DuPage County, IL Demographics
What is the population of Dupage County?
There are 1,098,453 residents in Dupage County, with a median age of 41. Of this, 49.53% are males and 50.47% are females. US-born citizens make up 78.66% of the resident pool in Dupage County, while non-US-born citizens account for 13.19%. Additionally, 8.15% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 972,111 people in Dupage County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 1,098,453 | -0.4% |
| Male Population | 544,062 | -0.1% |
| Female Population | 554,391 | -0.7% |
Male Population 49.53%
Female Population 50.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 864,040 | -1.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 144,875 | 1.7% |
| Not Citizen | 89,538 | 2.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 78.66%
Citizen not U.S. Born 13.19%
Not Citizen 8.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 6,562 | -7.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 53,864 | -7.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 40,334 | -2.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 14,162 | -4.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 972,111 | 0.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.6%
Moved from Same County 4.96%
Moved from Same State 3.71%
Moved from Different State 1.3%
Same House as Last Year 89.43%
What are the employment statistics in Dupage County?
White-collar workers make up 83.33% of the working population in Dupage County, while blue-collar employees account for 16.67%. There are also 53,493 entrepreneurs in Dupage County (9.3% of the workforce); 417,273 workers employed in private companies (72.58%); and 58,371 people working in governmental institutions (10.15%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 479,107 | -0.5% |
| Blue Collar | 95,842 | 0.8% |
White Collar 83.33%
Blue Collar 16.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 53,493 | -0.2% |
| Private Companies | 417,273 | -1.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 58,371 | 5.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 45,812 | -0.2% |
Self Employees 9.3%
Private Companies 72.58%
Governmental Workers 10.15%
Not for Profit Companies 7.97%
How many households are there in Dupage County?
There are a total of 406,716 households in Dupage County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 71.3% of these Dupage County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 28.7%. Additionally, 33.13% of households have children and 66.87% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 406,716 | 0.4% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 289,975 | 0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 116,741 | 1.3% |
Family Households 71.3%
Non-Family Households 28.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 134,727 | -0.7% |
| Households without Children | 271,989 | 1.0% |
Households with Children 33.13%
Households without Children 66.87%
What are the median and average incomes in Dupage County?
The average annual household income in Dupage County is $150,476, while the median household income sits at $108,571 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $120,625, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $136,047. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $57,528 and $74,496, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $150,476 | 8.5% |
| Median Household Income | $108,571 | 4.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | -0 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 1,007,578 | -0.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Dupage County?
There are 425,805 housing units in Dupage County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1977. Of the 406,716 occupied housing units in Dupage County, 74.28% are owner-occupied, while 25.72% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 66.18% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $378,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,775 per month in Dupage County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 425,805 | 0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1977 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 22,789 | -4.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9,856 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 40,049 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 53,078 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 93,155 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 72,071 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 72,482 | -2.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 42,878 | 2.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 18,454 | 10.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 993 | 279.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 406,716 | 0.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 302,097 | 0.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $104,619 | 0.7% |
Owner Occupied 74.28%
Renter Occupied 25.72%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 199,923 | -1.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 102,174 | 4.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $378,500 | 9.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $358,700 | 7.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,775 | 12.2% |
With Mortgage 66.18%
Without Mortgage 33.82%
What is the level of education in Dupage County?
Approximately 22.15% of the population in Dupage County holds a high school degree (that's 192,867 residents), while 20.9% have attained a college certificate (182,000 locals) and 28.52% have a bachelor's degree (248,285 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 26,934 | 1.8% |
| Some High School | 192,867 | 1.3% |
| Some College | 182,000 | -1.7% |
| Associate Degree | 60,779 | 0.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 248,285 | -0.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 159,800 | 3.0% |
No High School 3.09%
Some High School 22.15%
Some College 20.9%
Associate Degree 6.98%
Bachelor's Degree 28.52%
Graduate Degree 18.35%
What is the marital status of Dupage County residents?
A total of 264,720 people in Dupage County have never been married (which represents 29.31% of the total population), while 511,642 of them are wedded (56.65%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 8,631 (0.96%) and 71,883 (7.96%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 264,720 | 1.0% |
| Married | 511,642 | -0.4% |
| Separated | 8,631 | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 46,265 | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 71,883 | 71,883.0% |
Never Married 29.31%
Married 56.65%
Separated 0.96%
Widowed 5.12%
Divorced 7.96%
What are the most common means of transportation in Dupage County?
The top three means of transportation people in Dupage County use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 425,199 residents commute by car, 24,289 prefer going to work by railroad and 7,709 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 425,199 | -2.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,857 | -10.4% |
| Railroad | 24,289 | 2,777.8% |
| Ferryboat | 118 | 71.0% |
| Bicycle | 1,025 | -18.7% |
| Motorcycle | 222 | -14.3% |
| TaxiCab | 1,188 | 8.4% |
| Walk | 7,709 | -2.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Dupage County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60101 | 37,175 | 13,651 | $82,705.00 | $100,828.00 |
| 60103 | 42,047 | 14,652 | $127,138.00 | $141,201.00 |
| 60106 | 20,321 | 7,502 | $76,425.00 | $90,408.00 |
| 60108 | 23,647 | 9,202 | $100,072.00 | $135,023.00 |
| 60126 | 48,032 | 17,680 | $140,176.00 | $192,773.00 |
| 60133 | 37,222 | 11,113 | $88,460.00 | $97,856.00 |
| 60137 | 38,945 | 14,651 | $127,886.00 | $177,942.00 |
| 60139 | 33,161 | 11,276 | $83,363.00 | $95,761.00 |
| 60143 | 11,645 | 4,572 | $115,781.00 | $154,497.00 |
| 60148 | 52,598 | 20,170 | $94,256.00 | $117,350.00 |
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.