Downers Grove, Illinois Population 2022
Downers Grove is a city located in Illinois. Downers Grove has a 2020 population of 48,259. Downers Grove is currently declining at a rate of -0.55% annually and its population has decreased by -1.40% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 48,944 in 2010.
The average household income in Downers Grove is $121,832 with a poverty rate of 4.96%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,315 per month, and the median house value is $353,100. The median age in Downers Grove is 42.7 years, 41.2 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
Downers Grove Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Downers Grovewas:
- White: 88.01%
- Asian: 5.61%
- Black or African American: 4.14%
- Two or more races: 1.38%
- Other race: 0.72%
- Native American: 0.14%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,538 | 88.01% |
| Asian | 2,774 | 5.61% |
| Black or African American | 2,050 | 4.14% |
| Two or More Races | 683 | 1.38% |
| Some Other Race | 356 | 0.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 68 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.00% |
Downers Grove Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,303 | 2.41 | 75.9 |
| Married | 10,931 | 3.2 | 90.8 |
| Non Family | 7,545 | 1.12 | 57.7 |
| Female | 1,241 | 2.9 | 62.6 |
| Male | 586 | 3.04 | 61.6 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 392 | 1.12% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 757 | 2.16% |
| High School Graduate | 5,134 | 14.67% |
| Some College | 6,353 | 18.15% |
| Associates Degree | 2,647 | 7.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,737 | 33.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,977 | 22.79% |
Downers Grove Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,775 | 29,033 | 16,848 |
| Asian | 2,218 | 2,075 | 1,595 |
| Hispanic | 1,444 | 1,213 | 582 |
| Black | 1,338 | 1,294 | 511 |
| Other Race | 260 | 195 | 111 |
| 2+ Races | 204 | 204 | 141 |
| Native American | 55 | 55 | 36 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 71.91%.
$60,987
Average Earnings
$79,683
Average Male
$45,730
Average Female
Downers Grove Language by Age
Downers Grove Language
85.94% of Downers Grove residents speak only English, while 14.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.03% of the population.
Downers Grove Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41,307 | 1,830 | 4.43% |
| Asian | 2,709 | 293 | 10.82% |
| Hispanic | 2,235 | 147 | 6.58% |
| Black | 1,992 | 114 | 5.72% |
| Multiple | 679 | 43 | 6.33% |
| Other | 37 | NaN% |
4.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.61%
Male Poverty Rate
5.29%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Downers Grove
The race most likely to be in poverty in Downers Grove is Asian, with 10.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Downers Grove is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.63%.
Downers Grove Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Downers Grove Married by Age and Sex
Downers Grove Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Downers Grove Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,428 | 4.18% |
| Black | 44 | 3.03% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 2.14% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 5.81% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.29% |
Downers Grove Veterans by Education
3.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
68.50%
Born in Downers Grove
88.41%
Native Born
11.59%
Foreign Born
3.99%
Non Citizen
7.60%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.41% of Downers Grove residents were born in the United States, with 68.50% having been born in Illinois. 3.99% 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 | 48,259 | -266 | -0.55% |
| 2021 | 48,525 | -266 | -0.55% |
| 2020 | 48,791 | -266 | -0.54% |
| 2019 | 49,057 | -266 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 49,323 | -235 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 49,558 | -66 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 49,624 | -161 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 49,785 | 17 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 49,768 | 70 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 49,698 | 257 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 49,441 | 215 | 0.44% |
| 2011 | 49,226 | 282 | 0.58% |
| 2010 | 48,944 | 220 | 0.05% |
| 2000 | 48,724 | 1,866 | 0.39% |
| 1990 | 46,858 | 4,599 | 1.04% |
| 1980 | 42,259 | 9,715 | 2.65% |
| 1970 | 32,544 | 11,390 | 4.40% |
| 1960 | 21,154 | 9,268 | 5.93% |
| 1950 | 11,886 | 2,360 | 2.24% |
| 1940 | 9,526 | 549 | 0.60% |
| 1930 | 8,977 | 5,434 | 9.74% |
| 1920 | 3,543 | 942 | 3.14% |
| 1910 | 2,601 | 501 | 2.16% |
| 1900 | 2,100 | 0.00% |