Des Plaines, IL is a bustling city located just outside of Chicago with a population of 60,413. The population density is 4,056 people per square mile and it has a variety of local businesses, organizations, and sporting events. Some of the popular businesses in Des Plaines include Midwest Carpet & Flooring Outlet, Casey's Foods Inc., and Bennett Day School. There are also many outdoor activities that can be enjoyed year-round such as golfing at White Deer Run Golf Club or fishing along the Des Plaines River. Other organizations such as the Des Plaines Historical Society provide insight into the area’s history and culture. Local sporting events include the Des Plaines Grizzlies Amateur Football Team or taking advantage of one of the many sports complexes in the area such as Prairie Lakes Community Center or Mount Prospect Ice Arena.
The population in Des Plaines is 60,413. There are 4,212 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Des Plaines is 42.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Des Plaines is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Des Plaines
- 54.3% are married
- 9.1% are divorced
- 35.8% are married with children
- 6.3% have children, but are single
Race in Des Plaines
- 63.8% are White
- 2.4% are Black
- 13.4% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 18.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander