Addison, Illinois Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

The current estimated population of Addison is 37,000, with 49% male and 51% female. The city has experienced steady growth as a suburban community within the Chicago metropolitan area, driven by residential and commercial development.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1839
  • County: DuPage County
  • Land area: 9.98 square miles
  • Population density: 3,707 people per square mile
  • Area code: 630
  • Zip codes: 60101, 60126

Geography and Location

Addison is a large village located in DuPage County, Illinois, approximately 20 miles west of downtown Chicago. The town is part of the greater Chicago metropolitan area and benefits from its proximity to major highways, including I-290 and I-355, providing easy access to Chicago and other suburban areas. Addison is a diverse and vibrant community with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas. Its central location makes it a hub for transportation and logistics, while its numerous parks and recreational facilities contribute to a high quality of life for residents. The climate in Addison is characterized by cold winters and warm summers, typical of the Midwest.

Demographics

Median resident age: 32.2 years
Median household income: $54,090
Median house value: $173,200

Population by Race

Races in Addison:

  • White Non-Hispanic (60.0%)
  • Hispanic (28.4%)
  • Other race (11.4%)
  • Asian Indian (4.6%)
  • Black (2.5%)
  • Two or more races (2.4%)
  • Filipino (1.5%)
  • Other Asian (0.6%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)
  • Vietnamese (0.5%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: Italian (16.2%), German (14.2%), Polish (12.9%), Irish (8.8%), English (2.9%), Greek (2.2%).

Elevation: 691 feet

Land area: 9.4 square miles

Map of Addison, IL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Addison

  • High school or higher: 73.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 19.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Addison village

  • Never married: 28.1%
  • Now married: 58.4%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 4.8%
  • Divorced: 7.2%

34.1% Foreign born (17.7% Latin America, 9.4% Europe, 6.7% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +3,587 (+11.1%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Addison:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Addison:

  • CHICAGO O’HARE INTL (about 8 miles; CHICAGO, IL; Abbreviation: ORD)
  • CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL (about 21 miles; CHICAGO, IL; Abbreviation: MDW)
  • KENOSHA REGIONAL (about 46 miles; KENOSHA, WI; Abbreviation: ENW)

Other public-use airports nearest to Addison:

  • SCHAUMBURG REGIONAL (about 8 miles; CHICAGO/SCHAUMBURG, IL; Abbreviation: 06C)
  • SCHAUMBURG MUNICIPAL HELISTOP (about 8 miles; CHICAGO/SCHAUMBURG, IL; Abbreviation: 4H1)
  • PALWAUKEE MUNI (about 14 miles; CHICAGO/PROSPECT HEIGHTS/W, IL; Abbreviation: PWK)

Amtrak stations near Addison:

  • 13 miles: LA GRANGE ROAD (LA GRANGE, 25 W. BURLINGTON AVE.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 15 miles: NAPERVILLE (E. 4TH & ELLSWORTH AVE.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 17 miles: SUMMIT (ARCHER & CENTER AVE.). Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Addison:

  • DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (Full-time enrollment: 3,076; Location: 1221 N SWIFT RD; Private, for-profit; Website: www.dpg.devry.edu)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Addison:

  • ELMHURST COLLEGE (about 6 miles; ELMHURST, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,188)
  • COLLEGE OF DUPAGE (about 6 miles; Glen Ellyn, IL; Full-time enrollment: 15,545)
  • WHEATON COLLEGE (about 9 miles; WHEATON, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,684)
  • OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 12 miles; DES PLAINES, IL; Full-time enrollment: 5,749)
  • TRITON COLLEGE (about 12 miles; RIVER GROVE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 8,007)
  • BENEDICTINE UNIVERSITY (about 12 miles; LISLE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,102)
  • WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE (about 13 miles; PALATINE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 8,229)

Schools

Public high school in Addison:

  • ADDISON TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,789; Location: 213 N LOMBARD RD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high school in Addison:

  • DRISCOLL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 470; Location: 555 NORTH LOMBARD ROAD; Grades: 9 – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Addison:

  • INDIAN TRAIL JR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,274; Location: 222 N KENNEDY DR; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • FULLERTON ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 481; Location: 400 S MICHIGAN AVE; Grades: 01 – 05)
  • ARDMORE ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 452; Location: 644 S ARDMORE AVE; Grades: PK – KG)
  • ARMY TRAIL ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 425; Location: 346 ARMY TRAIL RD; Grades: 01 – 05)
  • STONE ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 389; Location: 1404 W STONE RD; Grades: KG – 05)
  • LINCOLN ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 331; Location: 720 N LINCOLN AVE; Grades: 01 – 05)
  • LAKE PARK ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 285; Location: 330 W LAKE PARK DR; Grades: 01 – 05)
  • WESLEY ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 281; Location: 1111 W WESTWOOD TRL; Grades: KG – 05)
  • PARTNERS FOR SUCCESS-OLD MILL SCH (Students: 42; Location: 848 N MILL ROAD; Grades: 06 – 12)
  • DUPAGE ALOP (Students: 4; Location: 848 N MILL ROAD; Grades: 08 – 08)

Private primary/middle schools in Addison:

  • ST PHILIP THE APOSTLE (Students: 351; Location: 1233 W. HOLTZ; Grades: PK – 8)
  • ST JOSEPH SCHOOL (Students: 210; Location: 330 E FULLERTON; Grades: PK – 8)
  • CONCORD LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 175; Location: 105 ARMY TRAIL ROAD; Grades: PK – 8)
  • YWCA CHILD DEV CENTER (Students: 61; Location: 301 SOUTH SWIFT # A; Grades: PK – KG)

Libraries

Library in Addison:

  • ADDISON P.L. (Operating income: $2,357,649; Location: TWO FRIENDSHIP PLAZA; 96,465 books; 6,980 audio materials; 4,615 video materials; 370 serial subscriptions)