Des Plaines, IL โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Cook County ยท Illinois

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Des Plaines based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Des Plaines
National Avg
Illinois Avg
Population: 69Income: 63Home Value: 32Safety: 100Education: 40Median Age: 71Climate: 50Cost of Living: 73

Quick Stats

Population

59,408

2023 ACS

Median Income

$94,303

2023

Median Home Value

$318,200

2023

Median Rent

$1,435

2023

Median Age

42.8

Unemployment

4.6%

Cost of Living Index

145.1

100 = national avg

Des Plaines is a city in Cook County, Illinois, with a population of 59,408 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Des Plaines is one of the communities in Illinois.

The median household income in Des Plaines is $94,303, and the median home value is $318,200. The cost of living index is 145.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,435 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, and the median age is 42.8 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

59,408

Male

28,952

48.7%

Female

30,456

51.3%

Median Age

42.8

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

28.1%

High School or Higher

44.4%

Foreign Born

32.6%

Veterans

2.7%

Married

45.4%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.542

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

59.7%

Foreign Born

32.6%

White
59.7%
Black
4.0%
Asian
14.2%
Native American
0.7%
Two or More
14.0%
Other
7.4%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

23.3%

13,812 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

76.8%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
10,180 (73.7%)
Puerto Rican
1,631 (11.8%)
Cuban
305 (2.2%)
Dominican
62 (0.4%)
Salvadoran
236 (1.7%)
Guatemalan
258 (1.9%)
Colombian
133 (1.0%)
Honduran
120 (0.9%)
Ecuadorian
159 (1.2%)
Peruvian
47 (0.3%)
Other Hispanic
681 (4.9%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
4,275 (50.7%)
Chinese
516 (6.1%)
Filipino
2,053 (24.4%)
Vietnamese
124 (1.5%)
Korean
420 (5.0%)
Japanese
41 (0.5%)
Pakistani
540 (6.4%)
Cambodian
6 (0.1%)
Hmong
9 (0.1%)
Thai
123 (1.5%)
Laotian
15 (0.2%)
Other Asian
307 (3.6%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
419 (99.3%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

56,383

English Only

53.8%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

9,571 speakers

Limited English

17.1%

Language Distribution

Spanish
9,571 (17.0%)
Slavic Languages
6,731 (11.9%)
Other Indo-European
4,273 (7.6%)
Other Asian
1,758 (3.1%)
Tagalog
1,409 (2.5%)
Other Languages
554 (1.0%)
Arabic
488 (0.9%)
Korean
402 (0.7%)
Chinese
292 (0.5%)
German
273 (0.5%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

82.9%

Limited English Proficiency

17.1%

Spanish
31.6% limited English
Slavic Languages
44.2% limited English
Other Indo-European
41.2% limited English
Other Asian
26.2% limited English
Tagalog
29.2% limited English
Other Languages
45.1% limited English
Arabic
24.8% limited English
Korean
69.9% limited English
Chinese
68.2% limited English
German
3.7% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,607

2.7% of population

Disability Rate

14.3%

230 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$47,292

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
13.9%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
4.4%
Vietnam
50.8%
Korea
4.5%
World War II
9.3%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
10.3%
35-54
6.7%
55-64
7.5%
65-74
38.0%
75+
37.5%

Male Veterans

1,574

97.9%

Female Veterans

33

2.1%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$47,292

Non-Veteran Income

$46,754

Difference

$538

1.2% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

230

Without Disability

1,377

Disability Rate

14.3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

37,859

#1 Ancestry

Polish

14.0% (8,311)

#2 Ancestry

German

12.0% (7,131)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

9.1% (5,407)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Polish
14.0%
German
12.0%
Irish
9.1%
Italian
6.8%
English
3.4%
Swedish
2.3%
American
2.1%
Greek
1.8%
Arab
1.6%
Ukrainian
1.4%
Russian
1.1%
Norwegian
1.1%
European
1.1%
French
0.9%
Czech
0.6%
Sub-Saharan African
0.6%
Scottish
0.6%
Lithuanian
0.5%
Dutch
0.5%
Danish
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

22,581

Family Households

15,508

68.7%

Married Couples

11,921

52.8%

Non-Family Households

7,073

31.3%

Single Mother Households

2,523

11.2%

Single Father Households

1,064

4.7%

Living Alone

6,242

27.6%

Children Under 18

Total Children

10,586

In Married Couple

8,095

76.5%

With Single Mother

1,889

17.8%

With Single Father

602

5.7%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$114,007

Married Couple Income

$121,615

Single Mother Income

$78,191

Single Father Income

$97,279

Avg Family Size

2.6

Avg Non-Family Size

2.6

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,361

Grandparents Responsible

264

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$94,303

+29% vs national

Per Capita Income

$44,032

+18% vs national

Poverty Rate

5.8%

-57% vs national

Gini Index

0.4072

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.6%

-12% vs national

SNAP Recipients

8.5%

of households

How Des Plaines Compares

Des Plaines vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Des Plaines is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
9.7%
$25-50K
13.0%
$50-75K
15.3%
$75-100K
15.0%
$100-150K
22.1%
$150-200K
13.1%
$200K+
11.8%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.6%

-18% vs IL avg

Labor Force

32,190

Employed

30,692

Mean Commute

25 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

28.1%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

44.4%

of adults 25+

Median Age

42.8

Work from Home

11.6%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

145.1

100 = national avg

+45.1 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$63,849

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$150,917

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
176.4
Food
122.1
Transportation
125.5
Healthcare
117.7
Utilities
128.5

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,581

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,781

per month

The median household income in Des Plaines, IL is $94,303, which is 28.8% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $44,032. The poverty rate of 5.8% is lower than the IL state average of 12.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4072, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, compared to the state average of 5.6%. The labor force is 32,190. 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 25 minutes, with 11.6% working from home. About 69.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 145.1, which is 45.1% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 176.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $63,849 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$368,750

Median List Price

$399,999

Price Per Sq Ft

$235

Days on Market

63

Active Inventory

101

Months of Supply

3.2

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$328,368

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,023

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

34.4%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

37.5%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.5%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
34.4%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
37.5%
Listings with Price Drops
13.9%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 0.3%List Price โ†‘ 6.7%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

32

New Listings

42

Pending Sales

48

Homes Sold โ†“ 28.9%New Listings โ†“ 44.7%Pending โ†“ 23.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$235

Median List $/SF

$249

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 2.2%List $/SF โ†‘ 12.2%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Des Plaines vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Des Plaines is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$318,200

Median Rent

$1,435

Total Housing Units

23,973

Vacancy Rate

5.8%

Owner Occupied

79.4%

Renter Occupied

20.6%

Median Property Tax

$6,254

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,589

Housing Types

Single Family
67.7%
Multi-Family
30.1%
Mobile Home
2.2%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$6,254

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.97%

of home value

Median Home Value

$318,200

Estimated Mean Tax

$6,207

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($6,254) by the median home value ($318,200). In Des Plaines, IL, this works out to an effective rate of 1.97%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Des Plaines, IL is $368,750 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 63 days on the market. 34.4% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.2 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $235. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,023/month. About 79.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1966. There are 23,973 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $6,254. The effective tax rate is 1.97%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

1.21

per 1,000 residents

-54% vs national

Property Crime Rate

11.40

per 1,000 residents

-34% vs national

Total Crimes

721

2024

Violent Clearance

26%

cases solved

Property Clearance

6%

cases solved

YoY Change

-9.7%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Des Plaines Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Des Plaines vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Des Plaines is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 42.5%Property โ†‘ 6.0%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Des Plaines police solve 34% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent110.199.1%
RobberyViolent140.2414.3%
Aggravated AssaultViolent440.7734.1%
BurglaryProperty2394.185.4%
Larceny/TheftProperty3446.017.6%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty691.210.0%

Des Plaines, IL reported 69 violent crimes and 652 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 1.21 per 1,000 residents is 53.6% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 26% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 344 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 43.2% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024696521.2111.40
2023774971.348.62
2022767231.3012.37
2021786181.3410.62
2020436260.7310.62
2019566500.9511.01
2018397250.6712.47
2017615651.059.73
2016515660.879.64
2015506350.8510.75

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

100.0

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

100.0

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

61.7

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

73.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

24

Public Assistance

$861.4M

Individual Assistance

$84.4M

Most Common Type

Flood

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $899.0M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’FloodSep 2024โ€”$1.9M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodNov 2023โ€”$875K
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2023โ€”$11.8M
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$805.4M$17.7M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’FloodMay 2013$48K$19.8M
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormMar 2011$14.9Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2010$16K$18.7M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormOct 2008$10.2M$13.6M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe Storm(s)Jun 2008$175Kโ€”
Record Snow and Near Record Snow โ†’SnowMar 2008$87Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 2007$13.3M$19K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$1.2Mโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding โ†’TornadoMay 2002$8Kโ€”
Flooding โ†’FloodMay 2001$2Kโ€”
Illinois Winter Snow Storms โ†’SnowstormJan 2001$5.3Mโ€”
Il-winter Storm 1/1/99 โ†’SnowstormJan 1999$10.7Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 1997โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJul 1993โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 31 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

15,172

Total Claims Paid

$139,478,719

Avg Claim Payout

$9,193

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

44

Federal Funding

$55,464,319

Properties Protected

148

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.76

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine11$29,983,579
403.5: Floodwater Storage and Diversion3$2,766,138
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan3$353,793
701.2: Technical Assistance - Application Development/Review; 701.3: Technical Assistance - Salaries & Expenses2$44,820
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins2$7,117,920

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Des Plaines has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, cold wave, tornado. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 15,172 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $861,372,861 in public assistance recovery funding. $84,446,676 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 44 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.8%

9.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.8%

4.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.8%

1.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.0%

0.6pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.7%

Arthritis

23.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.9%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

13.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.8%

Loneliness

32.8%

Lack of Support

25.3%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

25.7%

Mobility

11.9%

Cognitive

11.3%

Hearing

6.2%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

6.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Des Plaines has an obesity rate of 26.8%, which is 9.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.8%, 4.7pp below the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.3 mi

Chicago Behavioral Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Chicago Behavioral Hospital1.3 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital3.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Northwest Community Hospital 14.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Alexian Brothers Medical Center 15.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center5.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

60,676

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
DES PLAINES60,6750
NORTHWEST WATER COMMISSION10

There are 2 water systems serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

25 min

+7% vs national

Drive Alone

69.7%

-11% vs national

Public Transit

4.4%

+384% vs national

Work From Home

11.6%

+25% vs national

Carpool

10.9%

Walk / Bike

2.3%

combined

How Des Plaines's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

6

2023

6-Year Avg

4

fatalities/yr

Cyclist

1

Nighttime

4

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202366001
202234020
202133010
202011100
201944020
201857020

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Des Plaines, IL is 25 minutes, which is 7.3% above the national average of 23 minutes. 69.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 11.6% work from home, which is above the IL state average of 8.4%. Public transit is used by 4.4% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 10.9% of workers carpool. 1.7% walk to work. 0.6% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 6 traffic fatalities from 6 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

80.0%

of households

No Internet

6.3%

of households

Total Households

22,581

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
80.0%
Cellular Data Plan
85.5%
Satellite
4.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.4%
No Internet Access
6.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.4%

of households

Smartphone

89.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.8%

of households

Tablet

66.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.4%
Smartphone
89.8%
Desktop / Laptop
83.8%
Tablet
66.0%
Smartphone Only
7.1%
No Computer
4.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.9ยข

per kWh

-14% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.8ยข

per kWh

-20% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.8ยข

per kWh

-20% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$110

residential

-24% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

7% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Illinois averages 15.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $110. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Des Plaines vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

60,676

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
DES PLAINESCommunityPurchased surface water60,6750
NORTHWEST WATER COMMISSIONCommunityPurchased surface water10

91.8% of households in Des Plaines have broadband internet access. 80.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.3% of households have no internet access. 7.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 60,676 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Des Plaines is located in Cook County, IL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Des Plaines.

Election Overview

Source: Cook County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

1,447,821

70.4%

GOP Votes

583,852

28.4%

Total Votes

2,056,800

Margin

D+42.0%

Shift from 2020

R+8.3pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+42.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20241,447,821583,8522,056,80070.4%28.4%D+42.0
20201,725,973558,2692,321,39974.4%24.1%D+50.3
20161,528,582440,2132,055,21574.4%21.4%D+53.0

In the 2024 presidential election, Cook County recorded 2,056,800 total votes. Democrats won the county with 70.4% of the vote compared to 28.4% for Republicans, a margin of D+42.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+8.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Cook County has shifted 11.0 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

290

Total Assets

$771.4M

Total Income

$523.4M

Per 10K Residents

48.8

nonprofits

-12.4% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

44

Median Assets

$356K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
38
Education
37
Arts & Culture
24
Human Services
23
Housing & Shelter
12
Health Care
11
Community Improvement
8
Recreation & Sports
7
Mental Health
6
Philanthropy
6
Youth Development
5
International
5
Animal-Related
4
Food & Agriculture
4
Environment
3
Medical Research
3
Crime & Legal
3
Science & Tech
3
Voluntary Health
2
Public Benefit
2
Public Safety
1
Mutual Benefit
1
80.9%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $623.9M of $771.4M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Des Plaines

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
INSTITUTE OF GAS TECHNOLOGYScience & Tech$157.7M$142.5M1942
ISLAMIC FOOD AND NUTRITON COUNCIL OF AMERICAโ€”$132.1M$28.2M1984
MARYVILLE ACADEMYHuman Services$111.8M$101.1M1946
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOISโ€”$79.5M$118.2M1988
BONNIE LEE BOLDING CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$37.3M$15.5M2014
CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$32.2M$6.6M1988
OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONEducation$23.8M$4.8M1977
RIMLAND SERVICES NFPHuman Services$18.0M$16.6M1973
EDWARD & WANDA JORDAN FOUNDATIONโ€”$17.3M$930K1988
SCIENCE AND ARTS ACADEMYโ€”$14.1M$8.4M1992
SAEM RESEARCH FOUNDATIONMedical Research$13.7M$10.3M2008
SOCIETY FOR ACADEMIC EMERGENCY MEDICINEEducation$11.3M$12.4M2006
VESPER MANAGEMENT CORPORATIONโ€”$9.8Mโ€”1963
FOX HILL SENIOR HOUSING INCโ€”$7.7M$741K1988
SALEM VILLAGE III INCHousing & Shelter$5.7M$4.4M1987
WILLOWS ACADEMYEducation$5.5M$4.7M1997
HELEN & CURTIS PINNELL FOUNDATIONโ€”$5.4M$2.5M1990
SPRING RIDGE HOUSING FOR SENIORS INCโ€”$5.0M$780K1988
CHICAGO DIST CAMP GR ASSNReligion$4.5M$129K2000
ASSISI HOMES-DOWNERS PLACE INCHousing & Shelter$4.2M$1.0M1988
VICTORIAN WOODS SENIOR LIVING INCโ€”$4.0M$693K1988
ELMWOOD PARK SENIOR COMPLEX INCHousing & Shelter$4.0M$1.5M1988
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION INCEducation$3.9M$915K1985
LIFE SPANCrime & Legal$3.9M$5.1M1979
DESPLAINES COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTERHuman Services$3.6M$1.1M1977
NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE INCโ€”$3.4M$1.5Mโ€”
TABOR LUTHERAN SENIOR HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$3.1M$1.5M1988
DEER CREEK MANOR INC NFPโ€”$2.9M$427K1988
OUR SAVIORS SENIOR HOUSINGHousing & Shelter$2.7M$1.3M1988
AURORA SENIOR HOUSING INCโ€”$2.4M$550K1988
LITTLE BULGARIAN SCHOOL IN CHICAGOEducation$2.3M$942K2014
SOCIETY OF THE DANUBE-SWABIANS OF THE U S AArts & Culture$2.2M$203K2007
ROLLING MEADOWS SENIOR LIVING INCโ€”$2.2M$405K1988
FREEPORT SENIOR HOUSING II INCโ€”$2.1M$407K1988
ROCHELLE SENIOR HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$2.0M$738K1988
LUTHER CENTER INCโ€”$1.8Mโ€”1988
FREEPORT SENIOR HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$1.8M$670K1988
IMMANUEL MANOR INCReligion$1.8M$704K1997
BATAVIA COUNCIL ON AGING INCโ€”$1.7M$1.3M1980
ICCD ACADEMY NFPEducation$1.5M$298K2018
CAMBODIAN BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION INCโ€”$1.4M$84K1986
LEMONS OF LOVE INCHealth Care$1.4M$931K2014
J S PALUCH FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.2M$286K1996
CHICAGO RATNA SHRI SANGHAReligion$1.2M$872K2011
SENIOR HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$959K$1.1M1982
SHORE LINE PLACE INCโ€”$938K$755K1982
CENTER OF CONCERNHuman Services$883K$2.9M1978
DES PLAINES HISTORICAL SOCIETYโ€”$781K$293K1968
MARYVILLE ACADEMY FOUNDATIONEducation$777K$605K2012
NORTHWEST CHICAGO GROUP HOMES INCHousing & Shelter$744K$405K1988

Des Plaines, IL has 290 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $771.4M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 38 organizations. 44 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 48.8 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

659

Total Approved

$198.7M

Jobs Supported

5,315

Per 10K Residents

110.9

SBA loans

+52.8% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

96

Top Lender

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

95 loans

Top Industry

Transportation & Warehousing

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)93% of all loans

Loans

613

Total Amount

$155.8M

Avg Loan

$254,237

Median Loan

$95,000

SBA Guaranteed

$114.6M(74%)

Jobs Supported

4,773

5047% of all loans

Loans

46

Total Amount

$42.9M

Avg Loan

$931,848

Median Loan

$537,500

7(a) โ€” 93%504 โ€” 7%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

137

21% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$69.3M

35% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$506,107

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Transportation & Warehousing104 loans
NAICS 48
$16.6M
Construction99 loans
NAICS 23
$15.5M
Other Services69 loans
NAICS 81
$21.8M
Accommodation & Food Services63 loans
NAICS 72
$39.0M
Professional & Technical Services50 loans
NAICS 54
$9.5M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Shambhu Hotel Llc1$5.5M
Crust Llc1$5.0M
Highlander Transportation, Inc.1$5.0M
Brancato Landscaping Inc Dba Brancato Snow & Ice Management2$4.8M
Industria Construction Services2$4.5M
Shyam Dp Holdings Llc1$4.3M
Iceberg Enterprises Llc1$4.2M
Dpe Real Estate Llc1$3.7M
Tmi Properties, Llc1$2.8M
Bodek Inc4$2.7M

Des Plaines, IL has received 659 SBA loans totaling $198.7M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 613 loans (93% of the total), supporting 4,773 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 46 loans totaling $42.9M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Transportation & Warehousing. The most active SBA lender in Des Plaines is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 95 loans. That works out to 110.9 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

48

Total Population

1,390,777

Avg Median Income

$109,270

Avg Home Value

$409,317

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
6000451,884$124,962$415,100$1,70311.1
6000529,022$100,304$376,200$1,6216.6
6000732,485$95,240$334,800$1,57418.1
6000822,949$96,213$295,000$1,5615.1
6001527,720$186,786$602,700$2,28413.6
6001660,520$84,044$300,700$1,40612.1
6001829,302$85,415$302,400$1,17416.6
6002540,877$119,639$512,400$1,70510.5
6002614,499$157,712$663,100$1,9834.1
60029548$238,098$957,600N/A0.5
6005324,687$106,078$377,000$2,2105.1
6005655,989$104,168$376,300$1,45610.9
6006241,667$142,759$625,800$1,92118.9
6006738,118$121,572$427,900$1,52113.0
6006839,227$138,201$539,700$1,5117.3
6007015,549$91,210$343,100$1,3914.0
6007436,296$81,911$307,800$1,4297.1
6007632,973$103,870$381,000$1,5765.1
6007728,651$80,765$327,400$1,4504.2
6008942,781$129,932$393,000$2,0429.8
6009038,340$83,449$243,500$1,5789.0
6009127,369$190,250$800,100$1,9685.3
6009320,156$230,777$1,073,700$1,8408.4
6010137,202$87,860$315,300$1,23611.4
6010619,908$78,027$265,600$1,3799.3
6012647,759$143,333$527,600$1,89011.2
6013118,059$76,404$261,800$1,0925.4
6014311,798$112,247$386,600$1,7757.0
601572,377$118,333$512,500N/A1.6
6016024,513$64,740$265,000$1,1944.5
6016421,248$76,483$240,400$1,1434.9
601654,504$75,165$218,300$1,2220.3
6017110,482$74,793$244,700$1,2302.3
6017313,892$99,975$311,200$1,7866.4
6017611,454$67,473$276,200$1,2142.5
6019114,381$90,299$307,600$1,6495.2
601954,698$89,116$239,900$1,7281.7
602034,733$162,208$469,400$1,8520.7
6063054,242$97,134$362,900$1,3574.7
6063130,308$117,688$431,400$1,6043.8
6063474,418$84,997$333,900$1,2717.1
6064167,400$81,649$373,200$1,2494.0
6064628,499$111,115$493,600$1,2414.4
6065628,726$88,000$344,400$1,3883.2
6070624,028$85,000$347,600$1,2423.1
6070740,897$82,746$315,300$1,3093.6
6071213,179$107,950$475,400$3,5012.7
6071430,463$78,868$351,100$1,2476.3

Des Plaines, IL has 48 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,390,777. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $109,270. The average median home value is $409,317. The average median monthly rent is -$27,776,263.

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