Deerfield, IL is a charming village located in the northern suburbs of Chicago. With a population of 19,228 and a population density of 3,351 people per square mile, Deerfield offers its residents an enjoyable small-town atmosphere with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. Local businesses include popular restaurant chains like Pinstripes and LYFE Kitchen as well as unique boutiques like The Art Room and J K & Co. Year-round outdoor activities range from skiing at Alpine Valley or snowshoeing at Ryerson Conservation Area to hiking or biking along one of the many trails within Lake County Forest Preserves. Other organizations like the Deerfield Park District offer special events throughout the year such as concerts in the park, movie nights in the park and community festivals. The Deerfield High School Warriors also host local sporting events throughout the school year including football games and track meets.
The population in Deerfield is 19,228. There are 3,477 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Deerfield is 44.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Deerfield is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Deerfield
- 67.1% are married
- 8.6% are divorced
- 46.4% are married with children
- 6.9% have children, but are single
Race in Deerfield
- 91.6% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 4.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 2.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander