Des Plaines, IL

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2022 Population

60,087

0.54% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

42.5

0.473% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

7.44%

7.32% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$86,552

8.93% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$304,100

11.3% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

30,633

0.41% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Des Plaines, IL had a population of 60.1k people with a median age of 42.5 and a median household income of $86,552. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Des Plaines, IL declined from 60,413 to 60,087, a −0.54% decrease and its median household income grew from $79,453 to $86,552, a 8.93% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Des Plaines, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (13.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.06%), White (Hispanic) (7.08%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.41%).

None of the households in Des Plaines, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.8% of the residents in Des Plaines, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Des Plaines, IL are Oakton Community College (1,875 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Des Plaines, IL was $304,100, and the homeownership rate was 78.6%.

Most people in Des Plaines, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Des Plaines, IL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Des Plaines, IL is home to a population of 60.1k people, from which 89.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 30.5% of Des Plaines, IL residents were born outside of the country (18.3k people).

In 2022, there were 4.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (35.7k people) in Des Plaines, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.89k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.85k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.8%

2022 Citizenship

89.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 89.8% of Des Plaines, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Des Plaines, IL was 89.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Des Plaines, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Des Plaines, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
35.7k ± 1.51k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.89k ± 937
Two+ (Hispanic)
4.85k ± 1.06k

20.7%

Hispanic Population

12.4k people

20.7% of the people in Des Plaines, IL are hispanic (12.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Des Plaines, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
622,347 ± 18,890 people
India
165,336 ± 9,918 people
Poland
123,006 ± 8,569 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 622,347 Illinois residents, followed by India with 165,336 and Poland with 123,006.

Foreign-Born Population

30.5%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

18.3k people

32.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

19.6k people

As of 2022, 30.5% of Des Plaines, IL residents (18.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Des Plaines, IL was 32.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Des Plaines, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
806 ± 242
Gulf War (2001-)
294 ± 166
Korea
218 ± 95

Des Plaines, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.74 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Des Plaines, IL employs 30.6k people. The largest industries in Des Plaines, IL are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,788 people), Retail Trade (3,792 people), and Manufacturing (3,592 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($113,281), Utilities ($89,688), and Wholesale Trade ($80,833).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,581. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.477, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

30.6k

2022 Value

± 1,308

−0.41%

1 Year decline

± 6.02%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Des Plaines, IL declined at a rate of −0.41%, from 30.8k employees to 30.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Des Plaines, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,367 people), Management Occupations (3,032 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,938 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Des Plaines, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

30.6k

2022 Value

± 1,308

−0.41%

1 Year decline

± 6.02%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Des Plaines, IL declined at a rate of −0.41%, from 30.8k employees to 30.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Des Plaines, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,788 people), Retail Trade (3,792 people), and Manufacturing (3,592 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Des Plaines, IL, though some of these residents may live in Des Plaines, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$60,358

Median earning men ± $4,900

$42,191

Median earning women ± $3,120

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($83,269), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,802), and Public Administration ($74,123).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($79,103), Public Administration ($75,000), and Information ($62,333).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Des Plaines, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Des Plaines, IL awarded 1,875 degrees. The student population of Des Plaines, IL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,479 male students and 4,166 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Des Plaines, IL are White (826 and 44.6%), followed by Asian (430 and 23.2%), Hispanic or Latino (335 and 18.1%), and Black or African American (139 and 7.51%).

The largest universities in Des Plaines, IL by number of degrees awarded are Oakton Community College (1,875 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Des Plaines, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (926 and 49.4%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (211 and 11.3%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (104 and 5.55%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 7,645 students enrolled in Des Plaines, IL, 45.5% men and 54.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,143 records, of which 51.4% were women and 48.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
459 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
47 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
39 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Des Plaines, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 459 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Des Plaines, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Oakton Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,875 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oakton Community College with 1,875 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 833 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Des Plaines, IL, which is 0.799 times less than the 1,042 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 826 degrees mean that there were 1.92 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 430 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($10,276) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($170) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,410) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.01% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.62M), Some college (2.15M), and Bachelors Degree (2.1M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Des Plaines, IL was $304,100 in 2022, which is 1.08 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $273,300 to $304,100, a 11.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Des Plaines, IL is 78.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Des Plaines, IL have an average commute time of 29.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Des Plaines, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Des Plaines, IL is $86,552. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Des Plaines, IL was Census Tract 8049.01 with a value of $132,232, followed by Census Tract 8049.02 and Census Tract 8064, with respective values of $123,337 and $116,628.

Housing

Property

$304,100

Median Property Value 2022

±$6,450

$18,000

Median Property Taxes

±$793

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Des Plaines, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Des Plaines, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78.6%

Homeownership

2022

62.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 78.6% of the housing units in Des Plaines, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Des Plaines, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8049.01
Census Tract 8049.02
Census Tract 8064

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Des Plaines, IL was Census Tract 8049.01 with a value of $132,232, followed by Census Tract 8049.02 and Census Tract 8064, with respective values of $123,337 and $116,628.

The following map shows all of the places in Des Plaines, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$86,552

Median Household Income

± $4,822

22.9k

Number of Households

± 1,127

In 2022, the median household income of the 22.9k households in Des Plaines, IL grew to $86,552 from the previous year's value of $79,453.

The following chart displays the households in Des Plaines, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Des Plaines, IL is from Illinois.

0.477

2022 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2022, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.371% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (73.1%)
Worked At Home (10%)
Carpooled (8.64%)

In 2022, 73.1% of workers in Des Plaines, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10%) and those who carpooled to work (8.64%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Des Plaines, IL have a longer commute time (29.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.44% of the workforce in Des Plaines, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Des Plaines, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Des Plaines, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Des Plaines, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.44% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Des Plaines, IL (4.39k out of 59k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Des Plaines, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.7% of the population of Des Plaines, IL has health coverage, with 53.7% on employee plans, 11.7% on Medicaid, 15.9% on Medicare, 8.89% on non-group plans, and 0.481% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cook County, IL see 1040 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.574% decrease from the previous year (1046 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1048 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 294 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,040 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cook County, IL

Primary care physicians in Cook County, IL see an average of 1,040 patients per year. This represents a 0.574% decrease from the previous year (1,046 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cook County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.4% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.3%

Uninsured

53.7%

Employer Coverage

11.7%

Medicaid

15.9%

Medicare

8.89%

Non-Group

0.481%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Des Plaines, IL grew by 0.987% from 9.21% to 9.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Des Plaines, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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