Demographics & People — Downers Grove, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 49,867 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~50,500 |
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| Median Age | 43.6 |
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| Total Households | 20,357 |
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| Family Households | 13,272 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2618 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 42,074 |
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| Black or African American | 1,387 |
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| Asian | 2,937 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,826 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 11,718 |
| Irish | 10,776 |
| Other groups | 8,347 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,381 |
| Polish | 6,434 |
| Italian | 5,860 |
| English | 3,771 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,752 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,751 |
| American | 1,561 |
Language
| English Only | 40,817 |
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| Spanish | 1,392 |
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| Population 5+ | 47,096 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,520 |
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| Population 18+ | 39,167 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 23.8% |
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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 Downers Grove, Illinois.
