Des Plaines, Illinois Statistic: Population, Charts, Map, Steets and More

The latest U.S. Census Bureau data on Population & Steets in Des Plaines City is presented below. The figures are based on the most recent American Community Survey and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. If you're interested in the demographics of a specific neighborhood, it's important to understand its demographic makeup. This table shows how many people live in Des Plaines City, Illinois and what their ages are.

The city of Des Plaines is home to the Kettlestrings family, which emigrated to Illinois from Yorkshire, England. They built a small frame house near Lake Street and Harlem Avenue using lumber from a local saw mill. Their house was the only home between Chicago and the Des Plaines River, so the Kettlestrings family decided to convert it into a tavern. They charged 50 cents for breakfast and bed, and the township grew with their new business.

In Des Plaines, IL, the majority of residents are US citizens, with 87.2% belonging to this race. This rate is much lower than the national average of 93.4%. However, the area has a large population of military veterans who served during the Vietnam War. It's also home to a high percentage of people who were born in other countries but reside in Des Plaines.