As of 2020, the population of Wood Dale, a city located in Addison Township, DuPage County, Illinois, stands at 14,012, according to the latest census data.
The original name of Wood Dale was Lester’s Station, in honor of John Lester, one of the first residents.
Wood Dale is situated near several other communities, including Elk Grove Village to the north, Bensenville to the east, Addison to the south and southwest, and Itasca to the west.
In Wood Dale, the leading industry sectors that employ the most people are manufacturing (13.6%), retail trade (11.0%), health care (9.7%), wholesale trade (5.4%), and administration (8.4%).
The five industry sectors that employ the greatest number of community residents are wholesale trade (20.3%), manufacturing (18%), retail trade (11.3%), administrative and support services (10.6%), and healthcare and social assistance (7.5%).
Wood Dale is conveniently situated along Metra’s Milwaukee District West Line, offering daily rail transportation between Elgin and Chicago, with a stop at Union Station. Additionally, Illinois Route 390 passes through the city’s northern border, providing easy access to Wood Dale Road via an exit.