Des Plaines, IL Demographics
What is the population of Des Plaines?
There are 60,087 residents in Des Plaines, with a median age of 42.5. Of this, 48.99% are males and 51.01% are females. US-born citizens make up 67.89% of the resident pool in Des Plaines, while non-US-born citizens account for 21.9%. Additionally, 10.2% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 54,531 people in Des Plaines currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 60,087 | -0.5% |
| Male Population | 29,437 | -1.1% |
| Female Population | 30,650 | 0.0% |
Male Population 48.99%
Female Population 51.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42.5 | 0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 40,795 | 2.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 13,162 | -7.5% |
| Not Citizen | 6,130 | -2.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 67.89%
Citizen not U.S. Born 21.9%
Not Citizen 10.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 413 | 19.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,696 | 15.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 429 | -25.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 477 | 32.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 54,531 | -1.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.69%
Moved from Same County 6.21%
Moved from Same State 0.72%
Moved from Different State 0.8%
Same House as Last Year 91.58%
What are the employment statistics in Des Plaines?
White-collar workers make up 76.27% of the working population in Des Plaines, while blue-collar employees account for 23.73%. There are also 3,094 entrepreneurs in Des Plaines (10.1% of the workforce); 21,562 workers employed in private companies (70.39%); and 2,963 people working in governmental institutions (9.67%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 23,365 | -1.2% |
| Blue Collar | 7,268 | 2.4% |
White Collar 76.27%
Blue Collar 23.73%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,094 | 3.8% |
| Private Companies | 21,562 | -2.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,963 | 1.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,014 | 9.3% |
Self Employees 10.1%
Private Companies 70.39%
Governmental Workers 9.67%
Not for Profit Companies 9.84%
How many households are there in Des Plaines?
There are a total of 22,887 households in Des Plaines, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 66.96% of these Des Plaines households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.04%. Additionally, 29.22% of households have children and 70.78% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 22,887 | 1.7% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 15,326 | -0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 7,561 | 5.5% |
Family Households 66.96%
Non-Family Households 33.04%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 6,687 | -1.1% |
| Households without Children | 16,200 | 2.9% |
Households with Children 29.22%
Households without Children 70.78%
What are the median and average incomes in Des Plaines?
The average annual household income in Des Plaines is $108,646, while the median household income sits at $86,552 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $105,854, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $102,572.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $108,646 | 7.2% |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | 8.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | -7 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 54,164 | 0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Des Plaines?
There are 24,145 housing units in Des Plaines, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1966. Of the 22,887 occupied housing units in Des Plaines, 78.65% are owner-occupied, while 21.35% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.5% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $320,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,493 per month in Des Plaines.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 24,145 | 0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1966 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,992 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,354 | 5.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,474 | -2.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5,180 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,160 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,837 | 8.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,979 | -4.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,147 | -9.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 962 | 21.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 60 | 25.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 22,887 | 1.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 18,000 | 1.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $4,887 | 2.7% |
Owner Occupied 78.65%
Renter Occupied 21.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 11,070 | 1.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 6,930 | 2.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $320,200 | 12.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $280,600 | 10.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,493 | 8.4% |
With Mortgage 61.5%
Without Mortgage 38.5%
What is the level of education in Des Plaines?
Approximately 27.19% of the population in Des Plaines holds a high school degree (that's 13,001 residents), while 21.17% have attained a college certificate (12,503 locals) and 23.07% have a bachelor's degree (11,031 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,170 | 0.3% |
| Some High School | 13,001 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 12,503 | 2.8% |
| Associate Degree | 4,142 | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11,031 | -5.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,354 | 0.7% |
No High School 6.63%
Some High School 27.19%
Some College 21.17%
Associate Degree 8.66%
Bachelor's Degree 23.07%
Graduate Degree 13.29%
What is the marital status of Des Plaines residents?
A total of 15,589 people in Des Plaines have never been married (which represents 31.23% of the total population), while 26,323 of them are wedded (52.74%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 697 (1.4%) and 4,510 (9.04%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 15,589 | 4.9% |
| Married | 26,323 | -2.9% |
| Separated | 697 | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 3,492 | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4,510 | 4,510.0% |
Never Married 31.23%
Married 52.74%
Separated 1.4%
Widowed 7%
Divorced 9.04%
What are the most common means of transportation in Des Plaines?
The top three means of transportation people in Des Plaines use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 24,661 residents commute by car, 930 prefer going to work by railroad and 386 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 24,661 | -1.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 324 | -13.1% |
| Subway or Elevated | 362 | N/A |
| Railroad | 930 | 3,943.5% |
| Bicycle | 121 | 9.0% |
| Motorcycle | 36 | 0.0% |
| TaxiCab | 28 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 386 | -15.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Des Plaines by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.