Des Plaines

Overview for Des Plaines, IL

60,413 people live in Des Plaines, where the median age is 42.3 and the average individual income is $38,455. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

60,413

Total Population

42.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$38,455

Average individual Income

Around Des Plaines, IL

There's plenty to do around Des Plaines, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

64

Somewhat Walkable

Walking Score

60

Bikeable

Bike Score

39

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Candy Store at Abt, Geek Toy Hut, and Wing Tsun Martial Arts .

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the The Candy Store at Abt page on Yelp Search 1200 N Milwaukee Ave on Google Maps	Dining	3.56 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Geek Toy Hut page on Yelp Search 870 S Arthur Ave on Google Maps	Shopping	4.11 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Wing Tsun Martial Arts page on Yelp Search 1724 N Milwaukee Ave on Google Maps	Active	3.93 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the NK Beauty Salon page on Yelp Search 849 S Elmhurst Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.97 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Le French Twist Hair Salon page on Yelp Search 7633 N Milwaukee Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.87 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the That Redhead's Salon page on Yelp Search 27 S Northwest Hwy on Google Maps	Beauty	4.08 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Splendid Skin Care Studio page on Yelp Search 137 W Prospect Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.83 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The House Of Beauty Salon And Spa page on Yelp Search 18 S Northwest Hwy on Google Maps	Beauty	4.05 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Violetta's Studio page on Yelp Search 27 S Nw Hwy on Google Maps	Beauty	4.03 miles	22 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Rising Rain Salon page on Yelp Search 8307 West Golf Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.58 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Des Plaines, IL

Population Households Employment

Des Plaines has 22,502 households, with an average household size of 2.64. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Des Plaines do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 60,413 people call Des Plaines home. The population density is 4,243.07 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

60,413

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42.3

Median Age

49.28 / 50.72%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

22,502

Total Households

2.64

Average Household Size

$38,455

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Des Plaines, IL

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The following schools are within or nearby Des Plaines. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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