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Des Plaines, IL


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Des Plaines, Illinois

Des Plaines, Illinois, in Cook county, is 16 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The city is included in the Chicago metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 58,720 people lived in Des Plaines.

The People and Families of Des Plaines

In Des Plaines, about 54% of adults are married.

If you spend a lot of time in Des Plaines, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Des Plaines had a median family income of $65,806. Many people in Des Plaines make a good living. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in the city.)

Political Inclinations

Des Plaines residents donated more money ($14,770) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Des Plaines Housing

An estimated 80% of living spaces in Des Plaines are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the city as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Des Plaines, 89% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in Des Plaines.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Des Plaines Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%Des Plaines Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 12%Des Plaines Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Des Plaines Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 17%Des Plaines Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Des Plaines Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Des Plaines, IL

Comparing Des Plaines 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
Age of the Population98
Senior Citizens97
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women89
Racial Diversity810
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work47
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
Affordability of Rents42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Affordability of Property Taxes33

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