Demographics & People — Prospect Heights, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,681 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~15,500 |
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| Median Age | 42.8 |
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| Total Households | 6,249 |
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| Family Households | 4,189 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5334 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,754 |
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| Black or African American | 70 |
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| Asian | 1,136 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 5,564 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 5,812 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,041 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 4,312 |
| Polish | 2,643 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,357 |
| German | 1,623 |
| Irish | 1,327 |
| Italian | 948 |
| American | 510 |
| Swedish | 447 |
Language
| English Only | 6,026 |
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| Spanish | 4,765 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,772 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 369 |
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| Population 18+ | 12,494 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 18.6% |
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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 Prospect Heights, Illinois.
