Wheeling township, Illinois
Wheeling township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wheeling township is a geographic entity located in Cook County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 154,050. The land area covers 35.91 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 154,050 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs | ±0.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 61,404 | ±1,009 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 64,315 | ±1,037 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 61,404 | ±1,009 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,911 | ±504 |
| Median Home Value | $372,600 | ±$6,898 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,670 | ±$47 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $106,026 | ±$3,182 |
| Per Capita Income | $54,255 | ±$1,617 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | ±1.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 10,588 | ±1,620 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | ±0.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 80,892 | ±1,428 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.7% | ±0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 153,558 (2024)
ID: 207883
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR FINANCE ADMIN
1616 N ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RD, STE 101, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL 60004-3991
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GUS Population: 5,182,617 (2024)
ID: 102545
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMPTROLLER
118 N CLARK ST, ROOM 1127, CHICAGO IL 60602-1394
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Wheeling | PK-05 | Wheeling, IL | |
| Regular School Wheeling | KG-05 | Wheeling, IL | |
| Regular School Wheeling | 06-08 | Wheeling, IL | |
| Regular School Wheeling | KG-05 | Wheeling, IL | |
| Regular School Wheeling | PK | Wheeling, IL | |
| Regular School Wheeling | 06-08 | Wheeling, IL | |
| Regular School Wheeling | PK-05 | Wheeling, IL | |
| Regular School Wheeling | 09-12 | Wheeling, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | North Chicago, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Roselle, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chicago Professional Center
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College Vocational | 2.0 mi away | 16 Piper Ln. Suite 127, Prospect Heights, IL, 60090 |
8472158203
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PROSPECT HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 12 NORTH ELM STREET, PROSPECT HEIGHTS, IL, 60070 |
(847) 259-3500
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Worsham College of Mortuary Science
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College | 2.8 mi away | 495 Northgate Pkwy, Wheeling, IL, 60090-2646 |
8478088444
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INDIAN TRAILS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 355 SOUTH SCHOENBECK ROAD, WHEELING, IL, 60090 |
(847) 459-4100
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Oakton College
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College | 4.7 mi away | 1600 E Golf Rd., Des Plaines, IL, 60016-1268 |
8476351600
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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS MEMORIAL LIBRARY MAKERPLACE
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 112 NORTH BELMONT AVENUE, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL, 60004 | — |
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I M Beauty School
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College Vocational | 5.7 mi away | 630 Milwaukee ave, STE 200, Glenview, IL, 60025 |
2244325178
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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 500 NORTH DUNTON AVENUE, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL, 60004 |
(847) 392-0100
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Rosel School of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 6.8 mi away | 307 Golf Mill Center, Niles, IL, 60714 |
7735085600
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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 500 NORTH DUNTON AVENUE, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL, 60004 |
(847) 392-0100
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CHICAGO PALWAUKEE AP, IL US, located 2.2 miles from Wheeling township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.9° | 18.4° | 25.1° | 1.33" | — |
| February | 35.8° | 21.2° | 28.5° | 1.28" | — |
| March | 46.7° | 30.2° | 38.4° | 1.84" | — |
| April | 58.1° | 39.3° | 48.7° | 3.31" | — |
| May | 69.5° | 49.7° | 59.6° | 3.76" | — |
| June | 79.5° | 60.1° | 69.8° | 3.97" | — |
| July | 84.0° | 65.8° | 74.9° | 3.15" | — |
| August | 82.0° | 64.7° | 73.4° | 3.70" | — |
| September | 75.3° | 56.3° | 65.8° | 3.04" | — |
| October | 62.5° | 44.5° | 53.5° | 3.11" | — |
| November | 48.5° | 33.4° | 40.9° | 2.15" | — |
| December | 36.9° | 24.0° | 30.4° | 1.64" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Heights city | City | 0.9 mi | — |
| Wheeling village | Village | 1.7 mi | — |
| Arlington Heights village | Village | 2.1 mi | — |
| Mount Prospect village | Village | 3.1 mi | — |
| Buffalo Grove village | Village | 4.0 mi | — |
| Rolling Meadows city | City | 4.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1703181100. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.