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Compare Des Plaines to Charleston

This post compares Des Plaines, Illinois to Charleston, Illinois across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Des Plaines (city) Charleston (city)
Population 58,805 21,202
Income (median) $51,285 $36,834
Home Value (median) $242,600 $91,400
White 75% 86%
Black 2% 7%
Asian 13% 2%
With Kids 28% 22%
Age (median) 43 25
Rentals 23% 52%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Des Plaines or Charleston?
A: Des Plaines has a larger population count than Charleston: 58805 compared with 21202 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Des Plaines or in Charleston?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Des Plaines.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Des Plaines or Charleston?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Des Plaines.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Charleston does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 23% for Des Plaines versus 52% for Charleston.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Des Plaines may include: Elk-Grove-Village, Bloomingdale, and Lombard.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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