Demographics & People — Palatine, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 66,548 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~65,700 |
| Median Age | 40.7 |
| Total Households | 26,819 |
| Family Households | 17,255 |
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5526 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 41,817 |
| Black or African American | 3,581 |
| Asian | 8,639 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12,835 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 22,823 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 13,250 |
| German | 11,044 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 10,960 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 10,570 |
| Irish | 8,445 |
| Polish | 7,344 |
| Italian | 5,444 |
| English | 3,742 |
| Swedish | 2,017 |
Language
| English Only | 40,202 |
| Spanish | 10,182 |
| Population 5+ | 62,755 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,766 |
| Population 18+ | 52,131 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 20.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Palatine, Illinois.