Des Plaines, IL

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2024 Population

59,156

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

42.3

1.17% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

6.04%

3.67% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$97,875

3.79% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$335,600

5.47% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

30,500

0.626% 1-year decline

About

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.

88.1% of the residents in Des Plaines, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Des Plaines, IL are Oakton College (2,187 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Des Plaines, IL was $335,600, and the homeownership rate was 78.3%.

Most people in Des Plaines, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.2 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 59.2k people, from which 88.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 33.9% of Des Plaines, IL residents were born outside of the country (20.1k people).

In 2024, there were 3.68 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32.4k people) in Des Plaines, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.8k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 6.99k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

88.1%

2024 Citizenship

88.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 88.1% of Des Plaines, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Des Plaines, IL was 88.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
32.4k ± 1.37k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8.8k ± 1.03k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
6.99k ± 1.13k

23.1%

Hispanic Population

13.6k people

23.1% of the people in Des Plaines, IL are hispanic (13.6k people).

The following chart shows the 8 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
637,284 ± 19,101 people
India
166,788 ± 9,961 people
Poland
117,148 ± 8,364 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 637,284 Illinois residents, followed by India with 166,788 and Poland with 117,148.

Foreign-Born Population

33.9%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

20.1k people

32.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

19.3k people

As of 2024, 33.9% of Des Plaines, IL residents (20.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Des Plaines, IL was 32.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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
738 ± 196
Gulf War (2001-)
281 ± 178
World War II
140 ± 194

Des Plaines, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.63 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Des Plaines, IL.

Health

91.9% of the population of Des Plaines, IL has health coverage, with 55.2% on employee plans, 11.4% on Medicaid, 16.4% on Medicare, 8.44% on non-group plans, and 0.51% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1,264 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1189 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.09%

Uninsured

55.2%

Employer Coverage

11.4%

Medicaid

16.4%

Medicare

8.44%

Non-Group

0.51%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Des Plaines, IL declined by 9.92% from 8.99% to 8.09%.

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.

Economy

The economy of Des Plaines, IL employs 30.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Des Plaines, IL were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,949 people), Manufacturing (4,053 people), and Retail Trade (3,608 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($122,031), Utilities ($113,409), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($81,025).

Employment

Occupations

30.5k

2024 Value

± 1,308

−0.626%

1 Year decline

± 6.22%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Des Plaines, IL declined at a rate of −0.626%, from 30.7k employees to 30.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Des Plaines, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,323 people), Management Occupations (3,213 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,619 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Des Plaines, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

30.5k

2024 Value

± 1,308

−0.626%

1 Year decline

± 6.22%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Des Plaines, IL declined at a rate of −0.626%, from 30.7k employees to 30.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Des Plaines, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,949 people), Manufacturing (4,053 people), and Retail Trade (3,608 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

$66,236

Median earning men ± $5,201

$46,416

Median earning women ± $3,171

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($86,806), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,717), and Construction ($77,595).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($121,667), Wholesale Trade ($103,182), and Public Administration ($74,712).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

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 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

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.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (54.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.43%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Des Plaines, IL awarded 2,187 degrees. The student population of Des Plaines, IL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3,789 male students and 4,540 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Des Plaines, IL are White (951 and 44.2%), Hispanic or Latino (456 and 21.2%), Asian (449 and 20.9%), and Black or African American (138 and 6.42%).

The largest universities in Des Plaines, IL by number of degrees awarded are Oakton College (2,187 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Des Plaines, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (997 and 45.6%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (198 and 9.05%), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (181 and 8.28%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 8,329 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 3,109 records, of which 51.5% were women and 48.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
496 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
51 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
45 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Des Plaines, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 496 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 College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,187 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oakton College with 2,187 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 1,110 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Des Plaines, IL, which is 1.03 times more than the 1,077 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 951 degrees mean that there were 2.09 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 456 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 2024.

Public, 2-year ($170) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Des Plaines, IL was $335,600 in 2024, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $318,200 to $335,600, a 5.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Des Plaines, IL is 78.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Des Plaines, IL have an average commute time of 28.2 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.

Housing

Property

$335,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$4,808

$17,645

Median Property Taxes

±$903

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

78.3%

Homeownership

2024

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 78.3% of the housing units in Des Plaines, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.4%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$97,875

Median Household Income

± $5,762

22.5k

Number of Households

± 1,098

In 2024, the median household income of the 22.5k households in Des Plaines, IL grew to $97,875 from the previous year's value of $94,303.

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.

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.474

2023 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2024, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.55% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (67.2%)
Worked At Home (13.9%)
Carpooled (11.4%)

In 2024, 67.2% of workers in Des Plaines, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.9%) and those who carpooled to work (11.4%).

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

28.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Des Plaines, IL have a longer commute time (28.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.09% 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

6.04% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Des Plaines, IL (3.52k out of 58.2k 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 75+ and then Males 65 - 74.

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

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.