Elmhurst, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

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Updated: 2022-04-09
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Elmhurst, Illinois Info Snack

Population
46,571
Unemployment
4.7%
Poverty
3.4%
Median Home
$442,400
Median Income
$123,869
Median Rent
$1,490

Elmhurst SnackAbility

10
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
9
Amenities
9.5
Education
9.5
Commute
5

Elmhurst, IL Cost Of Living

131
Elmhurst's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Elmhurst Illinois National Average
Overall 131 98 100
Services 113 95 100
Groceries 107 97 100
Health 101 99 100
Housing 192 96 100
Transportation 112 105 100
Utilities 94 94 100

Elmhurst, IL Photos

Elmhurst Btwen And
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Metra At Golden Meadows Parkc Elmhurst
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Rankings for Elmhurst in Illinois

Map Of Elmhurst, IL

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Population over time in Elmhurst

Year Population % Change
2020 46,571 0.5%
2019 46,331 0.4%
2018 46,139 0.9%
2017 45,742 0.6%
2016 45,469 0.8%
2015 45,105 0.8%
2014 44,745 0.8%
2013 44,385 1.0%
2012 43,934 0.4%
2011 43,753 -

Race / Ethnicity in Elmhurst

White
81.7% (38,049)
African American
1.4% (647)
American Indian
0.1% (32)
Asian
6.1% (2,862)
Hawaiian
0.0% (9)
Other
0.0% (16)
Two Or More
3.0% (1,382)
Hispanic
7.7% (3,574)
Race Elmhurst IL USA
White 81.7% 60.8% 60.1%
African American 1.4% 13.9% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 6.1% 5.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 3.0% 2.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 7.7% 17.2% 18.2%

Gender in Elmhurst

Female
50.8% (23,655)
Male
49.2% (22,915)
Gender Elmhurst IL USA
Female 50.8% 50.9% 50.8%
Male 49.2% 49.1% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Elmhurst for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (465)
9-12th Grade
2.0% (931)
High School / GED
13.0% (6,054)
Some College
16.0% (7,451)
Associate's Degree
6.0% (2,794)
Bachelor's Degree
34.0% (15,834)
Master's Degree
20.0% (9,314)
Professional Degree
5.0% (2,328)
Doctorate Degree
3.0% (1,397)
Education Elmhurst IL USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 5.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 2.0% 6.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 13.0% 26.0% 27.0%
Some College 16.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 34.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 20.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 5.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 3.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Elmhurst, Illinois

Less than $10,000
2.2% (103,349)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.5% (67,883)
$15,000 to $24,999
2.9% (133,827)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.2% (239,948)
$35,000 to $49,999
6.4% (295,917)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.4% (623,421)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.5% (443,599)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.7% (917,399)
$150,000 to $199,999
14.4% (670,801)
$200,000 or more
24.9% (1,160,950)
Income Elmhurst IL USA
Less than $10,000 2.2% 6.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.5% 3.7% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 2.9% 8.1% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.2% 8.1% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.4% 11.2% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.4% 16.7% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.5% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.7% 16.6% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 14.4% 7.8% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 24.9% 8.8% 8.3%

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