State
County
Land Area (mi²)
14.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
4,146.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.08%
Growth Since 2010
1.07%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Des Plaines, Illinois Population 2021
58,989
Des Plaines is a city located in Cook County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 58,989, it is the 20th largest city in Illinois and the 654th largest city in the United States . Des Plaines is currently growing at a rate of 0.08% annually and its population has increased by 1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 58,364 in 2010. Des Plaines reached it's highest population of 59,112 in 2013. Spanning over 14 miles, Des Plaines has a population density of 4,146 people per square mile.
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 Plaines was:
- 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%
The current population of Des Plaines, Illinois is 58,989 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 58,854.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 58,364.
Des Plaines, Illinois Population 2021
| 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% |
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Des Plaines Population by Race
Des Plaines Population Pyramid $2021
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Des Plaines Population by Age
Des Plaines Households and Families
| 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
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Des Plaines Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Des Plaines Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Des Plaines Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Des Plaines Educational Attainment by Race
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$43,756
Average Earnings
$51,863
Average Male
$36,925
Average Female
Des Plaines Earnings by Educational Attainment
Des Plaines Language by Age
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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 Language
Des Plaines Poverty by Race
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| 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 | 2,260 | 373 | 16.50% |
| 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 Poverty
Des Plaines Poverty Rate by Education
Des Plaines Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Des Plaines Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Des Plaines Marital Status
Des Plaines Veterans by War
Des Plaines Veterans by Age
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| 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 Race
Des Plaines Veterans by Education
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7.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
Des Plaines Veterans by Education
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66.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Des Plaines Employment by Age
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Des Plaines Employment by Race
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Des Plaines Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Des Plaines Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |