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Wilmette, IL is a vibrant suburb of Chicago situated along Lake Michigan with a population of 27,895. It's population density is 4,964 people per sq mi which is significantly lower than the US population density of 93 people per sq mi. Wilmette offers plenty of year-round activities both indoors and out including strolling through downtown to visit local stores and restaurants such as The Wilmette Theatre, Paschen's Hardware Store, City Hall Saloon & Grill, and Do-Rite Donuts. There are also plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy such as beach days at Gillson Park or golf at the Wilmette Golf Club. Additionally, there are several organizations and sporting events in the area like the Wilmette Historical Museum or the Glenview Classic Baseball Tournament for kids and adults alike. With so much to do in Wilmette, IL it's easy to see why this vibrant town is one of Chicago’s premier north shore suburbs.

The population in Wilmette is 27,895. There are 5,163 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wilmette is 45.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wilmette is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Wilmette
- 65.7% are married
- 7.2% are divorced
- 43.0% are married with children
- 8.8% have children, but are single
Race in Wilmette

- 81.1% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 12.7% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 3.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleWilmette, IllinoisUnited States
  27,895.0329,725,481.0
  50.9%50.5%
  49.1%49.5%
  45.638.4
 
  27,114.0326,569,308.0
  27,080.0309,327,143.0
  27,651.0285,036,114.0
  26,690.0251,960,433.0
  -3.0%15.6%
  0.5%30.8%
 
  5162.993.4
  5.4033531905.423
  0.009264836.791
 
  80.9%59.4%
  0.4%12.2%
  12.3%5.6%
  0.1%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.5%0.4%
  2.7%3.2%
  3.2%18.4%
 
  65.7%49.8%
  65.4%48.0%
  0.3%1.8%
  34.3%50.2%
  20.2%33.8%
  8.5%10.8%
  5.6%5.6%
 
  2.692.6
  10,331.0124,010,992.0
  7,685.080,755,759.0
  47.1%30.5%
  42.2%42.9%
  2,646.043,255,233.0
  5.4%15.8%
  5.3%10.8%
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Top notch teachers. Involved parents. Motivated students. Great public schools from elementary through high school.  More

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Over 12 years ago

It's a small city close to the lake and close to Chicago. One of the biggest advantages is its schools. Most of the elementary schools have a great school rating of 9  More

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Over 15 years ago

Wilmette is one of the close-in suburbs on Chicago's North Shore. Wilmette and next-door Evanston have their own parks, dining and recreation. And it's a short drive or  More

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