Demographics — Downers Grove, Illinois

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

49,867

Median Agei

42.6

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

58.8%

Graduate+

24.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$439,000

Median Renti

$1,589

Total Units

21,268

Homeownership

75.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%178

$50K–$100K

1.2%181

$100K–$150K

5.7%879

$150K–$200K

4.4%682

$200K–$300K

12.2%1,869

$300K–$500K

37.5%5,742

$500K–$1M

32.8%5,027

$1M+

5%771

Rent Distribution

Under $500

318

$500–$750

182

$750–$1,000

354

$1,000–$1,250

569

$1,250–$1,500

669

$1,500–$2,000

1,694

$2,000+

1,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%105

2010–2019

6.3%1,349

2000–2009

8%1,712

1990–1999

7.7%1,645

1980–1989

13.5%2,861

1970–1979

22.6%4,812

1960–1969

15.9%3,381

1950–1959

13.6%2,892

1940–1949

2.9%613

1939 or earlier

8.9%1,898

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.5%16,785

Electricity

15.1%3,065

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%175

No Fuel

0.6%128

Other

0.5%107

Wood

0.2%41

Coal

0.2%40

Fuel Oil

0.1%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$119,649

Mean Household Incomei

$163,851

Per Capita Incomei

$67,649

Poverty Ratei

4.9%

Unemploymenti

3.9%

Labor Forcei

27,215

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%794

$10K–$15K

1.6%324

$15K–$20K

3.7%751

$20K–$25K

2.5%517

$25K–$30K

1.3%270

$30K–$35K

2.4%481

$35K–$40K

1.8%370

$40K–$45K

2%407

$45K–$50K

2.6%533

$50K–$60K

5.5%1,124

$60K–$75K

7.8%1,580

$75K–$100K

8.6%1,744

$100K–$125K

9.7%1,984

$125K–$150K

7.6%1,537

$150K–$200K

12.8%2,596

$200K+

26.3%5,345

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

494

Residentsi

665

Avg. Tenant Renti

$388/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers62 homes97% occupied$527/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8432 homes99% occupied$368/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $119,649/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $36K/yr

82.2%

Very low income$36K–$60K/yr

16.5%

Low income$60K–$96K/yr

1.3%

Who Receives This Housing

68.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

43.8% of subsidized households are minority

7.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

87.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4,9349.9%

By Region

Top Countries

India

797

China

466

Poland

390

Mexico

376

Philippines

294

Korea

168

United Kingdom

105

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

25,539

Avg. Commutei

27.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

26,099

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,526(3.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.3%Insured

3.7%Uninsured