Palatine, IL Demographics
What is the population of Palatine?
There are 67,223 residents in Palatine, with a median age of 39.4. Of this, 48.74% are males and 51.26% are females. US-born citizens make up 74.83% of the resident pool in Palatine, while non-US-born citizens account for 14.57%. Additionally, 10.6% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 57,697 people in Palatine currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 67,223 | -0.8% |
| Male Population | 32,763 | 0.6% |
| Female Population | 34,460 | -2.1% |
Male Population 48.74%
Female Population 51.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.4 | 3.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 50,302 | -0.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 9,794 | 6.9% |
| Not Citizen | 7,127 | -11.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 74.83%
Citizen not U.S. Born 14.57%
Not Citizen 10.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 506 | -26.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,381 | -8.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,617 | -4.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,093 | -10.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 57,697 | 0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.76%
Moved from Same County 8.12%
Moved from Same State 2.44%
Moved from Different State 1.65%
Same House as Last Year 87.03%
What are the employment statistics in Palatine?
White-collar workers make up 79.08% of the working population in Palatine, while blue-collar employees account for 20.92%. There are also 3,814 entrepreneurs in Palatine (10.3% of the workforce); 27,073 workers employed in private companies (73.08%); and 3,574 people working in governmental institutions (9.65%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 29,298 | -2.7% |
| Blue Collar | 7,749 | 12.3% |
White Collar 79.08%
Blue Collar 20.92%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,814 | 1.9% |
| Private Companies | 27,073 | -0.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,574 | 3.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,586 | 3.5% |
Self Employees 10.3%
Private Companies 73.08%
Governmental Workers 9.65%
Not for Profit Companies 6.98%
How many households are there in Palatine?
There are a total of 26,582 households in Palatine, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 65.26% of these Palatine households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.74%. Additionally, 29.64% of households have children and 70.36% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 26,582 | -0.1% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 17,348 | -0.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 9,234 | 0.2% |
Family Households 65.26%
Non-Family Households 34.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 7,880 | -3.7% |
| Households without Children | 18,702 | 1.5% |
Households with Children 29.64%
Households without Children 70.36%
What are the median and average incomes in Palatine?
The average annual household income in Palatine is $123,770, while the median household income sits at $93,383 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $97,952, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $115,225. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $47,393 and $72,563, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $123,770 | 7.6% |
| Median Household Income | $93,383 | 8.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | -6 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 59,260 | 0.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Palatine?
There are 28,065 housing units in Palatine, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1977. Of the 26,582 occupied housing units in Palatine, 67.5% are owner-occupied, while 32.5% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.87% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $345,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,582 per month in Palatine.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 28,065 | -1.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1977 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,014 | 32.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 800 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,682 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,998 | -7.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7,704 | -5.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5,146 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,505 | -4.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,745 | 7.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 454 | 20.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 17 | 30.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 26,582 | -0.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 17,942 | 0.3% |
| Renter Occupied | $8,640 | -0.9% |
Owner Occupied 67.5%
Renter Occupied 32.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 11,280 | -3.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 6,662 | 7.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $345,500 | 14.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $321,900 | 12.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,582 | 7.3% |
With Mortgage 62.87%
Without Mortgage 37.13%
What is the level of education in Palatine?
Approximately 22.03% of the population in Palatine holds a high school degree (that's 11,488 residents), while 18.61% have attained a college certificate (11,572 locals) and 29.95% have a bachelor's degree (15,620 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,039 | 4.0% |
| Some High School | 11,488 | 3.5% |
| Some College | 11,572 | 2.6% |
| Associate Degree | 3,644 | 3.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15,620 | 0.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,652 | -5.7% |
No High School 5.83%
Some High School 22.03%
Some College 18.61%
Associate Degree 6.99%
Bachelor's Degree 29.95%
Graduate Degree 16.59%
What is the marital status of Palatine residents?
A total of 16,556 people in Palatine have never been married (which represents 30.38% of the total population), while 29,699 of them are wedded (54.49%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 720 (1.32%) and 5,679 (10.42%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 16,556 | -2.6% |
| Married | 29,699 | 3.0% |
| Separated | 720 | -15.0% |
| Widowed | 2,570 | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 5,679 | 5,679.0% |
Never Married 30.38%
Married 54.49%
Separated 1.32%
Widowed 4.72%
Divorced 10.42%
What are the most common means of transportation in Palatine?
The top three means of transportation people in Palatine use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 28,499 residents commute by car, 1,006 prefer going to work by railroad and 593 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 28,499 | -2.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 52 | -14.8% |
| Subway or Elevated | 31 | N/A |
| Railroad | 1,006 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 40 | 2.6% |
| Bicycle | 166 | 0.6% |
| Motorcycle | 25 | -10.7% |
| TaxiCab | 106 | 0.9% |
| Walk | 593 | -4.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Palatine 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.