Des Plaines, IL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Des Plaines | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 60,755 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4223.7 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.21% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.2 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 23,965 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Des Plaines grew by 7.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 62,868 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Des Plaines has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Des Plaines | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,184 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.37% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Des Plaines is about 11% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Des Plaines | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $221,623 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,390 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.5% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Des Plaines is about 13.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,390 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Des Plaines spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 216 hours, about 9.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Des Plaines | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.0 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.9 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 216 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,709 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.4% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 20,965 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,399 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Des Plaines is 26 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Des Plaines has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Des Plaines | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.7% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Des Plaines has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Des Plaines | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.8% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.2% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Des Plaines, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
How Des Plaines, IL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Plaines, IL | 60,755 | $91,184 #3/3 | $221,623 #3/3 | 26.0 min #2/3 |
| Mount Prospect, IL | 51,830 | $100,936 | $289,069 | 23.4 min |
| Park Ridge, IL | 35,960 | $140,407 | $578,655 | 26.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Des Plaines, Illinois.
What is the population of Des Plaines, Illinois?
The population of Des Plaines, Illinois is 60,755, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Des Plaines, Illinois?
The population density of Des Plaines, Illinois is 4223.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Des Plaines, Illinois?
The median household income in Des Plaines, Illinois is $91,184, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Des Plaines, Illinois?
The median home price in Des Plaines, Illinois is $221,623, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Des Plaines, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Des Plaines, Illinois is 4.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.