DuPage County, IL

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DuPage, IL

North Glen Ellyn / Shorewood

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of DuPage

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

51.9%

Households with Children

31.3%

School Enrollment K-12

103,521

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.5%
School Age (5-17): 16.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.6%
Working Age (35-54): 26.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.4%
Seniors (65+): 17.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.0%
High School / GED: 17.9%
Some College or Associate's: 23.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 51.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 24.4%
Single Parents: 6.9%
Couples & Adults: 38.5%
Living Alone: 30.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 62.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 16.1%
Asian: 12.9%
Black or African American: 4.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 17.4%
South Asian: 57.8%
Southeast Asian: 21.2%
Central Asian: 0.9%
Other Asian: 2.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 74.2%
Puerto Rican: 7.5%
Cuban: 2.2%
Dominican: 0.4%
Central American: 5.3%
South American: 7.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.6%
Other White: 54.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 62.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 12.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 8.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 70.4%
Spanish: 11.5%
European & Indo-European: 11.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 5.3%
Arabic: 0.8%
Other: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 5.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.2%
High School (9-12): 5.5%
College / Graduate: 6.9%
Not Enrolled: 74.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources