Elmhurst, Illinois Population 2022
Elmhurst is a city located in Illinois. Elmhurst has a 2020 population of 46,118. Elmhurst is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 0.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 45,786 in 2010.
The average household income in Elmhurst is $163,347 with a poverty rate of 3.41%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,490 per month, and the median house value is $442,400. The median age in Elmhurst is 39.9 years, 39.3 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
Elmhurst Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elmhurstwas:
- White: 86.76%
- Asian: 6.16%
- Two or more races: 4.54%
- Black or African American: 1.54%
- Other race: 0.90%
- Native American: 0.07%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.02%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,407 | 86.76% |
| Black or African American | 718 | 1.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 2,871 | 6.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 420 | 0.90% |
| Two or More Races | 2,114 | 4.54% |
Elmhurst Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,808 | 2.7 | 81 |
| Married | 10,652 | 3.32 | 92.2 |
| Male | 367 | 2.78 | 65.9 |
| Female | 1,091 | 3.16 | 70.2 |
| Non Family | 4,698 | 1.17 | 59.3 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 443 | 1.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 613 | 1.98% |
| High School Graduate | 4,000 | 12.95% |
| Some College | 4,985 | 16.13% |
| Associates Degree | 1,902 | 6.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,450 | 33.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,504 | 27.52% |
Elmhurst Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Asian | 1,859 | 1,749 | 1,470 |
| White | 26,130 | 25,538 | 16,313 |
| 2+ Races | 690 | 654 | 380 |
| Black | 568 | 530 | 271 |
| Hispanic | 1,952 | 1,647 | 577 |
| Other Race | 208 | 173 | 60 |
| Native American | 1 |
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 islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$70,673
Average Earnings
$89,661
Average Male
$52,806
Average Female
Elmhurst Language by Age
Elmhurst Language
85.87% of Elmhurst residents speak only English, while 14.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.06% of the population.
Elmhurst Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 32 | 6 | 18.75% |
| Asian | 2,764 | 232 | 8.39% |
| Hispanic | 3,422 | 145 | 4.24% |
| White | 37,103 | 1,123 | 3.03% |
| Black | 595 | 15 | 2.52% |
| Other | 85 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 2,080 | 21 | 1.01% |
3.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.04%
Male Poverty Rate
3.77%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Elmhurst
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elmhurst is Native, with 18.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elmhurst is Multiple, with 1.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.54%.
Elmhurst Marital Status
Marriage Rates
58.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.3%
Male Marriage Rate
55.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Elmhurst Married by Age and Sex
Elmhurst Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Elmhurst Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,431 | 4.64% |
| Black | 28 | 4.32% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.18% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 2.25% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 1.14% |
Elmhurst Veterans by Education
2.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.6%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
71.05%
Born in Elmhurst
90.38%
Native Born
9.62%
Foreign Born
2.89%
Non Citizen
6.73%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.38% of Elmhurst residents were born in the United States, with 71.05% having been born in Illinois. 2.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 1,700 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 4,594 | 2,894 | 5.10% |
| 1930 | 14,055 | 9,461 | 11.83% |
| 1940 | 15,458 | 1,403 | 0.96% |
| 1950 | 21,273 | 5,815 | 3.24% |
| 1960 | 36,991 | 15,718 | 5.69% |
| 1970 | 50,547 | 13,556 | 3.17% |
| 1980 | 44,276 | -6,271 | -1.32% |
| 1990 | 42,029 | -2,247 | -0.52% |
| 2000 | 42,762 | 733 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 44,121 | 1,359 | 0.31% |
| 2011 | 44,287 | 166 | 0.38% |
| 2012 | 44,453 | 166 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 44,619 | 166 | 0.37% |
| 2014 | 44,785 | 166 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 44,951 | 166 | 0.37% |
| 2016 | 45,117 | 166 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 45,283 | 166 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 45,449 | 166 | 0.37% |
| 2019 | 45,615 | 166 | 0.37% |
| 2020 | 45,786 | 171 | 0.37% |
| 2021 | 45,952 | 166 | 0.36% |
| 2022 | 46,118 | 166 | 0.36% |