World Population Review
Elmhurst, Illinois Population 2021
47,260
Elmhurst is a city located in Illinois. With a 2020 population of 47,260, it is the 32nd largest city in Illinois and the 840th largest city in the United States . Elmhurst is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 7.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 44,121 in 2010. Elmhurst reached it's highest population of 50,547 in 1970. Spanning over 10 miles, Elmhurst has a population density of 4,608 people per square mile.
The average household income in Elmhurst is $163,347 with a poverty rate of 3.60%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,497 per month, and the median house value is $432,600. 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 Elmhurst was:
- White: 89.35%
- Asian: 5.97%
- Two or more races: 2.29%
- Black or African American: 1.27%
- Other race: 0.89%
- Native American: 0.21%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.02%
The current population of Elmhurst, Illinois is 47,260 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 46,489.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 44,121.
Elmhurst, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,513 | 89.35% |
| Asian | 2,774 | 5.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1,063 | 2.29% |
| Black or African American | 590 | 1.27% |
| Some Other Race | 413 | 0.89% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 99 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.02% |
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Elmhurst Population by Race
Elmhurst Population Pyramid $2021
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Elmhurst Population by Age
Elmhurst Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,209 | 2.79 | 80.8 |
| Married | 10,281 | 3.41 | 90.9 |
| Non Family | 4,287 | 1.18 | 60.7 |
| Female | 1,232 | 3.18 | 71.6 |
| Male | 409 | 2.79 | 66 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
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Elmhurst Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 472 | 1.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 677 | 2.25% |
| High School Graduate | 4,253 | 14.15% |
| Some College | 4,981 | 16.57% |
| Associates Degree | 1,676 | 5.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,055 | 33.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,942 | 26.42% |
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Elmhurst Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Elmhurst Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,556 | 24,911 | 15,580 |
| Hispanic | 2,030 | 1,691 | 653 |
| Asian | 1,831 | 1,716 | 1,451 |
| Black | 427 | 387 | 132 |
| Other Race | 234 | 234 | 85 |
| 2+ Races | 221 | 211 | 170 |
| Native American | 46 | 37 | 8 |
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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%.
Elmhurst Educational Attainment by Race
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$71,561
Average Earnings
$88,103
Average Male
$52,582
Average Female
Elmhurst Earnings by Educational Attainment
Elmhurst Language by Age
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Elmhurst Language
85.61% of Elmhurst residents speak only English, while 14.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.30% of the population.
Elmhurst Language
Elmhurst Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37,518 | 1,118 | 2.98% |
| Hispanic | 3,560 | 245 | 6.88% |
| Asian | 2,677 | 218 | 8.14% |
| Other | 399 | 142 | 35.59% |
| Multiple | 1,038 | 20 | 1.93% |
| Black | 480 | 13 | 2.71% |
| Native | 87 | 8 | 9.20% |
3.60%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.14%
Male Poverty Rate
4.02%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Elmhurst
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elmhurst is Other, with 35.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elmhurst is Multiple, with 1.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.01%.
Elmhurst Poverty
Elmhurst Poverty Rate by Education
Elmhurst Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
58.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.8%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Elmhurst Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Elmhurst Marital Status
Elmhurst Veterans by War
Elmhurst Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,378 | 4.45% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 2.58% |
| Black | 26 | 5.20% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 5.78% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.51% |
Elmhurst Veterans by Race
Elmhurst Veterans by Education
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3.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
Elmhurst Veterans by Education
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67.5%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Elmhurst Employment by Age
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Elmhurst Employment by Race
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Elmhurst 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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90.45%
Native Born
9.55%
Foreign Born
2.87%
Non Citizen
6.68%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.45% of Elmhurst residents were born in the United States, with 71.72% having been born in Illinois. 2.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Elmhurst Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 47,260 | 257 | 0.55% |
| 2020 | 47,003 | 257 | 0.55% |
| 2019 | 46,746 | 257 | 0.55% |
| 2018 | 46,489 | -137 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 46,626 | 103 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 46,523 | 516 | 1.12% |
| 2015 | 46,007 | 198 | 0.43% |
| 2014 | 45,809 | 188 | 0.41% |
| 2013 | 45,621 | 365 | 0.81% |
| 2012 | 45,256 | 273 | 0.61% |
| 2011 | 44,983 | 784 | 1.77% |
| 2010 | 44,199 | 1,437 | 0.33% |
| 2000 | 42,762 | 733 | 0.17% |
| 1990 | 42,029 | -2,247 | -0.52% |
| 1980 | 44,276 | -6,271 | -1.32% |
| 1970 | 50,547 | 13,556 | 3.17% |
| 1960 | 36,991 | 15,718 | 5.69% |
| 1950 | 21,273 | 5,815 | 3.24% |
| 1940 | 15,458 | 1,403 | 0.96% |
| 1930 | 14,055 | 9,461 | 11.83% |
| 1920 | 4,594 | 2,894 | 5.10% |
| 1900 | 1,700 | 0.00% |