Des Plaines, Illinois Population 2022
Des Plaines is a city located in Cook County Illinois. Des Plaines has a 2020 population of 59,034. Des Plaines is currently growing at a rate of 0.08% annually and its population has increased by 0.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 58,454 in 2010.
The average household income in Des Plaines is $90,181 with a poverty rate of 8.48%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,144 per month, and the median house value is $256,700. The median age in Des Plaines is 43.3 years, 40.8 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.
Des Plaines Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Des Plaineswas:
- White: 77.59%
- Asian: 13.28%
- Other race: 3.85%
- Two or more races: 2.55%
- Black or African American: 2.22%
- Native American: 0.35%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.16%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,525 | 77.59% |
| Asian | 7,791 | 13.28% |
| Some Other Race | 2,260 | 3.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1,496 | 2.55% |
| Black or African American | 1,301 | 2.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 205 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 95 | 0.16% |
Des Plaines Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,327 | 2.58 | 75.6 |
| Married | 11,483 | 3.34 | 86.2 |
| Non Family | 7,660 | 1.21 | 64.2 |
| Female | 2,062 | 3.07 | 64.5 |
| Male | 1,122 | 3.21 | 64.6 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,824 | 6.52% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,221 | 5.12% |
| High School Graduate | 9,929 | 22.91% |
| Some College | 7,897 | 18.22% |
| Associates Degree | 3,935 | 9.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,680 | 24.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,856 | 13.51% |
Des Plaines Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,364 | 27,436 | 11,384 |
| Hispanic | 6,684 | 4,168 | 1,416 |
| Asian | 5,784 | 5,322 | 3,195 |
| Other Race | 1,400 | 782 | 266 |
| Black | 929 | 820 | 290 |
| 2+ Races | 495 | 461 | 208 |
| Native American | 141 | 63 | |
| Islander | 95 | 83 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.43%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.24%.
$43,756
Average Earnings
$51,863
Average Male
$36,925
Average Female
Des Plaines Language by Age
Des Plaines Language
56.74% of Des Plaines residents speak only English, while 43.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 20.05% of the population.
Des Plaines Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36,239 | 2,189 | 6.04% |
| Hispanic | 11,221 | 1,789 | 15.94% |
| Asian | 7,780 | 645 | 8.29% |
| Other | 373 | NaN% | |
| Black | 1,147 | 201 | 17.52% |
| Native | 193 | 126 | 65.28% |
| Multiple | 1,462 | 75 | 5.13% |
8.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.91%
Male Poverty Rate
9.03%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Des Plaines
The race most likely to be in poverty in Des Plaines is Native, with 65.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Des Plaines is Multiple, with 5.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.14%.
Des Plaines Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Des Plaines Married by Age and Sex
Des Plaines Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Des Plaines Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,976 | 5.30% |
| Hispanic | 117 | 1.47% |
| Black | 49 | 4.83% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.58% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 2.79% |
| Other Race | 14 | 0.79% |
Des Plaines Veterans by Education
7.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
57.67%
Born in Des Plaines
67.53%
Native Born
32.47%
Foreign Born
12.81%
Non Citizen
19.66%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
67.53% of Des Plaines residents were born in the United States, with 57.67% having been born in Illinois. 12.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 59,034 | 45 | 0.08% |
| 2021 | 58,989 | 45 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 58,944 | 45 | 0.08% |
| 2019 | 58,899 | 45 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 58,854 | 776 | 1.34% |
| 2017 | 58,078 | -352 | -0.60% |
| 2016 | 58,430 | -381 | -0.65% |
| 2015 | 58,811 | -293 | -0.50% |
| 2014 | 59,104 | -8 | -0.01% |
| 2013 | 59,112 | 134 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 58,978 | 253 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 58,725 | 271 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 58,454 | -266 | -0.05% |
| 2000 | 58,720 | 5,497 | 0.99% |
| 1990 | 53,223 | -345 | -0.06% |
| 1980 | 53,568 | -3,671 | -0.66% |
| 1970 | 57,239 | 22,353 | 5.08% |
| 1960 | 34,886 | 19,892 | 8.81% |
| 1950 | 14,994 | 5,476 | 4.65% |
| 1940 | 9,518 | 720 | 0.79% |
| 1930 | 8,798 | 5,347 | 9.81% |
| 1920 | 3,451 | 2,451 | 6.39% |
| 1900 | 1,000 | 0.00% |