Demographics & People — Elmhurst, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 45,538 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~46,000 |
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| Median Age | 42.0 |
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| Total Households | 16,863 |
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| Family Households | 12,101 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3265 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 36,442 |
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| Black or African American | 839 |
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| Asian | 3,051 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,588 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 9,343 |
| German | 8,957 |
| Other groups | 8,790 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,161 |
| Italian | 6,691 |
| Polish | 4,523 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,145 |
| English | 3,383 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,745 |
| European | 1,738 |
Language
| English Only | 35,640 |
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| Spanish | 2,461 |
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| Population 5+ | 42,561 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,507 |
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| Population 18+ | 34,345 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 26.5% |
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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 Elmhurst, Illinois.
