Bensenville is a village located in DuPage County Illinois. Bensenville has a 2024 population of 18,217. Bensenville is currently declining at a rate of -0.74% annually and its population has decreased by -2.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,755 in 2020.
The average household income in Bensenville is $89,646 with a poverty rate of 8.91%. The median age in Bensenville is 37 years: 35.9 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bensenville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,716 | 57.39% |
| Other race | 3,621 | 19.39% |
| Two or more races | 2,210 | 11.84% |
| Black or African American | 1,234 | 6.61% |
| Asian | 587 | 3.14% |
| Native American | 254 | 1.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 51 | 0.27% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,831 | 2.69 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Married | 3,063 | 3.45 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Non Family | 2,423 | 1.2 | 31 | 69 |
| Female | 742 | 3.58 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Male | 603 | 3.77 | 40 | 60 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
53.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 835 | 6.7% |
| Associates Degree | 909 | 7.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,022 | 16.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 741 | 5.95% |
| High School Graduate | 3,841 | 30.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,320 | 10.59% |
| Some College | 2,796 | 22.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,379 | 5,944 | 1,786 |
| Hispanic | 4,685 | 3,026 | 444 |
| Other Race | 2,100 | 977 | 100 |
| 2+ Races | 1,284 | 1,031 | 187 |
| Black | 832 | 787 | 157 |
| Asian | 470 | 454 | 306 |
| Native American | 115 | 96 | 33 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 65.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,315 | $74,083 | $46,453 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,500 | $95,469 | $80,417 |
| High School Graduate | $47,010 | $48,487 | $45,713 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,293 | $33,554 | $26,575 |
| Overall | $45,801 | $47,429 | $42,050 |
| Some College | $42,480 | $46,902 | $37,414 |
$45,801
Average Earnings
$47,429
Average Male
$42,050
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.06% of Bensenville residents speak only English, while 49.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 35.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,724 | 1,076 | 12.33% |
| Other | 3,573 | 525 | 14.69% |
| White | 7,704 | 380 | 4.93% |
| Black | 1,205 | 143 | 11.87% |
| Multiple | 2,210 | 126 | 5.7% |
| Asian | 587 | 17 | 2.9% |
8.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.37%
Male Poverty Rate
9.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bensenville is Other, with 14.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bensenville is Asian, with 2.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.42% |
| High School | 7.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.85% |
| Some College | 4.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.87% |
| Female Employed | 5.73% |
| Male Employed | 5.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,258 | $103,177 |
| Households | $76,489 | $89,646 |
| Married Families | $96,860 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,323 | $59,130 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
378
Number of Veterans
358
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 119 |
| Second Gulf War | 74 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| Korea | 33 |
| World War II | 22 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 150 |
| 65 to 74 | 73 |
| 55 to 64 | 67 |
| 35 to 54 | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 36 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 292 | 3.39% |
| Black | 56 | 6.57% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 0.88% |
| Asian | 14 | 2.61% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 0.66% |
| Other Race | 6 | 0.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.3%
Labor Force Participation
68.4%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.51%
Born in Bensenville
71.1%
Native Born
28.9%
Foreign Born
15.33%
Non Citizen
13.57%
Naturalized
71.1% of Bensenville residents were born in the United States, with 62.51% having been born in Illinois. 15.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,546 | -134 | -0.76% |
| 2028 | 17,680 | -134 | -0.75% |
| 2027 | 17,814 | -135 | -0.75% |
| 2026 | 17,949 | -134 | -0.74% |
| 2025 | 18,083 | -134 | -0.74% |
| 2024 | 18,217 | -135 | -0.74% |
| 2023 | 18,352 | -63 | -0.34% |
| 2022 | 18,415 | -173 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 18,588 | -167 | -0.89% |
| 2020 | 18,755 | 656 | 3.62% |
| 2019 | 18,099 | -167 | -0.91% |
| 2018 | 18,266 | -127 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 18,393 | -64 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 18,457 | -46 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 18,503 | -50 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 18,553 | -37 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 18,590 | 37 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 18,553 | 43 | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 18,510 | 84 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 18,426 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 20,703 | 2,936 | 16.53% |
| 1990 | 17,767 | 1,661 | 10.31% |
| 1980 | 16,106 | 3,150 | 24.31% |
| 1970 | 12,956 | 3,815 | 41.74% |
| 1960 | 9,141 | 5,387 | 143.5% |
| 1950 | 3,754 | -13,792 | -78.6% |