Population 7,023 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Winthrop Harbor
Household size in Winthrop Harbor
| Period | Winthrop Harbor | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.46 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Winthrop Harbor are small: just 2.28 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.75, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Winthrop Harbor
| Period | Winthrop Harbor | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.6 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.0 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.1 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.9 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 51.1, Winthrop Harbor is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.1, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only six are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Winthrop Harbor
| Period | Winthrop Harbor | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.0% of households in Winthrop Harbor, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 7.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 29 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Winthrop Harbor
Renters in Winthrop Harbor
| Period | Winthrop Harbor | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Winthrop Harbor is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over four in ten owners (41.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.8 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Winthrop Harbor
| Period | Winthrop Harbor | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Winthrop Harbor: just 4.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Winthrop Harbor
| Period | Winthrop Harbor | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Winthrop Harbor was built around 1979, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the Chicago area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1970. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Winthrop Harbor
| Period | Winthrop Harbor | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,112 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,069 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,043 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,429 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$317 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Winthrop Harbor costs $1,429 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $317 a month from 2006–10, a 28% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Winthrop Harbor
Bachelor's degrees in Winthrop Harbor
| Period | Winthrop Harbor | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.1% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Winthrop Harbor have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 20.3%, against 35.6% nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Winthrop Harbor
| Period | Winthrop Harbor | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.3% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.2% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Winthrop Harbor: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Winthrop Harbor
| Period | Winthrop Harbor | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Winthrop Harbor: 9.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 28 have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Winthrop Harbor compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winthrop Harbor | 2.28 | 51.1 | 5.0% | 16.7% | 4.9% | 1979 | $1,429 | 20.3% | 95.8% | 9.1% |
| Zion | 2.80 | 34.6 | 18.8% | 39.0% | 7.2% | 1968 | $1,243 | 15.8% | 84.0% | 6.9% |
| Beach Park | 2.65 | 42.0 | 11.9% | 19.0% | 3.7% | 1985 | $1,345 | 20.9% | 81.5% | 8.0% |
| Pleasant Prairie | 2.44 | 42.8 | 8.9% | 28.1% | 4.8% | 1995 | $1,291 | 40.1% | 94.8% | 3.3% |
| Russell | 3.00 | 36.4 | 8.6% | 23.8% | 13.0% | 1981 | $1,578 | 56.4% | 99.6% | 7.8% |
| Rosecrans | 2.51 | 51.1 | 6.1% | 15.6% | 7.0% | 1990 | $1,454 | 50.9% | 99.8% | 3.4% |
| Wadsworth | 2.81 | 43.4 | 6.1% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 1991 | $1,468 | 46.9% | 91.5% | 6.1% |
| Kenosha | 2.46 | 37.9 | 15.1% | 40.0% | 7.6% | 1969 | $1,291 | 29.7% | 90.6% | 5.1% |
| Waukegan | 2.90 | 36.4 | 16.5% | 50.6% | 6.0% | 1963 | $1,278 | 19.1% | 73.3% | 6.9% |
| Old Mill Creek | 3.07 | 39.7 | 9.4% | 6.8% | 5.1% | 1992 | $1,768 | 68.8% | 99.0% | 4.7% |
| Park City | 3.27 | 31.8 | 22.4% | 34.9% | 3.2% | 1990 | $1,381 | 21.6% | 69.9% | 6.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Winthrop Harbor. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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