male$76,427$60,185$54,343
Median earnings female$54,829$40,368$38,439
Unemployment rate3.2%6.6%4.9%
Poverty level4.4%14.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Woodridge is 45% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Woodridge is 65% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Woodridge is 35% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Woodridge is 71% lower than the national average

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      $89,210 $133,829 $267,658
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      $59,305 $88,967 $177,934
      State
      $54,216 $81,333 $162,666
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      Woodridge median earnings by income bracket

      Woodridge employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry6.7%6.7%
      Manufacturing sector12.6%12.6%
      Financial & insurance services4.8%4.8%
      Wholesale & retail services13.5%13.5%
      Public administration3.0%3.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities13.6%13.6%
      Education, health & social services13.5%13.5%
      Other29.3%29.3%

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      Source: The Woodridge, IL employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.