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Glen Ellyn

Illinois · 27,450 residents · 6.892 sq mi
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Glen Ellyn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,820. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% 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 $433,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 63% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,450
+2%since 2000
from 26,999 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,983 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 3,917 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+9%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K27K28K29K1990201020202024Glen Ellyn
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,820
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,846 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,850
+25%since 2000
from $39,783 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$433,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$821
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $736 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−21.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+41%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(23,476)
Black2.1%(570)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(1,275)
Asian4.7%(1,276)
Other0%
Diversity Score27%(7,285)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(22,667)
Black2.9%(786)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(1,801)
Asian6.5%(1,774)
Other0.9%(239)
Diversity Score37.4%(10,275)
Diversity Score
37
+39%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+28%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.5%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Ellyn, Illinois?

Glen Ellyn, Illinois has about 27,450 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glen Ellyn, Illinois?

The typical household in Glen Ellyn, Illinois earns about $90,820 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glen Ellyn, Illinois expensive?

In Glen Ellyn, Illinois, the median home is worth about $433,200, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Ellyn, Illinois?

About 62.2% of adults age 25 and over in Glen Ellyn, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glen Ellyn, Illinois?

About 5.4% of people in Glen Ellyn, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glen Ellyn, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Glen Ellyn, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,506 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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