Maywood village, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Maywood village is a small city located in Illinois. The total population is 23,173. It ranks as the 103rd most populous out of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Maywood village is 35.1 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Maywood village is $66,498. This is 19% lower than the state median of $81,702. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 30% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 7.8%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $212,600. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $250,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 60.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Maywood village is Black or African American, making up 57.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 33.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (5.7%) is well below the state average of 58.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (57.5% vs 13.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (33.4% vs 18.5%). The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.8%.

Education

16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 37.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Maywood village, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. For official data, visit data.census.gov.