Downers Grove, 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 | Downers Grove | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,363 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3402.6 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.41% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.2 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 20,829 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Downers Grove grew by 2.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 51,473 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Downers Grove has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Downers Grove | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $112,966 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.45% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Downers Grove is about 37% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Downers Grove | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $467,459 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,505 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.3% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Downers Grove is about 25.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,505 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Downers Grove spend about 48 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 199 hours, about 8.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Downers Grove | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.9 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.7 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 199 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,165 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 22.1% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 26,354 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,676 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Downers Grove is about the same as 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
Downers Grove has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Downers Grove | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.0% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Downers Grove has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Downers Grove | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.4% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.4% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Downers Grove, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
Downers Grove, IL is the largest of the 5 cities compared here, 50,363 residents against a local median of 22,507. There is no headline here. Every measure below sits within 15% of the median across the nearest cities, which makes Downers Grove, IL an unremarkable member of its own neighbourhood rather than an outlier in it.
The largest of those small differences is median household income, 11% above the local median at $112,966 against $101,812. Downers Grove, IL has the highest median household income of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downers Grove, IL | 50,363 | $112,966 #1/5 | $467,459 #2/5 | 23.9 min #2/5 |
| Westmont, IL | 23,160 | $101,909 | $399,590 | 23.6 min |
| Darien, IL | 21,280 | $103,444 | $433,284 | 25.4 min |
| Woodridge, IL | 31,506 | $99,748 | $411,139 | 27.3 min |
| Lisle, IL | 21,854 | $101,715 | $540,545 | 25.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Downers Grove, Illinois.
What is the population of Downers Grove, Illinois?
The population of Downers Grove, Illinois is 50,363, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Downers Grove, Illinois?
The population density of Downers Grove, Illinois is 3402.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Downers Grove, Illinois?
The median household income in Downers Grove, Illinois is $112,966, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Downers Grove, Illinois?
The median home price in Downers Grove, Illinois is $467,459, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Downers Grove, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Downers Grove, Illinois is 4.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.