DuPage County, IL

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DuPage County Overview

930,559
TOTAL POPULATION
461,287
MALE POPULATION
469,272
FEMALE POPULATION
98.30
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.73
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$55,107
PER CAPITA INCOME
$131,904
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$107,035
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
36.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
63.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,909
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
514,514
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

DuPage County Area Codes

Race in DuPage County

The most populous races in DuPage County are White / Caucasian (651,437 | 70.0%), Hispanic or Latino (137,806 | 14.8%), and Asian (116,819 | 12.6%).
Race in DuPage County
Race# Population% Population
Asian116,81912.6%
Black / African American45,6254.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific3610.0%
Hispanic or Latino137,80614.8%
Native / Alaskan2,7460.3%
White / Caucasian651,43770.0%
Two or more Races70,7527.6%
Some other Race42,8194.6%
Total930,559100.0%

Ancestry in DuPage County

The most populous ancestries reported in DuPage County are German (156,902 | 16.9%), Irish (127,947 | 13.8%), Mexican (103,194 | 11.1%), Italian (94,817 | 10.2%), and Polish (93,679 | 10.1%), together accounting for 62.0% of all DuPage County residents.
Ancestry in DuPage County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1810.0%
African2,5640.3%
Alaskan Athabascan830.0%
Albanian3,7570.4%
Alsatian570.0%
American23,6272.5%
Apache690.0%
Arab9,8971.1%
Argentinean8970.1%
Armenian1,0930.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac5160.1%
Australian2830.0%
Austrian3,9260.4%
Bangladeshi1040.0%
Barbadian390.0%
Basque340.0%
Belgian1,3690.2%
Belizean1410.0%
Bhutanese2,9280.3%
Blackfeet1970.0%
Bolivian3620.0%
Brazilian4460.1%
British3,6000.4%
Bulgarian2,1550.2%
Burmese5,8540.6%
Cajun440.0%
Cambodian2900.0%
Canadian1,3280.1%
Cape Verdean70.0%
Carpatho Rusyn470.0%
Celtic850.0%
Central American7,3460.8%
Central American Indian8120.1%
Cherokee1,1270.1%
Cheyenne320.0%
Chickasaw180.0%
Chilean3470.0%
Chippewa950.0%
Choctaw1710.0%
Colombian2,6460.3%
Comanche350.0%
Costa Rican2640.0%
Creek30.0%
Croatian4,3450.5%
Crow60.0%
Cuban3,1740.3%
Cypriot700.0%
Czech15,4221.7%
Czechoslovakian1,4860.2%
Danish4,2020.4%
Delaware280.0%
Dominican4640.1%
Dutch11,8581.3%
Dutch West Indian250.0%
Eastern European3,6090.4%
Ecuadorian1,2010.1%
Egyptian2,3210.3%
English57,4716.2%
Estonian1270.0%
Ethiopian4580.1%
European20,3402.2%
Filipino1,3870.2%
Finnish1,4020.2%
French14,7211.6%
French American Indian130.0%
French Canadian3,0050.3%
German156,90216.9%
Ghanaian9800.1%
Greek11,4061.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro1140.0%
Guatemalan5,2880.6%
Guyanese240.0%
Haitian3610.0%
Hmong150.0%
Honduran4890.1%
Hopi70.0%
Hungarian3,7300.4%
Icelander720.0%
Indian (Asian)17,0311.8%
Indonesian1,9100.2%
Inupiat340.0%
Iranian1,6280.2%
Iraqi7020.1%
Irish127,94713.8%
Iroquois1710.0%
Israeli4080.0%
Italian94,81710.2%
Jamaican8720.1%
Japanese7960.1%
Jordanian9060.1%
Kenyan120.0%
Korean20,1412.2%
Laotian3120.0%
Latvian5230.1%
Lebanese1,8950.2%
Liberian250.0%
Lithuanian9,9141.1%
Lumbee250.0%
Luxembourger5340.1%
Macedonian8890.1%
Malaysian5060.1%
Maltese390.0%
Menominee60.0%
Mexican103,19411.1%
Mexican American Indian2,0960.2%
Mongolian710.0%
Moroccan4290.1%
Native Hawaiian4430.1%
Navajo740.0%
New Zealander370.0%
Nicaraguan3380.0%
Nigerian9650.1%
Northern European1,1120.1%
Norwegian12,8131.4%
Okinawan410.0%
Osage440.0%
Ottawa170.0%
Pakistani1,1040.1%
Palestinian1,5320.2%
Panamanian3370.0%
Paraguayan190.0%
Pennsylvania German760.0%
Peruvian1,0490.1%
Pima280.0%
Polish93,67910.1%
Portuguese1,1150.1%
Potawatomi60.0%
Pueblo250.0%
Puerto Rican10,6391.1%
Romanian3,5840.4%
Russian6,5080.7%
Salvadoran6300.1%
Samoan1050.0%
Scandinavian1,9200.2%
Scotch-Irish4,7830.5%
Scottish11,5601.2%
Senegalese730.0%
Serbian4,3040.5%
Sioux860.0%
Slavic3980.0%
Slovak3,9340.4%
Slovene1,4950.2%
Somali3970.0%
South African1640.0%
South American7,9770.9%
South American Indian2380.0%
Soviet Union140.0%
Spaniard1,6280.2%
Spanish1,1020.1%
Spanish American840.0%
Spanish American Indian100.0%
Sri Lankan4,3190.5%
Subsaharan African6,9210.7%
Sudanese9160.1%
Swedish20,9302.2%
Swiss2,3200.3%
Syrian8180.1%
Taiwanese2540.0%
Thai59,3056.4%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1180.0%
Turkish7360.1%
Ukrainian6,0940.6%
Uruguayan2450.0%
Venezuelan1,1700.1%
Vietnamese4780.1%
Welsh3,5600.4%
West Indian1470.0%
Yaqui350.0%
Yugoslavian1,2120.1%
Zimbabwean880.0%
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Immigrants in DuPage County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in DuPage County came from Asia (83,484 | 9.0%), Latin America (47,659 | 5.1%), South Central Asia (47,014 | 5.1%), Europe (44,892 | 4.8%), and Central America (39,884 | 4.3%), together accounting for 28.3% of all DuPage County residents.
Immigrants in DuPage County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan2720.0%
Africa6,5060.7%
Albania2,4700.3%
Argentina6220.1%
Armenia220.0%
Asia83,4849.0%
Australia1970.0%
Austria2650.0%
Bangladesh4850.1%
Barbados570.0%
Belarus4110.0%
Belgium720.0%
Belize110.0%
Bolivia1750.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina9020.1%
Brazil7460.1%
Bulgaria1,7180.2%
Cambodia4840.1%
Cameroon400.0%
Canada1,9520.2%
Caribbean2,0110.2%
Central America39,8844.3%
Chile2200.0%
China10,1161.1%
Colombia1,7140.2%
Congo100.0%
Costa Rica620.0%
Croatia5550.1%
Cuba7960.1%
Czechoslovakia1,1500.1%
Denmark740.0%
Dominican Republic1880.0%
Eastern Africa1,2990.1%
Eastern Asia14,2851.5%
Eastern Europe33,8323.6%
Ecuador7200.1%
Egypt1,4680.2%
El Salvador4050.0%
England1,0340.1%
Eritrea280.0%
Ethiopia1830.0%
Europe44,8924.8%
France4250.1%
Germany1,8930.2%
Ghana7110.1%
Greece1,3580.2%
Guatemala2,6360.3%
Guyana1100.0%
Haiti1350.0%
Honduras2710.0%
Hong Kong5090.1%
Hungary2230.0%
India35,4863.8%
Indonesia1710.0%
Iran1,1660.1%
Iraq8890.1%
Ireland6930.1%
Israel1880.0%
Italy2,8780.3%
Jamaica6910.1%
Japan9280.1%
Jordan3990.0%
Kazakhstan3310.0%
Kenya3060.0%
Korea3,0100.3%
Kuwait1050.0%
Laos2460.0%
Latin America47,6595.1%
Latvia2890.0%
Lebanon5510.1%
Liberia1280.0%
Lithuania3,2720.4%
Malaysia3570.0%
Mexico36,1463.9%
Micronesia280.0%
Middle Africa2270.0%
Moldova9400.1%
Morocco2720.0%
Nepal5380.1%
Netherlands1310.0%
Nicaragua1350.0%
Nigeria4210.1%
North Macedonia5760.1%
Northern Africa2,4500.3%
Northern Europe3,3330.4%
Norway660.0%
Oceania2970.0%
Pakistan7,7060.8%
Panama2180.0%
Peru6210.1%
Philippines11,3521.2%
Poland14,1071.5%
Portugal240.0%
Romania1,2170.1%
Russia1,4550.2%
Saudi Arabia7370.1%
Scotland1610.0%
Senegal1050.0%
Serbia1,2070.1%
Singapore1430.0%
Somalia900.0%
South Africa4000.0%
South America5,7640.6%
South Central Asia47,0145.1%
South Eastern Asia17,2731.9%
Southern Europe4,5070.5%
Spain2470.0%
Sri Lanka3210.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines100.0%
Sudan4210.1%
Sweden1130.0%
Switzerland850.0%
Syria7050.1%
Taiwan2,1250.2%
Thailand4890.1%
Trinidad and Tobago1290.0%
Turkey2910.0%
Uganda3050.0%
Ukraine2,4230.3%
Uruguay1150.0%
Uzbekistan2430.0%
Venezuela7110.1%
Vietnam2,6800.3%
Western Africa1,4660.2%
Western Asia4,2740.5%
Western Europe2,8710.3%
Zaire1540.0%
Zimbabwe850.0%
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Sex and Age in DuPage County

Sex and Age in DuPage County

The most populous age groups in DuPage County are 35 to 39 Years (33,597 | 7.3%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (34,170 | 7.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in DuPage County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26,790 (5.8%)25,543 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years29,933 (6.5%)28,517 (6.1%)
10 to 14 Years30,030 (6.5%)28,424 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Years31,623 (6.9%)29,868 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years28,978 (6.3%)27,972 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years28,733 (6.2%)27,450 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years29,960 (6.5%)28,846 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Years33,597 (7.3%)30,970 (6.6%)
40 to 44 Years29,767 (6.5%)30,164 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years29,515 (6.4%)29,467 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years31,096 (6.7%)31,509 (6.7%)
55 to 59 Years32,911 (7.1%)34,170 (7.3%)
60 to 64 Years30,079 (6.5%)31,628 (6.7%)
65 to 69 Years24,678 (5.3%)28,398 (6.0%)
70 to 74 Years18,790 (4.1%)19,139 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years11,743 (2.5%)15,142 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years6,898 (1.5%)10,007 (2.1%)
85 Years and over6,166 (1.3%)12,058 (2.6%)
Total461,287 (100.0%)469,272 (100.0%)

Families and Households in DuPage County

Median Family Size in DuPage County

The median family size in DuPage County is 3.18 persons per family, with married-couple families (198,896 | 81.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.24 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (13,505 | 5.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.76 persons per family.
Median Family Size in DuPage County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple198,896 (81.4%)3.24
Single Male/Father13,505 (5.5%)2.76
Single Female/Mother32,017 (13.1%)2.98
Total Families244,418 (100.0%)3.18

Median Household Size in DuPage County

The median household size in DuPage County is 2.63 persons per household, with married-couple households (198,896 | 57.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.26 persons per household. non-family households (104,452 | 29.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in DuPage County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple198,896 (57.0%)3.26
Single Male/Father13,505 (3.9%)3.04
Single Female/Mother32,017 (9.2%)3.17
Non-family104,452 (29.9%)1.21
Total Households348,870 (100.0%)2.63

Household Size by Marriage Status in DuPage County

Out of a total of 348,870 households in DuPage County, 244,418 (70.1%) are family households, while 104,452 (29.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 100,349, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 86,144.
Household Size by Marriage Status in DuPage County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-86,144 (24.7%)
2-Person Households100,349 (28.8%)16,237 (4.6%)
3-Person Households55,926 (16.0%)1,375 (0.4%)
4-Person Households53,991 (15.5%)401 (0.1%)
5-Person Households23,349 (6.7%)228 (0.1%)
6-Person Households7,185 (2.1%)20 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3,618 (1.0%)47 (0.0%)
Total244,418 (70.1%)104,452 (29.9%)

Female Fertility in DuPage County

Fertility by Age in DuPage County

Average fertility rate in DuPage County is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 90.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 65.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in DuPage County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years161 (1.4%)5.0
20 to 34 years7,554 (65.0%)90.0
35 to 50 years3,909 (33.6%)40.0
Total11,624 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in DuPage County

76.9% of women with births (11,624) in DuPage County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 15.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in DuPage County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)161 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years5,628 (74.5%)1,926 (25.5%)
35 to 50 years3,311 (84.7%)598 (15.3%)
Total8,939 (76.9%)2,685 (23.1%)

Fertility by Education in DuPage County

Average fertility rate in DuPage County is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 74.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 34.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in DuPage County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School723 (6.2%)24.0
High School Diploma1,479 (12.7%)49.0
College or Associate's Degree2,468 (21.2%)49.0
Bachelor's Degree4,055 (34.9%)66.0
Graduate Degree2,899 (24.9%)74.0
Total11,624 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in DuPage County

23.1% of women with births in DuPage County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 96.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 46.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in DuPage County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School419 (58.0%)304 (42.0%)
High School Diploma785 (53.1%)694 (46.9%)
College or Associate's Degree1,402 (56.8%)1,066 (43.2%)
Bachelor's Degree3,536 (87.2%)519 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree2,795 (96.4%)104 (3.6%)
Total8,939 (76.9%)2,685 (23.1%)

Income in DuPage County

Income Overview in DuPage County

Per Capita Income in DuPage County is $55,107, while median incomes of families and households are $131,904 and $107,035 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income930,559$55,107
Median Family Income244,418$131,904
Mean Family Income244,418$170,472
Median Household Income348,870$107,035
Mean Household Income348,870$144,731
Income Deficit244,418$10,909
Wage / Income Gap (%)930,55936.41%
Wage / Income Gap ($)930,55963.59¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index930,5590.46

Earnings by Sex in DuPage County

Average Earnings in DuPage County are $53,665, $66,428 for men and $42,244 for women, a difference of 36.4%.
Earnings by Sex in DuPage County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male285,982 (53.5%)$66,428
Female248,648 (46.5%)$42,244
Total534,630 (100.0%)$53,665

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in DuPage County

The most common earnings brackets in DuPage County are $100,000+ for men (92,506 | 32.4%) and $100,000+ for women (38,894 | 15.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in DuPage County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less11,657 (4.1%)15,282 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9997,703 (2.7%)9,925 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4997,067 (2.5%)9,857 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9994,857 (1.7%)6,988 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4996,109 (2.1%)8,511 (3.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9994,014 (1.4%)6,239 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4994,402 (1.5%)6,072 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9993,327 (1.2%)5,157 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4994,719 (1.7%)6,719 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9995,155 (1.8%)7,810 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9999,593 (3.4%)12,323 (5.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99911,199 (3.9%)11,987 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99910,501 (3.7%)12,099 (4.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9999,990 (3.5%)9,857 (4.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99911,668 (4.1%)10,971 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99910,407 (3.6%)10,248 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99918,700 (6.5%)17,454 (7.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99916,359 (5.7%)14,917 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99936,049 (12.6%)27,338 (11.0%)
$100,000+92,506 (32.4%)38,894 (15.6%)
Total285,982 (100.0%)248,648 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in DuPage County

Average earnings in DuPage County are $77,400 for men and $50,542 for women, a difference of 34.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $124,957, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,853. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $80,754, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,814.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in DuPage County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,853$24,814
High School Diploma$49,994$33,709
College or Associate's Degree$59,594$39,879
Bachelor's Degree$96,702$58,289
Graduate Degree$124,957$80,754
Total$77,400$50,542

Family Income in DuPage County

Family Income Brackets in DuPage County

According to the DuPage County family income data, there are 65,015 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,200 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in DuPage County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004,1551.7%
$10,000 to $14,9992,2000.9%
$15,000 to $24,9995,3772.2%
$25,000 to $34,9997,0882.9%
$35,000 to $49,99912,9545.3%
$50,000 to $74,99927,37511.2%
$75,000 to $99,99929,57512.1%
$100,000 to $149,99952,79421.6%
$150,000 to $199,99937,88515.5%
$200,000+65,01526.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in DuPage County

4-person families (52,226 | 21.4%) account for the highest median family income in DuPage County with $160,723 per family, while 2-person families (104,723 | 42.8%) have the highest median income of $55,733 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in DuPage County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families104,723 (42.8%)$111,466
3-Person Families55,398 (22.7%)$134,839
4-Person Families52,226 (21.4%)$160,723
5-Person Families22,289 (9.1%)$157,505
6-Person Families6,553 (2.7%)$153,491
7+ Person Families3,229 (1.3%)$140,580
Total244,418 (100.0%)$131,904

Family Income by Number of Earners in DuPage County

The median family income in DuPage County is $131,904, with families comprising 3+ earners (37,493) having the highest median family income of $171,109, while families with no earners (26,911) have the lowest median family income of $69,030, accounting for 15.3% and 11.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in DuPage County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners26,911 (11.0%)$69,030
1 Earner66,409 (27.2%)$94,338
2 Earners113,605 (46.5%)$153,099
3+ Earners37,493 (15.3%)$171,109
Total244,418 (100.0%)$131,904

Household Income in DuPage County

Household Income Brackets in DuPage County

With 71,169 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in DuPage County, accounting for 20.4% of all households. In contrast, only 5,582 households (1.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in DuPage County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00011,1643.2%
$10,000 to $14,9995,5821.6%
$15,000 to $24,99913,6063.9%
$25,000 to $34,99916,0484.6%
$35,000 to $49,99925,8167.4%
$50,000 to $74,99947,79513.7%
$75,000 to $99,99944,30612.7%
$100,000 to $149,99969,07619.8%
$150,000 to $199,99944,65512.8%
$200,000+71,16920.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in DuPage County

The median household income in DuPage County is $107,035, with the highest median household income of $131,731 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 137,633 households (39.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $53,841, with 7,879 households (2.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in DuPage County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7,879 (2.3%)$53,841
25 to 44 Years111,405 (31.9%)$115,036
45 to 64 Years137,633 (39.5%)$131,731
65+ Years91,953 (26.4%)$72,831
Total348,870 (100.0%)$107,035

Poverty in DuPage County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in DuPage County

With 5.6% poverty level for males and 6.9% for females among the residents of DuPage County, 15 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 575 males (8.7%) and 616 females (10.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in DuPage County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,150 (8.1%)1,599 (6.3%)
5 Years289 (5.2%)306 (5.4%)
6 to 11 Years3,110 (8.5%)2,275 (6.9%)
12 to 14 Years1,123 (6.5%)1,212 (6.9%)
15 Years575 (8.7%)616 (10.7%)
16 and 17 Years946 (7.3%)986 (7.7%)
18 to 24 Years3,253 (8.6%)3,830 (10.3%)
25 to 34 Years2,660 (4.6%)4,411 (7.9%)
35 to 44 Years2,920 (4.6%)3,882 (6.4%)
45 to 54 Years2,377 (3.9%)3,133 (5.1%)
55 to 64 Years2,768 (4.4%)3,725 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,106 (4.9%)2,894 (6.1%)
75 Years and over1,283 (5.4%)3,245 (9.5%)
Total25,560 (5.6%)32,114 (6.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in DuPage County

According to the poverty statistics in DuPage County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.1% of males and 94.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in DuPage County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years24,495 (91.9%)23,678 (93.7%)
5 Years5,288 (94.8%)5,321 (94.6%)
6 to 11 Years33,492 (91.5%)30,915 (93.1%)
12 to 14 Years16,214 (93.5%)16,464 (93.1%)
15 Years6,018 (91.3%)5,162 (89.3%)
16 and 17 Years12,060 (92.7%)11,742 (92.2%)
18 to 24 Years34,810 (91.4%)33,229 (89.7%)
25 to 34 Years55,659 (95.4%)51,763 (92.1%)
35 to 44 Years60,341 (95.4%)57,144 (93.6%)
45 to 54 Years58,081 (96.1%)57,758 (94.9%)
55 to 64 Years59,856 (95.6%)61,833 (94.3%)
65 to 74 Years41,045 (95.1%)44,333 (93.9%)
75 Years and over22,555 (94.6%)31,024 (90.5%)
Total429,914 (94.4%)430,366 (93.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in DuPage County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in DuPage County show that 2.7% or 5,439 of the total 198,896 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 6.7%, comprising of 1,104 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.3%, which includes 1,626 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in DuPage County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children108,341 (97.6%)2,680 (2.4%)
1 or 2 Children69,017 (97.7%)1,626 (2.3%)
3 or 4 Children15,467 (93.3%)1,104 (6.7%)
5 or more Children632 (95.6%)29 (4.4%)
Total193,457 (97.3%)5,439 (2.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in DuPage County

According to the poverty data in DuPage County, 6.7% or 898 single-father households and 14.3% or 4,589 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 83 households (12.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 68 households (78.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in DuPage County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children379 (4.9%)813 (5.6%)
1 or 2 Children436 (8.6%)2,824 (19.0%)
3 or 4 Children83 (12.4%)884 (34.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)68 (78.2%)
Total898 (6.7%)4,589 (14.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in DuPage County

The poverty data for DuPage County shows that 5,439 of the married-couple family households (2.7%) and 5,487 of the single-parent households (12.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,104 households (6.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 68 household (78.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in DuPage County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2,680 (2.4%)1,192 (5.4%)
1 or 2 Children1,626 (2.3%)3,260 (16.4%)
3 or 4 Children1,104 (6.7%)967 (29.8%)
5 or more Children29 (4.4%)68 (78.2%)
Total5,439 (2.7%)5,487 (12.0%)

Employment Characteristics in DuPage County

Employment by Class of Employer in DuPage County

Among the 480,623 employed individuals in DuPage County, private company employees (349,896 | 72.8%), not-for-profit organizations (38,719 | 8.1%), and local government employees (32,043 | 6.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in DuPage County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees349,89672.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)25,3685.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)17,5773.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations38,7198.1%
Local Government Employees32,0436.7%
State Government Employees7,7601.6%
Federal Government Employees8,6101.8%
Unpaid Family Workers6500.1%
Total480,623100.0%

Employment Status by Age in DuPage County

According to the labor force statistics for DuPage County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (748,929), 68.7% or 514,514 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 24,182 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 88.0% or 106,997 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.5% or 2,627 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in DuPage County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years21,014 (42.8%)2,627 (12.5%)
20 to 24 Years44,364 (77.9%)4,170 (9.4%)
25 to 29 Years48,767 (86.8%)2,536 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Years51,279 (87.2%)2,000 (3.9%)
35 to 44 Years107,940 (86.7%)3,454 (3.2%)
45 to 54 Years106,997 (88.0%)3,852 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years55,878 (83.3%)2,515 (4.5%)
60 to 64 Years42,825 (69.4%)1,713 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years29,941 (32.9%)1,287 (4.3%)
75 Years and over5,209 (8.4%)219 (4.2%)
Total514,514 (68.7%)24,182 (4.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in DuPage County

According to labor force statistics for DuPage County, 84.5% of individuals (413,933) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (489,862) are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 16,143 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.3% or 230,822 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.9% or 1,240 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in DuPage County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School21,017 (73.0%)1,699 (5.9%)
High School Diploma63,445 (79.4%)4,075 (5.1%)
College / Associate Degree98,434 (84.3%)5,605 (4.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher230,822 (87.3%)7,932 (3.0%)
Total413,933 (84.5%)19,105 (3.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in DuPage County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in DuPage County are Management (67,093 | 13.7%), Community & Social Service (53,932 | 11.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (44,788 | 9.1%), Business & Financial (41,069 | 8.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (32,696 | 6.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in DuPage County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in DuPage County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (89.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (78.9%), and Computers & Mathematics (78.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (74.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.9%), and Health Technologists (71.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in DuPage County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management41,876 (62.4%)25,217 (37.6%)
Business & Financial20,215 (49.2%)20,854 (50.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science35,335 (78.9%)9,453 (21.1%)
Computers & Mathematics20,215 (78.2%)5,643 (21.8%)
Architecture & Engineering11,634 (89.7%)1,339 (10.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3,486 (58.5%)2,471 (41.5%)
Community & Social Service 18,689 (34.6%)35,243 (65.3%)
Education, Arts & Media2,001 (30.7%)4,521 (69.3%)
Legal Services & Support4,834 (62.0%)2,961 (38.0%)
Education Instruction & Library7,673 (25.6%)22,354 (74.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment4,181 (43.6%)5,407 (56.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating9,179 (28.1%)23,517 (71.9%)
Health Technologists6,922 (28.3%)17,498 (71.7%)
Total (Category)125,294 (52.3%)114,284 (47.7%)
Total (Overall)263,578 (53.9%)225,822 (46.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in DuPage County are Food Preparation & Serving (20,503 | 4.2%), Personal Care & Service (12,095 | 2.5%), Healthcare Support (10,852 | 2.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (10,570 | 2.2%), and Security & Protection (6,698 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in DuPage County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in DuPage County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (82.5%), Security & Protection (74.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (69.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.2%), Personal Care & Service (77.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in DuPage County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,389 (12.8%)9,463 (87.2%)
Security & Protection4,970 (74.2%)1,728 (25.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention3,023 (69.7%)1,314 (30.3%)
Law Enforcement1,947 (82.5%)414 (17.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving9,800 (47.8%)10,703 (52.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance6,633 (62.7%)3,937 (37.2%)
Personal Care & Service2,775 (22.9%)9,320 (77.1%)
Total (Category)25,567 (42.1%)35,151 (57.9%)
Total (Overall)263,578 (53.9%)225,822 (46.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in DuPage County are Sales & Related (53,838 | 11.0%), and Office & Administration (52,727 | 10.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in DuPage County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in DuPage County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related30,617 (56.9%)23,221 (43.1%)
Office & Administration14,352 (27.2%)38,375 (72.8%)
Total (Category)44,969 (42.2%)61,596 (57.8%)
Total (Overall)263,578 (53.9%)225,822 (46.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in DuPage County are Construction & Extraction (15,109 | 3.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (10,440 | 2.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (654 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in DuPage County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in DuPage County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry465 (71.1%)189 (28.9%)
Construction & Extraction14,868 (98.4%)241 (1.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair10,158 (97.3%)282 (2.7%)
Total (Category)25,491 (97.3%)712 (2.7%)
Total (Overall)263,578 (53.9%)225,822 (46.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in DuPage County are Production (21,872 | 4.5%), Transportation (17,253 | 3.5%), and Material Moving (17,211 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in DuPage County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in DuPage County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production14,995 (68.6%)6,877 (31.4%)
Transportation15,058 (87.3%)2,195 (12.7%)
Material Moving12,204 (70.9%)5,007 (29.1%)
Total (Category)42,257 (75.0%)14,079 (25.0%)
Total (Overall)263,578 (53.9%)225,822 (46.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in DuPage County

Employment Industries in DuPage County

The major employment industries in DuPage County include Health Care & Social Assistance (61,482 | 12.6%), Manufacturing (59,848 | 12.2%), Professional & Scientific (56,676 | 11.6%), Retail Trade (48,718 | 10.0%), and Educational Services (43,614 | 8.9%).
Employment Industries in DuPage County

Employment Industries by Sex in DuPage County

The DuPage County industries that see more men than women are Construction (88.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (86.8%), and Utilities (75.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.5%), Educational Services (69.4%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (50.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in DuPage County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting738 (65.3%)392 (34.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction322 (86.8%)49 (13.2%)
Construction21,589 (88.0%)2,950 (12.0%)
Manufacturing41,483 (69.3%)18,365 (30.7%)
Wholesale Trade11,181 (61.8%)6,904 (38.2%)
Retail Trade25,956 (53.3%)22,762 (46.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing20,983 (73.4%)7,606 (26.6%)
Utilities1,738 (75.4%)566 (24.6%)
Information5,756 (56.8%)4,371 (43.2%)
Finance & Insurance18,518 (54.2%)15,624 (45.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing5,647 (59.6%)3,823 (40.4%)
Professional & Scientific35,391 (62.4%)21,285 (37.6%)
Enterprise Management808 (54.8%)666 (45.2%)
Administrative & Support10,470 (57.1%)7,868 (42.9%)
Educational Services13,338 (30.6%)30,276 (69.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance15,076 (24.5%)46,406 (75.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation5,560 (49.2%)5,740 (50.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services13,913 (50.4%)13,685 (49.6%)
Public Administration6,407 (58.2%)4,599 (41.8%)
Total263,578 (53.9%)225,822 (46.1%)

Education in DuPage County

School Enrollment in DuPage County

The most common levels of schooling among the 234,170 students in DuPage County are high school (50,994 | 21.8%), college / undergraduate (47,919 | 20.5%), and middle school (45,993 | 19.6%).
School Enrollment in DuPage County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool16,2506.9%
Kindergarten11,3144.8%
Elementary School45,83519.6%
Middle School45,99319.6%
High School50,99421.8%
College / Undergraduate47,91920.5%
Graduate / Professional15,8656.8%
Total234,170100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in DuPage County

Out of a total of 234,170 students who are enrolled in schools in DuPage County, 51,752 (22.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 182,418 (77.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6,716 (55.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 34,204 (91.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in DuPage County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds5,370 (44.4%)6,716 (55.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old46,314 (82.9%)9,572 (17.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds51,335 (89.0%)6,328 (11.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds34,204 (91.1%)3,344 (8.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds13,397 (70.1%)5,713 (29.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds17,451 (63.2%)10,140 (36.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds7,205 (54.6%)5,997 (45.4%)
35 Years and over7,241 (65.3%)3,843 (34.7%)
Total182,418 (77.9%)51,752 (22.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in DuPage County

Business (83,588 | 23.7%), education (35,132 | 10.0%), engineering (33,255 | 9.4%), science & technology (32,532 | 9.2%), and social sciences (24,750 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 353,159 individuals in DuPage County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in DuPage County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics22,4196.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural19,7285.6%
Physical & Health Sciences11,9193.4%
Psychology15,3184.3%
Social Sciences24,7507.0%
Engineering33,2559.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies2,8970.8%
Science & Technology32,5329.2%
Business83,58823.7%
Education35,13210.0%
Literature & Languages13,3783.8%
Liberal Arts & History13,4973.8%
Visual & Performing Arts11,7353.3%
Communications17,2134.9%
Arts & Humanities15,7984.5%
Total353,159100.0%

Transportation & Commute in DuPage County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in DuPage County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in DuPage County are males with 2 vehicles (122,989, accounting for 47.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (101,295, making up 55.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in DuPage County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle4,735 (1.8%)3,684 (1.7%)
1 Vehicle41,741 (16.1%)42,358 (19.3%)
2 Vehicles122,989 (47.6%)101,295 (46.1%)
3 Vehicles56,665 (21.9%)46,795 (21.3%)
4 Vehicles23,622 (9.1%)18,748 (8.5%)
5 or more Vehicles8,847 (3.4%)6,925 (3.2%)
Total258,599 (100.0%)219,805 (100.0%)

Commute Time in DuPage County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in DuPage County are 15 to 19 minutes (56,622 commuters, 14.2%), 30 to 34 minutes (55,881 commuters, 14.0%), and 20 to 24 minutes (51,981 commuters, 13.0%).
Commute Time in DuPage County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7,8021.9%
5 to 9 Minutes36,0169.0%
10 to 14 Minutes48,20712.1%
15 to 19 Minutes56,62214.2%
20 to 24 Minutes51,98113.0%
25 to 29 Minutes29,2437.3%
30 to 34 Minutes55,88114.0%
35 to 39 Minutes13,7683.4%
40 to 44 Minutes19,0374.8%
45 to 59 Minutes37,9039.5%
60 to 89 Minutes32,9848.3%
90 or more Minutes10,4282.6%

Commute Time by Sex in DuPage County

The most common commute times in DuPage County are 30 to 34 minutes (31,310 commuters, 14.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (27,700 commuters, 15.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in DuPage County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes3,799 (1.8%)4,003 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes17,002 (7.8%)19,014 (10.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes23,766 (10.9%)24,441 (13.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes28,922 (13.3%)27,700 (15.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes26,441 (12.1%)25,540 (14.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes15,974 (7.3%)13,269 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes31,310 (14.4%)24,571 (13.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes8,124 (3.7%)5,644 (3.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes11,765 (5.4%)7,272 (4.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes23,159 (10.6%)14,744 (8.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes20,693 (9.5%)12,291 (6.7%)
90 or more Minutes6,615 (3.0%)3,813 (2.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in DuPage County

The most frequent times of departure to work in DuPage County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (32,501, 14.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (28,611, 15.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in DuPage County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM11,516 (5.3%)5,127 (2.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM10,254 (4.7%)3,191 (1.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM11,868 (5.4%)6,350 (3.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM20,898 (9.6%)11,534 (6.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM23,122 (10.6%)17,934 (9.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM32,501 (14.9%)28,611 (15.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM24,202 (11.1%)26,110 (14.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM24,634 (11.3%)25,118 (13.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM10,645 (4.9%)11,527 (6.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM13,111 (6.0%)13,733 (7.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM4,741 (2.2%)6,392 (3.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2,873 (1.3%)3,313 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM15,961 (7.3%)13,011 (7.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM11,244 (5.2%)10,351 (5.7%)
Total217,570 (100.0%)182,302 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in DuPage County

Occupancy by Ownership in DuPage County

Of the total 348,870 dwellings in DuPage County, owner-occupied units account for 255,186 (73.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 93,684 (26.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in DuPage County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units255,18673.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units93,68426.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units348,870100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in DuPage County

Occupancy by Household Size in DuPage County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household86,14424.7%
2-Person Household116,58633.4%
3-Person Household57,30116.4%
4+ Person Household88,83925.5%
Total Housing Units348,870100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in DuPage County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in DuPage County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household49,993 (58.0%)36,151 (42.0%)
2-Person Household88,674 (76.1%)27,912 (23.9%)
3-Person Household44,043 (76.9%)13,258 (23.1%)
4+ Person Household72,476 (81.6%)16,363 (18.4%)
Total Housing Units255,186 (73.2%)93,684 (26.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in DuPage County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in DuPage County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School10,493 (59.6%)7,119 (40.4%)
High School Diploma35,851 (64.3%)19,896 (35.7%)
College/Associate Degree60,740 (69.4%)26,759 (30.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher148,102 (78.8%)39,910 (21.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in DuPage County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in DuPage County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years55,45915.9%
35 to 44 Years63,82518.3%
45 to 54 Years66,06218.9%
55 to 64 Years71,57120.5%
65 to 74 Years53,69515.4%
75 to 84 Years26,8887.7%
85 Years and Over11,3703.3%
Total348,870100.0%

Housing Finances in DuPage County

Median Income by Occupancy in DuPage County

Median Income by Occupancy in DuPage County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied255,186 (73.2%)$127,605
Renter-Occupied93,684 (26.9%)$67,782
Average348,870 (100.0%)$107,035

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in DuPage County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in DuPage County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003,624 (1.4%)4,021 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,626 (0.6%)1,825 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,578 (1.0%)3,139 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,758 (1.1%)3,039 (3.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9994,199 (1.7%)3,522 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9998,819 (3.5%)7,075 (7.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99915,165 (5.9%)10,733 (11.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99929,416 (11.5%)18,301 (19.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99928,624 (11.2%)15,647 (16.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99953,605 (21.0%)15,367 (16.4%)
$150,000 or more104,772 (41.1%)11,015 (11.8%)
Total255,186 (100.0%)93,684 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in DuPage County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in DuPage County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,995 (0.8%)962 (1.0%)
$300 to $4993,704 (1.5%)1,750 (1.9%)
$500 to $79920,741 (8.1%)2,466 (2.6%)
$800 to $99922,895 (9.0%)3,827 (4.1%)
$1,000 to $1,49947,501 (18.6%)33,600 (35.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99942,759 (16.8%)27,872 (29.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49938,745 (15.2%)12,932 (13.8%)
$2,500 to $2,99926,560 (10.4%)3,884 (4.2%)
$3,000 or more50,286 (19.7%)3,608 (3.8%)
Total255,186 (100.0%)93,684 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in DuPage County

Housing Structures in DuPage County

Housing Structures in DuPage County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached209,05759.9%
Single Unit, Attached41,55911.9%
2 Unit Apartments2,9280.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments12,7653.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments22,3736.4%
10 or more Apartments59,31717.0%
Mobile Home / Other8710.3%
Total348,870100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in DuPage County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in DuPage County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached195,600 (93.6%)13,457 (6.4%)
Single Unit, Attached33,352 (80.2%)8,207 (19.8%)
2 Unit Apartments622 (21.2%)2,306 (78.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5,583 (43.7%)7,182 (56.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5,553 (24.8%)16,820 (75.2%)
10 or more Apartments13,919 (23.5%)45,398 (76.5%)
Mobile Home / Other557 (63.9%)314 (36.0%)
Total255,186 (73.2%)93,684 (26.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in DuPage County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in DuPage County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room559 (0.2%)3,885 (4.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms6,463 (2.5%)31,534 (33.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms54,121 (21.2%)41,264 (44.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms84,741 (33.2%)11,460 (12.2%)
8 or more Rooms109,302 (42.8%)5,541 (5.9%)
Total255,186 (100.0%)93,684 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in DuPage County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in DuPage County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas232,617 (91.2%)58,434 (62.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,808 (0.7%)1,536 (1.6%)
Electricity19,280 (7.6%)31,183 (33.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene171 (0.1%)67 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke34 (0.0%)28 (0.0%)
All other Fuels478 (0.2%)1,029 (1.1%)
No Fuel Used798 (0.3%)1,407 (1.5%)
Total255,186 (100.0%)93,684 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in DuPage County

Household Vehicle Usage in DuPage County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle5,322 (2.1%)9,348 (10.0%)
1 Vehicle64,371 (25.2%)45,785 (48.9%)
2 Vehicles122,667 (48.1%)30,082 (32.1%)
3 or more Vehicles62,826 (24.6%)8,469 (9.0%)
Total255,186 (100.0%)93,684 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in DuPage County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in DuPage County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units87,089168,097
Median Property Value$351,500$367,000
Median Household Income$98,169$77,880
Monthly Housing Costs$991$49,103
Real Estate Taxes$7,339$1,524

Property Value by Mortgage Status in DuPage County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in DuPage County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,896 (2.2%)2,048 (1.2%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,146 (1.3%)2,077 (1.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99930,146 (34.6%)54,213 (32.3%)
$300,000 to $499,99934,160 (39.2%)66,401 (39.5%)
$500,000 to $749,99912,968 (14.9%)28,326 (16.9%)
$750,000 to $999,9993,202 (3.7%)8,107 (4.8%)
$1,000,000 or more3,571 (4.1%)6,925 (4.1%)
Total87,089 (100.0%)168,097 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in DuPage County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in DuPage County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003,008 (3.5%)3,359 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9995,330 (6.1%)2,242 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,987 (5.7%)4,205 (2.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,940 (9.1%)3,832 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99912,676 (14.6%)7,225 (4.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,276 (11.8%)16,740 (10.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99915,980 (18.3%)18,348 (10.9%)
$150,000 or more26,892 (30.9%)37,625 (22.4%)
Total87,089 (100.0%)168,097 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in DuPage County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in DuPage County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x20,564 (23.6%)141,629 (84.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x16,738 (19.2%)52,209 (31.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x12,701 (14.6%)49,522 (29.5%)
4.0x or more35,970 (41.3%)25,412 (15.1%)
Total87,089 (100.0%)168,097 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in DuPage County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in DuPage County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,598 (1.8%)560 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4991,949 (2.2%)1,766 (1.1%)
$800 to $1,49982,107 (94.3%)2,466 (1.5%)
Total87,089 (100.0%)168,097 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in DuPage County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in DuPage County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in DuPage County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years62,266 (97.9%)1,311 (2.1%)
6 to 18 Years152,225 (97.0%)4,636 (3.0%)
19 to 25 Years71,853 (92.2%)6,057 (7.8%)
26 to 34 Years93,351 (90.1%)10,288 (9.9%)
35 to 44 Years113,617 (91.5%)10,523 (8.5%)
45 to 54 Years113,679 (93.7%)7,603 (6.3%)
55 to 64 Years121,716 (95.0%)6,466 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years89,740 (99.3%)638 (0.7%)
75 Years and older57,797 (99.5%)310 (0.5%)
Total876,244 (94.8%)47,832 (5.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in DuPage County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in DuPage County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born62,266 (97.9%)1,311 (2.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen152,225 (97.0%)4,636 (3.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen71,853 (92.2%)6,057 (7.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in DuPage County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in DuPage County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00046,411 (91.0%)4,577 (9.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99973,966 (89.5%)8,639 (10.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99994,319 (90.8%)9,512 (9.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999102,809 (93.1%)7,668 (6.9%)
$100,000 and over552,285 (97.0%)17,078 (3.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in DuPage County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in DuPage County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 613,591 (21.4%)50,322 (79.1%)
6 to 18 Years33,831 (21.6%)122,977 (78.4%)
19 to 25 Years8,497 (10.9%)64,488 (82.8%)
25 to 34 Years10,471 (10.1%)84,678 (81.7%)
35 to 44 Years11,549 (9.3%)104,439 (84.1%)
45 to 54 Years10,618 (8.7%)105,014 (86.6%)
55 to 64 Years13,110 (10.2%)111,380 (86.9%)
65 to 74 Years82,563 (91.3%)53,408 (59.1%)
75 Years and over56,948 (98.0%)35,653 (61.4%)
Total241,178 (26.1%)732,359 (79.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in DuPage County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in DuPage County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years186 (0.7%)234 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years3,600 (4.5%)2,019 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years5,212 (5.3%)3,717 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years11,653 (6.3%)11,750 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years7,214 (16.7%)7,870 (16.7%)
75 Years and over8,619 (36.2%)14,121 (41.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in DuPage County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in DuPage County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years186 (0.7%)173 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years454 (0.6%)380 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years834 (0.8%)369 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years3,257 (1.8%)2,126 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,864 (6.6%)1,742 (3.7%)
75 Years and over4,511 (18.9%)5,085 (14.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in DuPage County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years34 (0.1%)138 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years533 (0.7%)332 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years531 (0.5%)687 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,539 (1.4%)2,168 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years936 (2.2%)1,242 (2.6%)
75 Years and over1,278 (5.4%)2,629 (7.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in DuPage County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,961 (3.7%)1,312 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years3,833 (3.9%)2,422 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years3,858 (2.1%)3,471 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,209 (2.8%)1,509 (3.2%)
75 Years and over1,841 (7.7%)3,513 (10.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in DuPage County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years425 (0.5%)350 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years744 (0.7%)488 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years4,893 (2.6%)5,998 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years3,657 (8.5%)4,957 (10.5%)
75 Years and over4,711 (19.8%)9,575 (27.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in DuPage County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years619 (0.8%)479 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years996 (1.0%)332 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,902 (1.0%)2,108 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years976 (2.3%)1,395 (2.9%)
75 Years and over1,858 (7.8%)4,435 (12.9%)

Technology Access in DuPage County

Computing Device Access in DuPage County

Computing Device Access in DuPage County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop309,18088.6%
Smartphone319,38091.5%
Tablet256,82973.6%
No Computing Device12,0583.5%
Total348,870100.0%

Internet Access in DuPage County

Internet Access in DuPage County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet4660.1%
Broadband Home293,00384.0%
Cellular Data Only26,4077.6%
Satellite Internet18,5915.3%
No Internet22,0446.3%
Total348,870100.0%

DuPage County Summary

Dupage County, Illinois is located in the northeastern part of the state, just west of Chicago. It is the second most populous county in Illinois, with a population of 916,924 as of the 2019 census. The county seat is Wheaton.
Dupage County was formed in 1839 from Cook County. It was named after the DuPage River, which runs through the county. The county is divided into nine townships, which are Addison, Bloomingdale, Downers Grove, Lisle, Milton, Naperville, Winfield, York, and Wheaton.

Geography

Dupage County covers an area of 336 square miles, making it the second smallest county in Illinois. The county is located in the Northeastern part of the state, just west of Chicago. The county is bordered by Cook County to the east, Will County to the south, Kane County to the west, and Lake County to the north. The DuPage River runs through the county, and there are several other smaller rivers and streams. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part.

Economy

Dupage County has a strong and diverse economy. The county is home to several large corporations, including McDonald's, Ace Hardware, and Kraft Heinz. The county is also home to several major universities, including the University of Illinois at Chicago, Northwestern University, and the University of Chicago. The county is also home to several major hospitals, including Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Edward Hospital, and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital.
The county has a strong manufacturing sector, with several major companies located in the area. These include Caterpillar, John Deere, and Molex. The county also has a strong technology sector, with several major companies located in the area, including Microsoft, Oracle, and Motorola Solutions.

Demographics

As of the 2019 census, Dupage County had a population of 916,924. The population is made up of a diverse mix of ethnicities, with the largest groups being White (77.2%), Hispanic or Latino (14.2%), Asian (4.7%), and African American (2.7%). The median household income in the county is $90,845, and the median home value is $323,400.
The county is home to several major cities, including Wheaton, Naperville, and Downers Grove. The county also has several smaller towns and villages, including Addison, Bloomingdale, Lisle, Milton, Winfield, and York.

Conclusion

Dupage County, Illinois is a vibrant and diverse county located in the northeastern part of the state, just west of Chicago. The county has a strong and diverse economy, with several major corporations, universities, and hospitals located in the area. The county is also home to a diverse population, with the largest groups being White, Hispanic or Latino, Asian, and African American. The county is home to several major cities, as well as several smaller towns and villages.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of DuPage County?
Total Population of DuPage County is 930,559.
What is the Total Male Population of DuPage County?
Total Male Population of DuPage County is 461,287.
What is the Total Female Population of DuPage County?
Total Female Population of DuPage County is 469,272.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in DuPage County?
There are 98.30 Males per 100 Females in DuPage County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in DuPage County?
There are 101.73 Females per 100 Males in DuPage County.
What is the Median Population Age in DuPage County?
Median Population Age in DuPage County is 39.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in DuPage County
Average Family Size in DuPage County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in DuPage County
Average Household Size in DuPage County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in DuPage County?
Per Capita income in DuPage County is $55,107.
What is the Median Family Income in DuPage County?
Median Family Income in DuPage County is $131,904.
What is the Median Household income in DuPage County?
Median Household Income in DuPage County is $107,035.
What is Income or Wage Gap in DuPage County?
Income or Wage Gap in DuPage County is 36.4%.
Women in DuPage County earn 63.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in DuPage County?
Family Income Deficit in DuPage County is $10,909.
Families that are below poverty line in DuPage County earn $10,909 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in DuPage County?
Inequality or Gini Index in DuPage County is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in DuPage County?
There are 514,514 People in the Labor Forcein in DuPage County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in DuPage County?
68.7% of People are in the Labor Force in DuPage County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in DuPage County?
Unemployment Rate in DuPage County is 4.7%.