State
Land Area (mi²)
49.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,938.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.51%
Growth Since 2010
-0.78%
World Population Review
Downers Grove, Illinois Population 2021
145,818
Downers Grove is a city located in Illinois. Downers Grove has a 2020 population of 145,818. Downers Grove is currently declining at a rate of -0.51% annually and its population has decreased by -0.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 146,971 in 2010. Downers Grove reached it's highest population of 149,447 in 2015.
The average household income in Downers Grove is $144,491 with a poverty rate of 6.59%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,185 per month, and the median house value is $365,700. The median age in Downers Grove is 43.3 years, 41.8 years for males, and 44.7 years for females.
Downers Grove Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Downers Grove was:
- White: 80.63%
- Asian: 10.78%
- Black or African American: 4.48%
- Two or more races: 2.14%
- Other race: 1.87%
- Native American: 0.07%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.02%
The current population of Downers Grove, Illinois is 145,818 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 148,077.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 146,971.
Downers Grove, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 119,729 | 80.63% |
| Asian | 16,000 | 10.78% |
| Black or African American | 6,658 | 4.48% |
| Two or More Races | 3,173 | 2.14% |
| Some Other Race | 2,782 | 1.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 111 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.02% |
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Downers Grove Population by Race
Downers Grove Population Pyramid $2021
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Downers Grove Population by Age
Downers Grove Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 58,013 | 2.54 | 77.6 |
| Married | 33,179 | 3.2 | 89.2 |
| Non Family | 18,222 | 1.14 | 62.3 |
| Female | 4,822 | 3.08 | 58.1 |
| Male | 1,790 | 3.13 | 71.6 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
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Downers Grove Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,575 | 1.50% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,529 | 2.41% |
| High School Graduate | 16,457 | 15.69% |
| Some College | 17,963 | 17.12% |
| Associates Degree | 7,062 | 6.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 33,787 | 32.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 25,525 | 24.33% |
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Downers Grove Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Downers Grove Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80,970 | 79,062 | 45,385 |
| Asian | 12,124 | 11,553 | 9,485 |
| Hispanic | 6,068 | 4,922 | 1,885 |
| Black | 4,620 | 4,214 | 1,827 |
| Other Race | 1,681 | 1,249 | 315 |
| 2+ Races | 1,179 | 1,080 | 734 |
| Native American | 98 | 98 | 50 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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 islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
Downers Grove Educational Attainment by Race
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$59,701
Average Earnings
$77,195
Average Male
$44,974
Average Female
Downers Grove Earnings by Educational Attainment
Downers Grove Language by Age
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Downers Grove Language
78.92% of Downers Grove residents speak only English, while 21.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.99% of the population.
Downers Grove Language
Downers Grove Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 111,512 | 5,545 | 4.97% |
| Black | 6,598 | 1,935 | 29.33% |
| Hispanic | 10,710 | 1,593 | 14.87% |
| Other | 2,777 | 568 | 20.45% |
| Asian | 15,983 | 530 | 3.32% |
| Multiple | 3,159 | 96 | 3.04% |
| Native | 111 | 22 | 19.82% |
6.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.89%
Male Poverty Rate
7.24%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Downers Grove
The race most likely to be in poverty in Downers Grove is Black, with 29.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Downers Grove is Multiple, with 3.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.20%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.96%.
Downers Grove Poverty
Downers Grove Poverty Rate by Education
Downers Grove Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
57.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.3%
Male Marriage Rate
55.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Downers Grove Married by Age and Sex
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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 35-44.
Downers Grove Marital Status by Race
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Downers Grove Marital Status
Downers Grove Veterans by War
Downers Grove Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,159 | 5.56% |
| Hispanic | 374 | 5.41% |
| Black | 266 | 5.00% |
| Other Race | 174 | 9.59% |
| Asian | 122 | 0.94% |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 4.69% |
| Native American | 7 | 6.31% |
Downers Grove Veterans by Race
Downers Grove Veterans by Education
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5.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
Downers Grove Veterans by Education
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65.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
Downers Grove Employment by Age
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Downers Grove Employment by Race
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Downers Grove 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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83.67%
Native Born
16.33%
Foreign Born
5.30%
Non Citizen
11.04%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.67% of Downers Grove residents were born in the United States, with 66.71% having been born in Illinois. 5.30% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Downers Grove Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 145,818 | -753 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 146,571 | -753 | -0.51% |
| 2019 | 147,324 | -753 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 148,077 | -676 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 148,753 | -234 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 148,987 | -460 | -0.31% |
| 2015 | 149,447 | 79 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 149,368 | 197 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 149,171 | 659 | 0.44% |
| 2012 | 148,512 | 622 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 147,890 | 919 | 0.63% |
| 2010 | 146,971 | 0.00% |