Elmhurst, IL

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2022 Population

45,648

0.0285% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

41.2

1.48% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

3.69%

9.82% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$143,492

11.8% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$516,900

12.7% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

22,593

1.64% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Elmhurst, IL had a population of 45.6k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $143,492. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Elmhurst, IL declined from 45,661 to 45,648, a −0.0285% decrease and its median household income grew from $128,355 to $143,492, a 11.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Elmhurst, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.42%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.27%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.66%), and White (Hispanic) (3.45%).

None of the households in Elmhurst, 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.

97.4% of the residents in Elmhurst, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Elmhurst, IL are Elmhurst University (1,099 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Elmhurst, IL was $516,900, and the homeownership rate was 79.8%.

Most people in Elmhurst, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Elmhurst, IL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Elmhurst, IL is home to a population of 45.6k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 10.4% of Elmhurst, IL residents were born outside of the country (4.73k people).

In 2022, there were 10.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (35.5k people) in Elmhurst, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.39k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.95k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.4%

2022 Citizenship

96.9%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.4% of Elmhurst, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Elmhurst, IL was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Elmhurst, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
35.5k ± 900
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.39k ± 664
Two+ (Hispanic)
1.95k ± 603

9.08%

Hispanic Population

4.15k people

9.08% of the people in Elmhurst, IL are hispanic (4.15k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Elmhurst, 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

10.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.73k people

9.54%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.36k people

As of 2022, 10.4% of Elmhurst, IL residents (4.73k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Elmhurst, IL was 9.54%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
514 ± 171
Gulf War (2001-)
350 ± 235
Korea
175 ± 80

Elmhurst, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.47 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Elmhurst, IL employs 22.6k people. The largest industries in Elmhurst, IL are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,306 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,131 people), and Manufacturing (2,441 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($218,750), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($179,948), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($179,271).

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

22.6k

2022 Value

± 1,041

−1.64%

1 Year decline

± 6.45%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Elmhurst, IL declined at a rate of −1.64%, from 23k employees to 22.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Elmhurst, IL, are Management Occupations (4,150 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,680 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,329 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Elmhurst, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

22.6k

2022 Value

± 1,041

−1.64%

1 Year decline

± 6.45%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Elmhurst, IL declined at a rate of −1.64%, from 23k employees to 22.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Elmhurst, IL, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,306 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,131 people), and Manufacturing (2,441 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Elmhurst, IL, though some of these residents may live in Elmhurst, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$102,203

Median earning men ± $8,612

$60,143

Median earning women ± $5,608

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($179,531), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($160,976), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($128,537).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($113,298), Wholesale Trade ($97,643), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($96,042).

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 Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst, IL awarded 1,099 degrees. The student population of Elmhurst, IL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,421 male students and 2,310 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Elmhurst, IL are White (698 and 64.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (223 and 20.6%), Asian (75 and 6.93%), and Black or African American (49 and 4.52%).

The largest universities in Elmhurst, IL by number of degrees awarded are Elmhurst University (1,099 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Elmhurst, IL are Registered Nursing (104 and 9.46%), General Business Administration & Management (102 and 9.28%), and General Psychology (93 and 8.46%).

The median tuition cost in Elmhurst, IL for private four year colleges is $39,862.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Elmhurst, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,731 (38.1% men and 61.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,731 students enrolled in Elmhurst, IL, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,857 records, of which 60.7% were women and 39.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
93 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
56 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
42 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Elmhurst, IL was General Psychology with 93 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Elmhurst University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,099 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Elmhurst University with 1,099 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 406 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Elmhurst, IL, which is 0.586 times less than the 693 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 698 degrees mean that there were 3.13 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 223 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($39,862) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($370) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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 Elmhurst, IL was $516,900 in 2022, which is 1.83 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $458,700 to $516,900, a 12.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Elmhurst, IL is 79.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Elmhurst, IL have an average commute time of 27.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Elmhurst, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Elmhurst, IL is $143,492. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Elmhurst, IL was Census Tract 8439 with a value of $201,989, followed by Census Tract 8440.02 and Census Tract 8440.01, with respective values of $192,321 and $167,216.

Housing

Property

$516,900

Median Property Value 2022

±$26,231

$13,366

Median Property Taxes

±$549

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 Elmhurst, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

79.8%

Homeownership

2022

60.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 79.8% of the housing units in Elmhurst, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Elmhurst, 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 8439
Census Tract 8440.02
Census Tract 8440.01

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Elmhurst, IL was Census Tract 8439 with a value of $201,989, followed by Census Tract 8440.02 and Census Tract 8440.01, with respective values of $192,321 and $167,216.

The following map shows all of the places in Elmhurst, 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.

$143,492

Median Household Income

± $7,581

16.7k

Number of Households

± 856

In 2022, the median household income of the 16.7k households in Elmhurst, IL grew to $143,492 from the previous year's value of $128,355.

The following chart displays the households in Elmhurst, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Elmhurst, 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 (63.2%)
Worked At Home (21%)
Public Transit (8.1%)

In 2022, 63.2% of workers in Elmhurst, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (21%) and those who used public transit to get to work (8.1%).

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

27.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Elmhurst, IL have a longer commute time (27.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.5% of the workforce in Elmhurst, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.69% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Elmhurst, IL (1.64k out of 44.3k 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 75+, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

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

96.9% of the population of Elmhurst, IL has health coverage, with 69.5% on employee plans, 3.31% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 8.89% on non-group plans, and 1.17% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in DuPage County, IL see 750 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.63% increase from the previous year (738 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 865 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 263 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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750 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in DuPage County, IL

Primary care physicians in DuPage County, IL see an average of 750 patients per year. This represents a 1.63% increase from the previous year (738 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 15.7% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% 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

3.1%

Uninsured

69.5%

Employer Coverage

3.31%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

8.89%

Non-Group

1.17%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Elmhurst, IL declined by 12.9% from 3.55% to 3.1%.

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

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