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Deerfield

Illinois · 19,196 residents · 5.539 sq mi
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Deerfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $162,064. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $521,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 137% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
82% 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
19,196
+4%since 2000
from 18,420 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,466 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 3,326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+9%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K18K19K20K1990201020202024Deerfield
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$162,064
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,194 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,426
+63%since 2000
from $50,664 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$521,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,889
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,018 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(16,649)
Black0.7%(131)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(794)
Asian5.3%(1,015)
Other1.7%(320)
Diversity Score27.5%(5,273)
Diversity Score
27
+149%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
41.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+29%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.2%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deerfield, Illinois?

Deerfield, Illinois has about 19,196 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Deerfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Deerfield, Illinois earns about $162,064 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 $521,100, and the typical rent is about $1,889 a month.

How educated are people in Deerfield, Illinois?

About 82.3% 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 2.7% 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 1,869 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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