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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Palatine

Illinois · 65,479 residents · 14.116 sq mi
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Palatine is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,321. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $183,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

65,479
+67%since 1990
from 39,253 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,639 / sq mi
+67%since 1990
from 2,781 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.3
+3%since 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
36K45K54K63K72K1990201020202024Palatine
202466K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$63,321
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,668 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,661
+39%since 1990
from $22,098 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$183,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $149,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$884
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $665 in 1990
US average: $602
69.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 69.2% in 1990
30.7% rent
2.9
−6%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(36,824)
Black0.9%(334)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(1,443)
Asian3.4%(1,316)
Diversity Score22.3%(8,758)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(49,029)
Black2.1%(1,343)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(9,247)
Asian7.5%(4,928)
Diversity Score49.5%(32,432)
50
+122%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.4%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 37.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.1%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 90.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
−24%since 1990
from 25.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palatine, Illinois?

Palatine, Illinois has about 65,479 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Palatine, Illinois?

The typical household in Palatine, Illinois earns about $63,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palatine, Illinois expensive?

In Palatine, Illinois, the median home is worth about $183,400, and the typical rent is about $884 a month.

How educated are people in Palatine, Illinois?

About 41.4% of adults age 25 and over in Palatine, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palatine, Illinois?

About 4.8% of people in Palatine, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palatine, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Palatine, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26,226 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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

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