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Downers Grove

Illinois · 47,833 residents · 14.652 sq mi
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Downers Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,523. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% 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 $351,500. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 41% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,833
−2%since 2000
from 48,724 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,265 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+9%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K48K49K50K51K1990201020202024Downers Grove
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,523
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,539 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,022
+33%since 2000
from $31,580 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.6%
US avg: 7%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$351,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$945
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $768 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
22.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+50%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(42,777)
Black1.9%(911)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,747)
Asian5.7%(2,773)
Other0%
Diversity Score26%(12,647)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(40,631)
Black2.9%(1,388)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(2,468)
Asian5.5%(2,623)
Other0.9%(410)
Diversity Score32.8%(15,681)
Diversity Score
33
+26%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 46.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+27%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.4%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downers Grove, Illinois?

Downers Grove, Illinois has about 47,833 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Downers Grove, Illinois?

The typical household in Downers Grove, Illinois earns about $78,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downers Grove, Illinois expensive?

In Downers Grove, Illinois, the median home is worth about $351,500, and the typical rent is about $945 a month.

How educated are people in Downers Grove, Illinois?

About 50.7% of adults age 25 and over in Downers Grove, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downers Grove, Illinois?

About 3.2% of people in Downers Grove, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Downers Grove, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Downers Grove, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 975 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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