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Elmhurst, IL

CSAChicago-Naperville MSAChicago-Naperville-Elgin#28/341 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

45,671population

42median age

This community is a community of 45,671 with a median age of 42. The population is predominantly White (76%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (10.4%). Median household income is $149,644. 96.1% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 64.2% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 79.9%, with a median home value of $545,400.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76%34,711

Hispanic/Latino

10.4%4,769

Asian

7.8%3,546

Two or More

3.7%1,710

Black

1.8%835

Other

0.2%100

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%400

High School Diploma

10.9%3,380

Some College (<1 yr)

4%1,233

Some College (1+ yr)

10.5%3,263

Associate's Degree

5.2%1,630

Bachelor's Degree

35.1%10,915

Master's Degree

21.2%6,598

Professional Degree

5.5%1,707

Doctorate

2.4%743

HS or Higher

96.1%

BA or Higher

64.2%

Graduate+

29.1%

Housingi

$545,400median home value

$1,975median rent

79.9%homeownership

17,753total units

5.4%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 79.9%

Renter 20.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%92

$50K–$100K

1.2%161

$100K–$150K

1.8%238

$150K–$200K

1.1%143

$200K–$300K

5.8%781

$300K–$500K

34.8%4,667

$500K–$1M

40.7%5,460

$1M+

14%1,878

Rent Distribution

Under $500

161

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

379

$1,250–$1,500

357

$1,500–$2,000

730

$2,000+

1,608

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%242

2010–2019

9.9%1,751

2000–2009

13.6%2,411

1990–1999

5.3%938

1980–1989

6.1%1,075

1970–1979

9.3%1,648

1960–1969

11.6%2,058

1950–1959

22%3,898

1940–1949

6.3%1,123

1939 or earlier

14.7%2,609

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.8%14,406

Electricity

11.7%1,973

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%126

No Fuel

0.7%120

Other

0.4%75

Solar

0.3%54

Fuel Oil

0.2%41

Household Economyi

$149,644median household income

$77,937per capita income

3.2%poverty rate

4.3%unemployment

23,833labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%330

$10K–$15K

1.2%207

$15K–$20K

1.1%187

$20K–$25K

1.8%309

$25K–$30K

0.8%135

$30K–$35K

1.9%312

$35K–$40K

1.6%277

$40K–$45K

1.4%236

$45K–$50K

1.3%210

$50K–$60K

3.7%618

$60K–$75K

6.9%1,164

$75K–$100K

10.1%1,697

$100K–$125K

8.4%1,414

$125K–$150K

7.9%1,323

$150K–$200K

13%2,186

$200K+

36.9%6,190

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

192

Residentsi

152

Avg. Tenant Renti

$431/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

34 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers34 homes97% occupied$540/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8158 homes98% occupied$408/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $149,644/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $45K/yr

77.1%

Very low income$45K–$75K/yr

22%

Low income$75K–$120K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

78.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

33.8% of subsidized households are minority

10.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

88.8% 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

5,01611%

By Region

Top Countries

India

995

Mexico

767

Philippines

304

Poland

260

Guatemala

161

United Kingdom

134

China

124

Canada

121

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

22,456

Avg. Commutei

29.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

22,787

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,464(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.2%Insured

2.8%Uninsured