Des Plaines, IL Demographics
A map of Des Plaines's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 35,977 | 59.3% |
Hispanic | 12,457 | 20.5% |
Asian | 9,153 | 15.1% |
Multiracial | 1,449 | 2.4% |
Black | 1,385 | 2.3% |
Native American/Other | 254 | 0.4% |
Des Plaines, Illinois had a population of 60,675 in 2020. It was 59.3% White, 2.3% Black, 15.1% Asian, 20.5% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Des Plaines, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Des Plaines is the 20th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Des Plaines's White Population
35,977 residents of Des Plaines identify as White, or 59.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Des Plaines roughly similar to the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Des Plaines is ranked #1305 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Des Plaines is more White than neighboring Rosemont (50.5% White), Prospect Heights (57.4% White), and Schiller Park (58.9% White). Des Plaines is less White than neighboring Mount Prospect (64.1% White), and Park Ridge (84.3% White).
Des Plaines's Black Population
1,385 residents of Des Plaines identify as Black, or 2.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Des Plaines slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Des Plaines is ranked #338 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Des Plaines is more Black than neighboring Park Ridge (0.5% Black), Prospect Heights (1.3% Black), and Schiller Park (1.4% Black). Des Plaines is less Black than neighboring Mount Prospect (2.6% Black), and Rosemont (2.6% Black).
Des Plaines's Asian Population
9,153 residents of Des Plaines identify as Asian, or 15.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Des Plaines slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Des Plaines is ranked #33 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Des Plaines is more Asian than neighboring Mount Prospect (14.4% Asian), Rosemont (5% Asian), Park Ridge (4.8% Asian), Prospect Heights (10.2% Asian), and Schiller Park (6.9% Asian).
Des Plaines's Hispanic Population
12,457 residents of Des Plaines identify as Hispanic, or 20.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Des Plaines roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Des Plaines is ranked #107 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Des Plaines is more Hispanic than neighboring Mount Prospect (16.2% Hispanic), and Park Ridge (7.2% Hispanic). Des Plaines is less Hispanic than neighboring Rosemont (39.5% Hispanic), Prospect Heights (29% Hispanic), and Schiller Park (31% Hispanic).
Des Plaines's Native American/Other Population
254 residents of Des Plaines identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Des Plaines roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Des Plaines is ranked #616 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Des Plaines is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rosemont (0.2% Native American/Other), and Schiller Park (0.3% Native American/Other).
Des Plaines's Multiracial Population
1,449 residents of Des Plaines identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Des Plaines roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Des Plaines is ranked #1134 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Des Plaines is more Multiracial than neighboring Rosemont (2.3% Multiracial), Prospect Heights (1.7% Multiracial), and Schiller Park (1.6% Multiracial). Des Plaines is less Multiracial than neighboring Park Ridge (2.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.