Elmhurst, IL Demographics
What is the population of Elmhurst?
There are 45,538 residents in Elmhurst, with a median age of 41. Of this, 49.34% are males and 50.66% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.87% of the resident pool in Elmhurst, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.54%. Additionally, 2.59% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 41,550 people in Elmhurst currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 45,538 | -0.2% |
| Male Population | 22,468 | -0.1% |
| Female Population | 23,070 | -0.4% |
Male Population 49.34%
Female Population 50.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41 | -0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 40,469 | -0.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,888 | -0.1% |
| Not Citizen | 1,181 | 0.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 88.87%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.54%
Not Citizen 2.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 136 | 5.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,473 | -20.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,524 | 10.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 452 | -20.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 41,550 | 0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.3%
Moved from Same County 3.26%
Moved from Same State 3.38%
Moved from Different State 1%
Same House as Last Year 92.06%
What are the employment statistics in Elmhurst?
White-collar workers make up 90.25% of the working population in Elmhurst, while blue-collar employees account for 9.75%. There are also 4,926 entrepreneurs in Elmhurst (10.97% of the workforce); 29,682 workers employed in private companies (66.07%); and 5,594 people working in governmental institutions (12.45%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 40,542 | 97.5% |
| Blue Collar | 4,380 | 112.6% |
White Collar 90.25%
Blue Collar 9.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,926 | 93.2% |
| Private Companies | 29,682 | 97.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,594 | 100.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,720 | 114.6% |
Self Employees 10.97%
Private Companies 66.07%
Governmental Workers 12.45%
Not for Profit Companies 10.51%
How many households are there in Elmhurst?
There are a total of 16,863 households in Elmhurst, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 71.76% of these Elmhurst households, while non-family units account for the remaining 28.24%. Additionally, 33.87% of households have children and 66.13% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 16,863 | 0.7% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -24.5% |
| Family Households | 12,101 | 0.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 4,762 | 2.1% |
Family Households 71.76%
Non-Family Households 28.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 5,711 | -1.3% |
| Households without Children | 11,152 | 1.7% |
Households with Children 33.87%
Households without Children 66.13%
What are the median and average incomes in Elmhurst?
The average annual household income in Elmhurst is $200,730, while the median household income sits at $145,374 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $169,769, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $183,095. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $2,499 and $80,675, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $200,730 | 2.6% |
| Median Household Income | $145,374 | 1.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,531 | -5.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 42,238 | -0.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Elmhurst?
There are 17,732 housing units in Elmhurst, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1964. Of the 16,863 occupied housing units in Elmhurst, 79.73% are owner-occupied, while 20.27% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.42% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $599,600. In general, housing costs reach $2,191 per month in Elmhurst.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 17,732 | 0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1964 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,667 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,182 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,072 | -3.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,107 | -5.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,604 | 4.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,034 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,028 | -6.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,236 | 6.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,600 | 0.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 202 | 132.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 16,863 | 0.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 13,445 | 0.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 3,418 | 1.1% |
Owner Occupied 79.73%
Renter Occupied 20.27%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 8,796 | -1.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,649 | 4.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $599,600 | 4.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $429,100 | -2.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,191 | -0.6% |
With Mortgage 65.42%
Without Mortgage 34.58%
What is the level of education in Elmhurst?
Approximately 16.19% of the population in Elmhurst holds a high school degree (that's 5,552 residents), while 17.91% have attained a college certificate (6,141 locals) and 32.65% have a bachelor's degree (11,194 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 569 | 6.0% |
| Some High School | 5,552 | 0.7% |
| Some College | 6,141 | -3.3% |
| Associate Degree | 1,926 | 0.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11,194 | 0.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,905 | -0.2% |
No High School 1.66%
Some High School 16.19%
Some College 17.91%
Associate Degree 5.62%
Bachelor's Degree 32.65%
Graduate Degree 25.97%
What is the marital status of Elmhurst residents?
A total of 10,068 people in Elmhurst have never been married (which represents 27.64% of the total population), while 21,769 of them are wedded (59.77%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 192 (0.53%) and 2,315 (6.36%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 10,068 | 2.5% |
| Married | 21,769 | -0.7% |
| Separated | 192 | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 2,268 | -3.1% |
| Divorced | 2,315 | -1.4% |
Never Married 27.64%
Married 59.77%
Separated 0.53%
Widowed 6.23%
Divorced 6.36%
What are the most common means of transportation in Elmhurst?
The top three means of transportation people in Elmhurst use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 14,480 residents commute by car, 1,541 prefer going to work by railroad and 500 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 14,480 | -3.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 69 | 38.0% |
| Subway or Elevated | 89 | N/A |
| Railroad | 1,541 | -1.2% |
| Bicycle | 25 | 19.1% |
| TaxiCab | 14 | 27.3% |
| Walk | 500 | -16.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Elmhurst by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.