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Bensenville

Illinois · 18,813 residents · 5.532 sq mi
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Bensenville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,401. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $219,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,813
−9%since 2000
from 20,703 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,401 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 3,742 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+15%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K19K20K21K1990201020202024Bensenville
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,401
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,662 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,530
+37%since 2000
from $20,040 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,134
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $798 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
48.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+22%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(10,779)
Black2.6%(537)
Hispanic / Latino37.1%(7,690)
Asian6.3%(1,307)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.3%(14,758)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.6%(7,065)
Black3.9%(735)
Hispanic / Latino51.5%(9,698)
Asian4.9%(921)
Other1.1%(212)
Diversity Score72.6%(13,666)
Diversity Score
73
+2%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
29.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 75.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bensenville, Illinois?

Bensenville, Illinois has about 18,813 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bensenville, Illinois?

The typical household in Bensenville, Illinois earns about $64,401 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bensenville, Illinois expensive?

In Bensenville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $219,100, and the typical rent is about $1,134 a month.

How educated are people in Bensenville, Illinois?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bensenville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bensenville, Illinois?

About 10.2% of people in Bensenville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bensenville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Bensenville, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,046 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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