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Deerfield

Illinois · 18,225 residents · 5.539 sq mi
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Deerfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,534. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $565,500. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 136% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,225
−1%since 2000
from 18,420 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,290 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+8%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K18K19K20K1990201020202024Deerfield
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,534
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,194 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,582
+20%since 2000
from $50,664 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
74.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$565,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,661
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,018 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+39%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(17,434)
Black0.3%(58)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(312)
Asian2.5%(465)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(2,035)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92%(16,767)
Black0.5%(93)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(510)
Asian3.6%(660)
Other1.1%(204)
Diversity Score19%(3,467)
Diversity Score
19
+72%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
38.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+27%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
62.3%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.8%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deerfield, Illinois?

Deerfield, Illinois has about 18,225 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Deerfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Deerfield, Illinois earns about $131,534 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Deerfield, Illinois expensive?

In Deerfield, Illinois, the median home is worth about $565,500, and the typical rent is about $1,661 a month.

How educated are people in Deerfield, Illinois?

About 73.9% of adults age 25 and over in Deerfield, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Deerfield, Illinois?

About 1.5% of people in Deerfield, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Deerfield, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Deerfield, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 898 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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