Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Des Plaines, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

59,156

Median Agei

42.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

54.8%32,415

Hispanic/Latino

23.1%13,649

Asian

14.9%8,797

Black

3.7%2,180

Two or More

3%1,786

Other

0.5%311

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%1,143

High School Diploma

19.8%8,531

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%2,621

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%5,894

Associate's Degree

9%3,880

Bachelor's Degree

25.2%10,873

Master's Degree

10.3%4,449

Professional Degree

2.4%1,047

Doctorate

1%431

HS or Higher

90.1%

BA or Higher

38.9%

Graduate+

13.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$335,600

Median Renti

$1,606

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.3%17,645

Renter-Occupied

21.7%4,892

Total Units

23,856

Homeownership

78.3%

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.4%604

$50K–$100K

1.7%305

$100K–$150K

2.6%455

$150K–$200K

4.1%728

$200K–$300K

24.5%4,321

$300K–$500K

55.2%9,736

$500K–$1M

8.3%1,459

$1M+

0.2%37

Rent Distribution

Under $500

222

$500–$750

113

$750–$1,000

235

$1,000–$1,250

860

$1,250–$1,500

612

$1,500–$2,000

1,537

$2,000+

1,154

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%174

2010–2019

5.7%1,370

2000–2009

7.2%1,725

1990–1999

7.4%1,774

1980–1989

7.9%1,884

1970–1979

12.3%2,926

1960–1969

22.5%5,370

1950–1959

20.9%4,993

1940–1949

6.3%1,505

1939 or earlier

8.9%2,135

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.8%19,112

Electricity

12.7%2,853

Other

1%223

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%172

No Fuel

0.6%127

Wood

0.1%20

Fuel Oil

0.1%18

Solar

0.1%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$97,875

Mean Household Incomei

$118,116

Per Capita Incomei

$45,076

Poverty Ratei

5.9%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

31,832

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%788

$10K–$15K

1.8%406

$15K–$20K

1.9%436

$20K–$25K

2.2%495

$25K–$30K

2.8%632

$30K–$35K

2.5%572

$35K–$40K

1.9%430

$40K–$45K

2.7%616

$45K–$50K

2.3%515

$50K–$60K

6.4%1,438

$60K–$75K

8.6%1,934

$75K–$100K

14.3%3,230

$100K–$125K

13%2,920

$125K–$150K

9.4%2,108

$150K–$200K

13.8%3,117

$200K+

12.9%2,900

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

284

Residentsi

353

Avg. Tenant Renti

$370/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers209 homes93% occupied$372/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

202/PRAC75 homes99% occupied$364/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $97,875/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

92.3%

Very low income$29K–$49K/yr

Low income$49K–$78K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

62% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

59.8% of subsidized households are minority

33.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

73.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

29,792

Avg. Commutei

28.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

30,500

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,580(3.4% of civilian adults)