Des Plaines, Illinois Population 2022
Des Plaines is a city located in Cook County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 61,137, it is the 20th largest city in Illinois and the 696th largest city in the United States. Des Plaines is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually and its population has increased by 0.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 60,675 in 2020. Spanning over 14 miles, Des Plaines has a population density of 4,297 people per square mile.
The average household income in Des Plaines is $90,181 with a poverty rate of 7.94%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,167 per month, and the median house value is $267,200. 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: 74.52%
- Asian: 13.04%
- Two or more races: 4.78%
- Other race: 4.05%
- Black or African American: 2.95%
- Native American: 0.56%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.10%
Des Plaines Population Pyramid 2022
Des Plaines Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type
Des Plaines Household Types
78.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
3.24
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
Des Plaines Educational Attainment by Race
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.52%.
$47,063
Average Earnings
$54,967
Average Male
$38,624
Average Female
Des Plaines Language by Age
Des Plaines Language
56.69% of Des Plaines residents speak only English, while 43.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 21.18% of the population.
Des Plaines Poverty by Race
7.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.21%
Male Poverty Rate
8.63%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Des Plaines
The race most likely to be in poverty in Des Plaines is Native, with 48.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Des Plaines is Multiple, with 5.30% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.41%.
Des Plaines Income by Household Type
Des Plaines Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
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
2,117
Number of Veterans
Male Veterans
Female Veterans
Des Plaines Veterans by Education
7.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
59.52%
Born in Des Plaines
69.46%
Native Born
30.54%
Foreign Born
10.00%
Non Citizen
20.54%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
69.46% of Des Plaines residents were born in the United States, with 59.52% having been born in Illinois. 10.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.