Wheeling, IL is a vibrant and bustling suburb of Chicago located in Cook County, with a population of 39,104 and a population density of 4,492 people per square mile. The city has plenty to offer for residents and visitors alike; local businesses include several restaurants, shops, supermarkets, banks, financial institutions and gas stations. For outdoor activities year-round, Wheeling Park District offers a wide variety of recreational activities including ice skating rinks, an indoor pool facility, running trails and bike paths as well as fishing ponds. There are also many organizations such as the Wheeling Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club that help to promote economic growth in the area. Also within the city limits are numerous sporting events such as basketball tournaments at Olympic Indoor Sports Arena and football games at Rolling Meadows High School Stadium. Whether you're looking for something to do or somewhere to live, Wheeling has something for everyone!
The population in Wheeling is 39,104. There are 4,509 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wheeling is 39.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wheeling is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wheeling
- 52.5% are married
- 10.1% are divorced
- 36.3% are married with children
- 10.9% have children, but are single
Race in Wheeling
- 48.3% are White
- 3.1% are Black
- 15.8% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 31.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander