Des Plaines, IL

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2020 Population
58,316
0.608% 1-year decline
US Senator
Dick Durbin
Democratic Party
US Senator
Tammy Duckworth
Democratic Party
2020 Median Age
42.8
1.15% 1-year decrease
2020 Poverty Rate
7.94%
6.36% 1-year decrease
2020 Median Household Income
$73,639
5.56% 1-year growth
2020 Median Property Value
$267,200
4.09% 1-year growth
2020 Employed Population
30,556
2.23% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Des Plaines, IL had a population of 58.3k people with a median age of 42.8 and a median household income of $73,639. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Des Plaines, IL declined from 58,673 to 58,316, a −0.608% decrease and its median household income grew from $69,760 to $73,639, a 5.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Des Plaines, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (12.9%), White (Hispanic) (11%), Other (Hispanic) (3.71%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.88%).

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.

90% of the residents in Des Plaines, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Des Plaines, IL are Oakton Community College (1,798 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Des Plaines, IL was $267,200, and the homeownership rate was 78.3%.

Most people in Des Plaines, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Des Plaines, IL was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Des Plaines, IL is home to a population of 58.3k people, from which 90% are citizens. As of 2020, 30.5% of Des Plaines, IL residents were born outside of the country (17.8k people).

In 2020, there were 4.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.1k people) in Des Plaines, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 6.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

90%
2020 Citizenship
87.2%
2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 90% of Des Plaines, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Des Plaines, IL was 87.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Des Plaines, IL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    37.1k ± 1.46k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    7.5k ± 1.03k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    6.4k ± 856
18%
Hispanic Population
10.5k people

In 2020, there were 4.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.1k people) in Des Plaines, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 6.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

18% of the people in Des Plaines, IL are hispanic (10.5k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    628,401 ± 18,975 people
  2. India
    158,225 ± 9,705 people
  3. Poland
    127,303 ± 8,716 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 628,401 Illinois residents, followed by India with 158,225 and Poland with 127,303.

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Foreign-Born Population

30.5%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
17.8k people
32.5%
2019 Foreign-Born Population
19k people

As of 2020, 30.5% of Des Plaines, IL residents (17.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Des Plaines, IL was 32.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    665 ± 193
  2. Korea
    309 ± 107
  3. World War II
    263 ± 228

Des Plaines, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.15 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Des Plaines, IL employs 30.6k people. The largest industries in Des Plaines, IL are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,977 people), Manufacturing (3,509 people), and Retail Trade (3,479 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($80,625), Wholesale Trade ($67,464), and Public Administration ($67,395).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,880. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.479, which is higher than than the national average.

Occupations

30.6k
2020 Value
± 1,268
−2.23%
1 Year decline
± 5.81%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Des Plaines, IL declined at a rate of −2.23%, from 31.3k employees to 30.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Des Plaines, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,322 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,065 people), and Management Occupations (2,930 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Des Plaines, IL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

30.6k
2020 Value
± 1,268
−2.23%
1 Year decline
± 5.81%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Des Plaines, IL declined at a rate of −2.23%, from 31.3k employees to 30.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Des Plaines, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,977 people), Manufacturing (3,509 people), and Retail Trade (3,479 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$52,530
Median earning men ± $3,035
$36,173
Median earning women ± $2,890

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,712), Public Administration ($69,531), and Wholesale Trade ($66,571).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($81,458), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,750), and Information ($53,674).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
8.45%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $138B
  2. $87.2B
  3. $79.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $138B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($87.2B) and Mixed freight ($79.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$1.03T
2020 Value in Illinois
$1.94T
Projected 2050 Value in Illinois
88.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1.03T. This is expected to increase 88.6% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $77.4B
  2. $56.8B
  3. $46.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $77.4B, followed by Wisconsin with $56.8B and California and $46.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

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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 18 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin
Senator from Illinois2
Assumed office on January 3, 1997
Tammy Duckworth
Senator from Illinois3
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.

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US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 18 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.

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In 2020, universities in Des Plaines, IL awarded 1,798 degrees. The student population of Des Plaines, IL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 3,458 male students and 3,855 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Des Plaines, IL are White (876 and 49.4%), followed by Asian (369 and 20.8%), Hispanic or Latino (329 and 18.5%), and Black or African American (93 and 5.24%).

The largest universities in Des Plaines, IL by number of degrees awarded are Oakton Community College (1,798 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Des Plaines, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (952 and 52.9%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (158 and 8.79%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (144 and 8.01%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 7,313 students enrolled in Des Plaines, IL, 47.3% men and 52.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,361 records, of which 52.2% were women and 47.8% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 517 degree-majors awarded
  2. 88 degree-majors awarded
  3. 36 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Des Plaines, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 517 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
1,798 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oakton Community College with 1,798 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2020, 768 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Des Plaines, IL, which is 0.746 times less than the 1,030 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 876 degrees mean that there were 2.37 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 369 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($10,276) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($170) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2020, 0.879% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.877% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (2.59M), Some college (2.22M), and Bachelors Degree (2.03M).

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.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Des Plaines, IL was $267,200 in 2020, which is 1.16 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $256,700 to $267,200, a 4.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Des Plaines, IL is 78.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Des Plaines, IL have an average commute time of 30.5 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 $73,639. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Des Plaines, IL was Census Tract 8049.01 with a value of $116,765, followed by Census Tract 8064 and Census Tract 8049.02, with respective values of $108,250 and $107,862.

Property

$267,200
Median Property Value 2020
±$5,176
$17,116
Median Property Taxes
±$801

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.

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Rent vs Own

78.3%
Homeownership
2020
61.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2020

In 2020, 78.3% of the housing units in Des Plaines, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.6%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 8049.01
  2. Census Tract 8064
  3. Census Tract 8049.02

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Des Plaines, IL was Census Tract 8049.01 with a value of $116,765, followed by Census Tract 8064 and Census Tract 8049.02, with respective values of $108,250 and $107,862.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$73,639
Median Household Income
± $4,196
21.8k
Number of Households
± 1,063

In 2020, the median household income of the 21.8k households in Des Plaines, IL grew to $73,639 from the previous year's value of $69,760.

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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Des Plaines, IL is from Illinois.
0.479
2020 Wage GINI in Illinois
0.482
2019 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2020, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.479 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.707% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020
  1. Drove Alone (75%)
  2. Carpooled (9.18%)
  3. Public Transit (6.59%)

In 2020, 75% of workers in Des Plaines, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.18%) and those who used public transit to get to work (6.59%).

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.

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Commute Time

30.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Des Plaines, IL have a longer commute time (30.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.95% of the workforce in Des Plaines, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty & Diversity

7.94% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Des Plaines, IL (4.55k out of 57.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 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.

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91.7% of the population of Des Plaines, IL has health coverage, with 54.6% on employee plans, 12.6% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 9.41% on non-group plans, and 0.375% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Illinois was $8,262 in 2014. This is a 4.44% increase from the previous year ($7,911).

Primary care physicians in Cook County, IL see 1055 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.59% decrease from the previous year (1072 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1058 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Illinois, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,055 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cook County, IL

Primary care physicians in Cook County, IL see an average of 1,055 patients per year. This represents a 1.59% decrease from the previous year (1,072 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.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Illinois across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 41.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

8.28%
Uninsured
54.6%
Employer Coverage
12.6%
Medicaid
14.8%
Medicare
9.41%
Non-Group
0.375%
Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Des Plaines, IL declined by 6.59% from 8.87% to 8.28%.

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