Demographics & People — Bensenville, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,576 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~18,700 |
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| Median Age | 39.9 |
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| Total Households | 6,834 |
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| Family Households | 4,359 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.69 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5756 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,258 |
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| Black or African American | 1,079 |
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| Asian | 589 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 9,239 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 9,125 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 8,772 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 6,368 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,576 |
| Polish | 2,002 |
| Italian | 1,995 |
| Irish | 1,758 |
| German | 1,752 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,069 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 933 |
Language
| English Only | 8,133 |
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| Spanish | 6,734 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,538 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 378 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,223 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bensenville, Illinois.
