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Compare Des Plaines to South Elgin

This post compares Des Plaines, Illinois to South Elgin, 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) South Elgin (village)
Population 58,805 22,322
Income (median) $51,285 $56,560
Home Value (median) $242,600 $216,900
White 75% 83%
Black 2% 4%
Asian 13% 5%
With Kids 28% 46%
Age (median) 43 36
Rentals 23% 18%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Des Plaines or South Elgin?
A: Des Plaines has a larger population count than South Elgin: 58805 compared with 22322 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Des Plaines or in South Elgin?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Des Plaines.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Des Plaines or South Elgin?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Des Plaines.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Des Plaines does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 23% for Des Plaines versus 18% for South Elgin.

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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