Des Plaines is a city located in Cook County Illinois. Des Plaines has a 2024 population of 57,195. Des Plaines is currently declining at a rate of -1.4% annually and its population has decreased by -5.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 60,455 in 2020.
The average household income in Des Plaines is $108,646 with a poverty rate of 7.44%. The median age in Des Plaines is 42.5 years: 40.9 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Des Plaines was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,913 | 66.43% |
| Asian | 7,942 | 13.22% |
| Two or more races | 6,445 | 10.73% |
| Other race | 3,004 | 5% |
| Black or African American | 2,346 | 3.9% |
| Native American | 437 | 0.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,887 | 2.58 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Married | 11,652 | 3.27 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Non Family | 7,561 | 1.18 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Female | 2,530 | 3.19 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Male | 1,144 | 3.39 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
78.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,949 | 4.47% |
| Associates Degree | 3,899 | 8.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,271 | 23.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,334 | 14.53% |
| High School Graduate | 9,396 | 21.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,129 | 7.18% |
| Some College | 8,604 | 19.74% |
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 | 28,063 | 26,041 | 11,332 |
| Hispanic | 7,200 | 4,913 | 1,393 |
| Asian | 5,804 | 5,195 | 3,133 |
| 2+ Races | 3,495 | 2,910 | 807 |
| Other Race | 2,079 | 1,325 | 319 |
| Black | 1,519 | 1,401 | 356 |
| Native American | 308 | 149 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.79%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,229 | $78,254 | $62,166 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,984 | $83,237 | $69,124 |
| High School Graduate | $40,051 | $49,929 | $28,892 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,514 | $39,623 | $25,346 |
| Overall | $55,702 | $64,786 | $46,260 |
| Some College | $50,858 | $57,448 | $40,277 |
$55,702
Average Earnings
$64,786
Average Male
$46,260
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.12% of Des Plaines residents speak only English, while 44.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 20.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34,931 | 2,323 | 6.65% |
| Hispanic | 12,421 | 1,448 | 11.66% |
| Asian | 7,903 | 352 | 4.45% |
| Multiple | 6,373 | 341 | 5.35% |
| Black | 2,129 | 179 | 8.41% |
| Native | 437 | 111 | 25.4% |
| Other | 3,001 | 88 | 2.93% |
7.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.95%
Male Poverty Rate
7.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Des Plaines is Native, with 25.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Des Plaines is Other, with 2.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.35% |
| High School | 7.69% |
| Some College | 7.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.47% |
| Male Employed | 2.19% |
| Female Employed | 2.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,684 | $125,180 |
| Households | $86,552 | $108,646 |
| Married Families | $113,279 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,768 | $67,774 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.0%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
2,003
Number of Veterans
1,933
Male Veterans
70
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 806 |
| Second Gulf War | 294 |
| Korea | 218 |
| First Gulf War | 185 |
| World War II | 184 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 763 |
| 65 to 74 | 648 |
| 35 to 54 | 222 |
| 55 to 64 | 187 |
| 18 to 34 | 183 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,669 | 5.14% |
| Hispanic | 196 | 2.29% |
| 2+ Races | 134 | 3.07% |
| Black | 115 | 6.18% |
| Other Race | 39 | 1.64% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 18 | 5.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
59.16%
Born in Des Plaines
69.22%
Native Born
30.78%
Foreign Born
10.2%
Non Citizen
20.58%
Naturalized
69.22% of Des Plaines residents were born in the United States, with 59.16% having been born in Illinois. 10.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 53,120 | -815 | -1.51% |
| 2028 | 53,935 | -815 | -1.49% |
| 2027 | 54,750 | -815 | -1.47% |
| 2026 | 55,565 | -815 | -1.45% |
| 2025 | 56,380 | -815 | -1.42% |
| 2024 | 57,195 | -815 | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 58,010 | -452 | -0.77% |
| 2022 | 58,462 | -960 | -1.62% |
| 2021 | 59,422 | -1,033 | -1.71% |
| 2020 | 60,455 | 1,735 | 2.95% |
| 2019 | 58,720 | 4 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 58,716 | 782 | 1.35% |
| 2017 | 57,934 | -354 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 58,288 | -382 | -0.65% |
| 2015 | 58,670 | -296 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 58,966 | -9 | -0.02% |
| 2013 | 58,975 | 131 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 58,844 | 253 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 58,591 | 268 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 58,323 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 58,720 | 5,497 | 10.33% |
| 1990 | 53,223 | -345 | -0.64% |
| 1980 | 53,568 | -3,671 | -6.41% |
| 1970 | 57,239 | 22,353 | 64.07% |
| 1960 | 34,886 | 19,892 | 132.67% |
| 1950 | 14,994 | 5,476 | 57.53% |
| 1940 | 9,518 | 720 | 8.18% |
| 1930 | 8,798 | 5,347 | 154.94% |
| 1920 | 3,451 | 2,451 | 245.1% |
| 1900 | 1,000 | -52,120 | -98.12% |