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Palatine

Illinois · 68,557 residents · 14.116 sq mi
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Palatine is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,060. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% 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 $312,400. Households here earn about 33% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% 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
68,557
+5%since 2000
from 65,479 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,857 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 4,639 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+7%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K45K54K63K72K1990201020202024Palatine
202466K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,060
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,321 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,214
+18%since 2000
from $30,661 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$312,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,010
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $884 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+46%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(49,029)
Black2.1%(1,343)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(9,247)
Asian7.5%(4,928)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.5%(32,432)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(46,246)
Black2.6%(1,798)
Hispanic / Latino18%(12,347)
Asian10.3%(7,043)
Other1.7%(1,151)
Diversity Score62.7%(42,969)
Diversity Score
63
+27%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.1%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
23.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palatine, Illinois?

Palatine, Illinois has about 68,557 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palatine, Illinois?

The typical household in Palatine, Illinois earns about $74,060 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 $312,400, and the typical rent is about $1,010 a month.

How educated are people in Palatine, Illinois?

About 48.3% 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 8.1% 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 29,304 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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

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