Village · Illinois
Kirkland, Illinois
Kirkland, village, in DeKalb County, Illinois. Kirkland had 1,632 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,650 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,525 (±197). GEOID 1740156.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,632
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,650 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,525 ±197
Median household income
$94,338
±$9,376 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$191,600
±$7,659 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$875
±$49 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Kirkland and what county is it in?
Kirkland is a village in DeKalb County, Illinois. It covers 1.2 square miles of land, 1,329 residents per square mile in 2020.
Kirkland is in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 13 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Kirkland lies entirely within Franklin Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Kirkland, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,632 people lived in Kirkland on July 1, 2025, down 1.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,650 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,525 (±197).
| Measure | Kirkland | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,525 ±197 | 100,703 | −320 |
| Households | 615 ±80 | 39,550 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.48 ±0.22 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 625 ±81 | 41,678 | no clear change |
Kirkland's population since 2000
From 1,166 in 2000 to 1,632 in 2025: up 40.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Kirkland as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Kirkland?
The median resident of Kirkland is 34.8 years old; 19.9% are under 18 and 13.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.5%.
| Measure | Kirkland | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 ±3.3 | 32.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.9% ±4.3 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.1% ±3.3 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Male | 53.6% ±4.2 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.5% ±5.2 pts | 14.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.8% ±5.8 pts | 71.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±3.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.3% ±3.6 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1% ±2.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| With a disability | 10.1% ±3.8 pts | 11.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.5% ±4.7 pts | 5.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.2% ±3.0 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.9% ±5.5 pts | 33.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.4% ±4.5 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.7% ±6.4 pts | 82.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Kirkland earn?
Half of Kirkland's 615 households earn less than $94,338 a year (±$9,376), against $70,724 in DeKalb County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 the median was $80,380 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,958 after inflation. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kirkland | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,338 ±$9,376 | $70,724 | +$13,958 |
| Mean household income | $96,449 ±$7,768 | $90,834 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,734 ±$4,173 | $36,298 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.8% ±3.3 pts | 14.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.5% ±9.7 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.3% ±4.0 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% ±2.4 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.3% ±4.0 pts | 92.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Kirkland?
Owners occupy 73.5% of Kirkland's occupied homes and renters 26.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $191,600 by its owner (±$7,659). The median renter pays $875 a month including utilities, and 24.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kirkland | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $191,600 ±$7,659 | $243,600 | +$16,718 |
| Median gross rent | $875 ±$49 | $1,049 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.5% ±15.8 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,752 ±$132 | $1,866 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.5% ±8.2 pts | 61.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.5% ±8.2 pts | 38.6% | – |
| Housing units | 625 ±81 | 41,678 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2% ±8.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.5% ±6.6 pts | 58.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±5.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.3% ±5.5 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.6% ±1.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Kirkland building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Kirkland in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 1.5 across Illinois.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Kirkland work and get to work?
81.1% of Kirkland's workers drive alone and 7.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.7 minutes.
| Measure | Kirkland | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 75.3% ±4.6 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% ±2.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.1% ±6.4 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5% ±5.3 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±1.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.3% ±4.1 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.7 min ±4.1 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Kirkland?
No census tract lies mostly in Kirkland; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2DeKalb County | 4,783 | $95,925 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Kirkland) · Census block assignment files
How does Kirkland compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Kirkland is the 8,452nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 517th-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Kirkland ranks 414th of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 517th | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 513th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 505th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 414th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 681st | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 614th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 795th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 810th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 840th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 1,267th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 894th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 814th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 98th | 1,382 |
Kirkland's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare Kirkland with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Kirkland?
19 of the 57 figures for Kirkland on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Kirkland are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Kirkland.