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Elmhurst

Illinois · 44,121 residents · 10.218 sq mi
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Elmhurst is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,301. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $387,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 53% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,121
+3%since 2000
from 42,762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,318 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 4,185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+4%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K43K44K46K47K1990201020202024Elmhurst
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,301
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,794 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,789
+31%since 2000
from $32,015 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$387,100
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $204,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,114
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $840 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−26.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+55%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(38,706)
Black0.9%(388)
Hispanic / Latino4%(1,717)
Asian3.7%(1,562)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.3%(8,686)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(37,549)
Black1.8%(815)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(2,898)
Asian5.1%(2,244)
Other1.7%(750)
Diversity Score34.1%(15,037)
Diversity Score
34
+68%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 45.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.1%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmhurst, Illinois?

Elmhurst, Illinois has about 44,121 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmhurst, Illinois?

The typical household in Elmhurst, Illinois earns about $85,301 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmhurst, Illinois expensive?

In Elmhurst, Illinois, the median home is worth about $387,100, and the typical rent is about $1,114 a month.

How educated are people in Elmhurst, Illinois?

About 52.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elmhurst, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmhurst, Illinois?

About 4.0% of people in Elmhurst, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elmhurst, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Elmhurst, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,092 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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