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Bensenville, IL


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Bensenville, Illinois

Bensenville, Illinois, in Du Page county, is 6 miles SW of Des Plaines, Illinois (center to center) and 16 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The people of the village are in the Chicago metropolitan area. Bensenville has a population of 20,703.

The People and Families of Bensenville

In Bensenville, about 47% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Bensenville, with the many large families there.

Approximately 29% of Bensenville is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Bensenville.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bensenville had a median family income of $59,008. Bensenville, compared to most villages like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Bensenville residents, with $2,000. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Bensenville Housing

In Bensenville, 56% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the village rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Bensenville, 89% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in Bensenville use public transportation more than most people in similar villages.

High Points

Bensenville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Bensenville Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 10%Bensenville Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Bensenville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Bensenville, IL

Comparing Bensenville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Women78
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income78
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better66
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Affordability of Rents22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

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