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Plano

Illinois · 11,847 residents · 8.979 sq mi
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Plano is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,113. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 6,214 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $174,500. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,847
+110%since 2000
from 5,633 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,319 / sq mi
+110%since 2000
from 627 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.7
+6%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K7K9K11K13K1990201020202024Plano
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,113
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,526 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,648
+66%since 2000
from $17,837 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.6%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,316
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $613 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−11%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(4,075)
Black0.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(1,453)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.4%(2,783)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(5,825)
Black7.1%(846)
Hispanic / Latino37.8%(4,482)
Asian1.7%(203)
Other2.7%(325)
Diversity Score74.7%(8,852)
Diversity Score
75
+51%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+72%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 76.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plano, Illinois?

Plano, Illinois has about 11,847 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plano, Illinois?

The typical household in Plano, Illinois earns about $79,113 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plano, Illinois expensive?

In Plano, Illinois, the median home is worth about $174,500, and the typical rent is about $1,316 a month.

How educated are people in Plano, Illinois?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Plano, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plano, Illinois?

About 8.5% of people in Plano, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plano, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Plano, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,742 residents, a change of about 132 percent over that period.

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

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