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Downers Grove, IL

CSAChicago-Naperville MSAChicago-Naperville-Elgin#25/341 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

50,054population

43.6median age

This community is a community of 50,054 with a median age of 43.6. The population is predominantly White (80.9%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (5.9%). Median household income is $115,114. 96.2% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 58.2% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 75.2%, with a median home value of $449,800.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.9%40,493

Hispanic/Latino

5.9%2,960

Asian

5.6%2,819

Two or More

4.4%2,189

Black

2.7%1,376

Other

0.4%201

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%13

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.9%322

High School Diploma

12.2%4,445

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%2,125

Some College (1+ yr)

11%4,013

Associate's Degree

8%2,915

Bachelor's Degree

33.9%12,311

Master's Degree

17%6,188

Professional Degree

4.8%1,749

Doctorate

2.5%919

HS or Higher

96.2%

BA or Higher

58.2%

Graduate+

24.4%

Housingi

$449,800median home value

$1,656median rent

75.2%homeownership

21,527total units

4%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 75.2%

Renter 24.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%302

$50K–$100K

0.7%102

$100K–$150K

5.8%896

$150K–$200K

4.2%650

$200K–$300K

10.1%1,578

$300K–$500K

37.8%5,872

$500K–$1M

34.2%5,315

$1M+

5.4%833

Rent Distribution

Under $500

296

$500–$750

227

$750–$1,000

337

$1,000–$1,250

436

$1,250–$1,500

660

$1,500–$2,000

1,562

$2,000+

1,369

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%134

2010–2019

6.1%1,318

2000–2009

8.7%1,872

1990–1999

7.8%1,670

1980–1989

12.6%2,722

1970–1979

23.6%5,082

1960–1969

16%3,452

1950–1959

13.2%2,851

1940–1949

2.5%528

1939 or earlier

8.8%1,898

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.6%17,075

Electricity

15.1%3,125

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%168

No Fuel

0.5%109

Other

0.5%107

Wood

0.2%41

Coal

0.2%31

Fuel Oil

0%6

Household Economyi

$115,114median household income

$67,928per capita income

5.4%poverty rate

4%unemployment

26,814labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%983

$10K–$15K

1.7%341

$15K–$20K

3.8%790

$20K–$25K

1.9%397

$25K–$30K

2.1%425

$30K–$35K

1.7%359

$35K–$40K

1.5%303

$40K–$45K

2.3%481

$45K–$50K

2%403

$50K–$60K

5.1%1,061

$60K–$75K

7.9%1,629

$75K–$100K

10.1%2,080

$100K–$125K

8.5%1,746

$125K–$150K

8.3%1,708

$150K–$200K

12.9%2,667

$200K+

25.6%5,289

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

494

Residentsi

665

Avg. Tenant Renti

$388/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers62 homes97% occupied$527/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8432 homes99% occupied$368/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $115,114/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $35K/yr

82.2%

Very low income$35K–$58K/yr

16.5%

Low income$58K–$92K/yr

1.3%

Who Receives This Housing

68.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

43.8% of subsidized households are minority

7.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

87.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4,99110%

By Region

Top Countries

India

744

China

450

Mexico

348

Philippines

338

Poland

243

Korea

127

Germany

103

United Kingdom

101

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

25,191

Avg. Commutei

27.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

25,694

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,548(4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.8%Insured

3.2%Uninsured