Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Glen Ellyn: Town in DuPage County, Illinois, USA
About
Glen Ellyn is a town located in the county of DuPage in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 27,450 and a population density of 1,536 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 27,402 inhabitants.
The town was created 190 years ago in 1833.
Quick Facts about Glen Ellyn
| Population : | 27,402 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | DuPage County |
| Area : | 17.87 km2 |
| Altitude : | 741 feet / 226 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1834 (190 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:19:55 (25th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 60137 |
| Density : | 1,533 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Glen Ellyn is located at 41°52'39"N 88°4'1"W (41.8775300, -88.0670100).
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Official website of Glen Ellyn
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Glen Ellyn decreased by 0.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 27,450 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,964 | 1.84% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,078 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,190 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,204 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,239 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,145 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,052 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,878 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 27,714 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,402 | -1.14% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 215,784 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 210,422 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 222,101 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 209,924 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 29.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 9.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 57.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 14.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 65.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 14.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 6,918 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 22.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 47.4% |
Glen Ellyn zip code is 60137.
County name: DuPage, County
fips: 17043
Danby, Glen Elin, Glen Ellyn, Prospect Park, ghln alyn, glena elina, Глен Елин, غلن إلين, ग्लेन एलिन
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 47.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $249,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,515 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $423 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,059 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 59,295 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.46 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 69.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 303,656 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,743,419 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 929,267 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,610,442 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,239 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $45,834 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $17,854 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 26.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 15,722 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,550 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,076 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 11,933 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,284 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,111 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 13,971 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,546.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 59.20 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $214,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,971 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $804 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,101 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,806 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.40 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 93.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,280 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 60,483 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 92,461 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 145,652 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,603 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,901 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,160 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,072 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 598 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 370 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 344 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 669 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 83 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 879 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,198.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.02 |
People born in Glen Ellyn (20)
People born in Glen Ellyn, including basketball player John Shurna, novelist, journalist, lawyer Jeffery Deaver, actress Amy Carlson, .
List
- Jennifer Koh (American musician) she was born in 08/10/1976
- Bill Ayers (professor and activist) he was born in 26/12/1944
- Ryan Kelley (American actor) he was born in 31/08/1986
- Nancy Reno (American beach volleyball player) she was born in 24/12/1965
- Tom Pukstys (American college track & field athlete, international track & field athlete, javelin thrower) he was born in 28/05/1968
- Becky Sundstrom (American speed skater) she was born in 10/05/1976
- Bob MacLeod (American football player (1917-2002)) he was born in 15/10/1917
- Matt Bowen (American sports journalist, former American football player) he was born in 12/11/1976
- Rob Boras (American football coach) he was born in 30/09/1970
- Greg Miller (Internet personality) he was born in 27/04/1983
- Jana Carpenter (British actor and singer) she was born in 26/01/1971
- Chris Watt (American football player, offensive guard) he was born in 17/08/1990
- Andy Pope (golfer (1984-)) he was born in 03/03/1984
- Eric Stout (American professional baseball pitcher) he was born in 27/03/1993
- Alex Green (American football player, safety) he was born in 03/11/1965
- John M. Ferguson (American economist) he was born in 03/04/1886
- Nina G. Bargiel (screenwriter) she was born in 08/10/1972
Schools in Glen Ellyn
College & universities near Glen Ellyn, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149781 | Wheaton College | Wheaton (IL) | 60187-5593 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Glen Ellyn, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Glen Ellyn
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Glen Ellyn Post Office | Glen Ellyn (IL) | 60137 |
Other cities in DuPage County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in DuPage County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Naperville | 147,986 | The second most populous city in Illinois. |
| Wheaton | 52,451 | The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois. |
| Downers Grove | 48,727 | Village in Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, US |
| Elmhurst | 46,532 | A city in DuPage County, Illinois. |
| Lombard | 43,961 | Village in Illinois |
| Carol Stream | 38,821 | Town |
| Glendale Heights | 33,351 | Town |
| Woodridge | 33,329 | Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA |
| West Chicago | 26,593 | City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States |
| Westmont | 24,266 | City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Lisle | 23,153 | Town in Illinois |
| Roselle | 22,550 | Village in Ilinois, United States of America |
| Bloomingdale | 21,723 | Township in DuPage County, Illinois |
| Darien | 21,531 | Town in Connecticut |
| Villa Park | 21,291 | Human settlement in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Bensenville | 17,943 | Village in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Glen Ellyn distances to largest Illinois cities
