Elmhurst, IL Demographics

A map of Elmhurst's Population by Race

Elmhurst, Illinois has an estimated population of 45,671, a less than 1% change from the 45,786 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.0% White, 10.4% Hispanic, 7.8% Asian, 3.7% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elmhurst, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elmhurst has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Elmhurst, that probability was 36.9% in 2020 and 40.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elmhurst is ranked the 33rd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. 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). Elmhurst was ranked the 32nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elmhurst's White Population

34,711 residents of Elmhurst, or 76.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elmhurst is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Elmhurst ranks 1137th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmhurst's White population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Elmhurst's population has decreased from 78.6% to 76.0%.

Elmhurst is more White than neighboring Berkeley (21.3% White), Villa Park (63.9% White), Northlake (29.4% White), Oakbrook Terrace (57.2% White), and Hillside (15.7% White).

Elmhurst's Black Population

835 residents of Elmhurst, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elmhurst is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Elmhurst ranks 364th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmhurst's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. Black residents' share of Elmhurst's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Elmhurst is less Black than neighboring Berkeley (26.2% Black), Villa Park (3.5% Black), Northlake (3.8% Black), Oakbrook Terrace (20.3% Black), and Hillside (48.5% Black).

Elmhurst's Asian Population

3,546 residents of Elmhurst, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elmhurst is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Elmhurst ranks 90th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmhurst's Asian population has grown by an estimated 20.5%. Asian residents' share of Elmhurst's population has increased from 6.4% to 7.8%.

Elmhurst is more Asian than neighboring Berkeley (2.6% Asian), Villa Park (3.3% Asian), Northlake (3.1% Asian), and Hillside (0.6% Asian). Elmhurst is less Asian than neighboring Oakbrook Terrace (10.8% Asian).

Elmhurst's Hispanic Population

4,769 residents of Elmhurst, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elmhurst is lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Elmhurst ranks 274th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmhurst's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Elmhurst's population has increased from 9.3% to 10.4%.

Elmhurst is more Hispanic than neighboring Oakbrook Terrace (8.5% Hispanic). Elmhurst is less Hispanic than neighboring Berkeley (49.1% Hispanic), Villa Park (24.9% Hispanic), Northlake (62.1% Hispanic), and Hillside (34% Hispanic).

Elmhurst's Native American/Other Population

100 residents of Elmhurst, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elmhurst is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Elmhurst ranks 659th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmhurst's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 49.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elmhurst's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Elmhurst is more Native American/Other than neighboring Villa Park (0% Native American/Other), Northlake (0.1% Native American/Other), and Oakbrook Terrace (0% Native American/Other). Elmhurst is less Native American/Other than neighboring Berkeley (0.6% Native American/Other), and Hillside (0.3% Native American/Other).

Elmhurst's Multiracial Population

1,710 residents of Elmhurst, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elmhurst is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Elmhurst ranks 840th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmhurst's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Elmhurst's population has increased from 3.2% to 3.7%.

Elmhurst is more Multiracial than neighboring Berkeley (0.2% Multiracial), Northlake (1.5% Multiracial), Oakbrook Terrace (3.1% Multiracial), and Hillside (0.9% Multiracial). Elmhurst is less Multiracial than neighboring Villa Park (4.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.