Township · Illinois
Downers Grove Township, Illinois
Downers Grove Township, township, in DuPage County, Illinois. Downers Grove Township had 149,599 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 149,921 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 149,038 (±37). GEOID 1704320604.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
149,599
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 149,921 · ACS 2020-2024: 149,038 ±37
Median household income
$117,335
±$4,272 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$454,700
±$7,506 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$1,573
±$49 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Downers Grove Township and what county is it in?
Downers Grove Township is a township in DuPage County, Illinois. It covers 49.7 square miles of land, 3,019 residents per square mile in 2020.
7 places lie inside Downers Grove Township, the largest Downers Grove (village, 50,247 residents in 2020); 3 places lie partly in it.
- Downers Grove village, 50,247 in 2020
- Westmont village, 24,429 in 2020
- Darien city, 22,011 in 2020
- Hinsdale village, 17,395 in 2020
- Burr Ridge village, 11,192 in 2020
- Willowbrook village, 9,236 in 2020
- Clarendon Hills village, 8,702 in 2020
- Woodridge village, partly in the town
- Lemont village, partly in the town
- Oak Brook village, partly in the town
Downers Grove Township is in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 13 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Downers Grove Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 149,599 people lived in Downers Grove Township on July 1, 2025, down 0.2% since 2020, a smaller fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 149,921 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 149,038 (±37).
| Measure | Downers Grove Township | DuPage County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 149,038±37 | 930,024 | +553 |
| Households | 58,598±783 | 350,758 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.52±0.03 | 2.61 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 61,673±769 | 367,152 | no clear change |
Downers Grove Township's population since 2000
From 148,110 in 2000 to 149,599 in 2025: up 1.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Downers Grove Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Downers Grove Township?
The median resident of Downers Grove Township is 43.1 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 20.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.5%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 10.4%. 18.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Downers Grove Township | DuPage County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1±0.7 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.2%±0.6 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.2%±0.6 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Male | 49.0%±0.6 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.7%±0.7 pts | 16.1% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.5%±1.1 pts | 62.2% | −3.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.3%±0.6 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.4%±0.7 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±0.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.2%±0.8 pts | 20.5% | +1.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.1%±1.3 pts | 29.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.3%±0.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| With a disability | 8.8%±0.6 pts | 9.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9%±0.6 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.8%±0.6 pts | 93.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 56.5%±1.4 pts | 51.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 25.3%±0.9 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.2%±0.9 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Downers Grove Township earn?
Half of Downers Grove Township's 58,598 households earn less than $117,335 a year (±$4,272), against $112,096 in DuPage County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $118,428 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Downers Grove Township | DuPage County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $117,335±$4,272 | $112,096 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $173,933±$5,035 | $152,117 | – |
| Per capita income | $69,005±$1,717 | $58,189 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.2%±0.9 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.7%±1.6 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.9%±0.9 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.7%±0.4 pts | 97.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.3%±0.6 pts | 94.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Downers Grove Township?
Owners occupy 75.9% of Downers Grove Township's occupied homes and renters 24.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $454,700 by its owner (±$7,506). The median renter pays $1,573 a month including utilities, and 37.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Downers Grove Township | DuPage County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $454,700±$7,506 | $391,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,573±$49 | $1,688 | +$115 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.3%±3.6 pts | 36.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,621±$72 | $2,450 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.9%±1.3 pts | 73.1% | −1.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.1%±1.3 pts | 26.9% | – |
| Housing units | 61,673±769 | 367,152 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.6%±1.6 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.8%±1.1 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.0%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.1%±0.6 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.4%±0.6 pts | 4.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Downers Grove Township work and get to work?
63.5% of Downers Grove Township's workers drive alone and 23.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Downers Grove Township | DuPage County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.4%±1.0 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3%±0.6 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 63.5%±1.6 pts | 64.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.3%±0.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.1%±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.4%±1.4 pts | 21.5% | +15.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.3 min±0.7 | 27.7 min | −2.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Downers Grove Township?
35 census tracts lie mostly in Downers Grove Township (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $71,625 (Tract 8455.02) to $250,000 or more (Tract 8453).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8458.07DuPage County | 6,487 | $121,528 |
| Tract 8451DuPage County | 5,841 | $178,036 |
| Tract 8447.02DuPage County | 5,711 | $226,184 |
| Tract 8450DuPage County | 5,584 | $122,625 |
| Tract 8458.03DuPage County | 5,409 | $71,638 |
| Tract 8455.02DuPage County | 5,157 | $71,625 |
| Tract 8458.09DuPage County | 4,926 | $140,026 |
| Tract 8456.02DuPage County | 4,893 | $105,658 |
| Tract 8457.04DuPage County | 4,786 | $84,625 |
| Tract 8452DuPage County | 4,685 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 8457.02DuPage County | 4,663 | $159,899 |
| Tract 8456.01DuPage County | 4,638 | $123,125 |
Every census tract in Downers Grove Township, with its figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Downers Grove Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Downers Grove Township compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Downers Grove Township is the 15th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 4th-most populous of 1,407 in Illinois.
Downers Grove Township ranks 174th of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 4th | 1,407 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 313th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 157th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 174th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 72nd | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 68th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 170th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 868th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 96th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 460th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 782nd | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 97th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 419th | 1,382 |
Downers Grove Township's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Downers Grove Township?
3 of the 57 figures for Downers Grove Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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