Des Plaines, Illinois

Des Plaines: The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the Des Plaines River in northeastern Illinois. Des Plaines is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Des Plaines History Center and the Des Plaines Theatre.

About

Des Plaines is a city located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 58,364. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 58,179 inhabitants.

The city was created 172 years ago in 1851.

Des Plaines locator map
Location of Des Plaines on Illinois map.

Quick Facts about Des Plaines

Population : 58,179 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Illinois (United States)
County : Cook County
Postal code : 60016–60019
Plate code : 19642
Official name : Des Plaines
Altitude : 2,106 feet / 642, 196 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1852 (172 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 05:55:38 (19th March 2024)
Population growth : -0.32% (2010-2020)
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Des Plaines IL
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Geography

Des Plaines is located at 42°2'0"N 87°53'0"W (42.0333600, -87.8834000). It has 5 neighbors: Rosemont, Chicago, Elk Grove Village, Mount Prospect and Park Ridge.

Des Plaines map

Des Plaines has 5 neighbours.

  • Rosemont village in the U.S. state of Illinois
  • Chicago The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northeastern Illinois. Chicago is a major center for finance, commerce, and industry.
  • Elk Grove Village city in Illinois, United States of America
  • Mount Prospect village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States
  • Park Ridge city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Des Plaines decreased by 0.32% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 58,364 - census
2011 58,725 0.61% estimation process
2012 58,978 0.43% estimation process
2013 59,112 0.23% estimation process
2014 59,104 -0.01% estimation process
2015 58,811 -0.5% estimation process
2016 58,430 -0.65% estimation process
2017 58,078 -0.61% estimation process
2018 58,854 1.32% estimation process
2019 58,899 0.08% estimation process
2020 58,179 -1.24% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 157,601
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 156,649
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 0.6%
April 1, 2020 Population : 173,516
April 1, 2010 Population : 156,633
People under 5 years old, percentage : 7.7%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 28.7%
People over 65 (%) : 9.8%
Female persons, % : 49.7%
White only, percent : 61.6%
Black or African American alone, percent : 21.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.6%
Asians alone % : 4.7%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.1%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 4.6%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 41.5%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 30.1%
2015-2019 Veterans : 7,526
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 10.6%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 53.0%

Des Plaines zip code is 60016. County name: Cook, County fips: 17031

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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 53.0%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $261,400
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,670
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $533
2015-2019 median gross rent : $1,215
2015-2019 Households : 48,083
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 3.16
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 91.8%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 25.4%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 85.5%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 77.9%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 82.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 17.6%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 6.5%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 5.8%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 51.7%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 46.4%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 184,034
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 1,260,159
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 219,719
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 1,562,281
2012 total retail sales per capita : $9,822
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 32.2
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $55,237
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $22,315
Percentage of people living in poverty : 21.7%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 12,627
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 5,640
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 6,098
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 8,531
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 3,774
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 928
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 11,378
2010 population per square mile : 1,661.4
2010 land area in square miles : 94.28
Residential units, July 1, 2019 : 9,991
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 90.0%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $463,600
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $2,206
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $524
2015-2019 median gross rent : $1,182
Permits for construction, 2020 : 296
2015-2019 Households : 9,280
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.76
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 87.6%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 4.5%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 95.7%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 90.7%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 96.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 35.8%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 5.4%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 7.1%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 67.5%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 60.3%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 9,297
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 8,194
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 105,690
2012 total retail sales per capita : $4,520
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 39.3
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $99,199
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $44,690
Percentage of people living in poverty : 5.7%
Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : 626
2019 total employment : 2,866
2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : 118,822
Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : 2.9%
2018 total non-employer establishments : 2,968
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 2,585
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,457
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 800
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 110
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 2,438
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 257
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 2,213
2010 population per square mile : 12.5
2010 land area in square miles : 1,850.85

People born in Des Plaines (15)

People born in Des Plaines, including Actress and Comedienne Kelly Coffield Park, football player Anthony Castonzo, baseball player Shawn Green, .

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Schools in Des Plaines

College & universities near Des Plaines, IL

Code Name City ZIP
147800 Oakton Community College Des Plaines (IL) 60016-1268
369446 Rosel School of Cosmetology Niles (IL) 60714
147642 Niles School of Cosmetology Niles (IL) 60714
260947 Christian Life College Mount Prospect (IL) 60056-2522
454971 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NW Chicago (IL) 60656

Stations (24)

Amtrak & bus stations near Des Plaines, IL

Code Name Address Type
GLN Glenview station 1116 Depot St. RAIL
LAG La Grange Road 25 West Burlington St. RAIL
CHI Chicago Union Station 225 South Canal Street RAIL
SMT Summit Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. RAIL
NPV Naperville 105 E. Fourth Ave. RAIL

Post offices near Des Plaines

Post Office Name City ZIP
Downtown Des Plain Post Office Des Plaines (IL) 60016
Des Plain Post Office Des Plaines (IL) 60018
Park Ridg Post Office Park Ridge (IL) 60068
Rosemont Branch Post Office Rosemont (IL) 60018
Mount Pr Post Office Mount Prospect (IL) 60056

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Evanston 72,683 A city in Cook County, Illinois.
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Palatine 66,830 Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Skokie 62,404 Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Orland Park 57,347 Village in Illinois
Tinley Park 55,221 Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Oak Lawn 54,376 Village in Illinois, United States of America
Berwyn 53,701 A city in Cook County, Illinois.
Mount Prospect 53,299 Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Oak Park 51,852 Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois
Hoffman Estates 50,495 A city in Cook County, Illinois.
Glenview 47,446 Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Buffalo Grove 41,496 Village in Illinois, United States of America
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Distance to Other Cities

Des Plaines distances to largest Illinois cities