Township · Illinois
Elk Grove Township, Illinois
Elk Grove Township, township, in Cook County, Illinois. Elk Grove Township had 93,072 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 95,508 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 93,245 (±70). GEOID 1703123243.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
93,072
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 95,508 · ACS 2020-2024: 93,245 ±70
Median household income
$88,801
±$3,982 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$344,200
±$5,960 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$1,559
±$43 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Elk Grove Township and what county is it in?
Elk Grove Township is a township in Cook County, Illinois. It covers 27.6 square miles of land, 3,465 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Elk Grove Township: Mount Prospect (village, 56,852 in 2020) and Elk Grove Village (village, 32,812 in 2020). Part of Schaumburg (village), Arlington Heights (village), Des Plaines (city) and Rolling Meadows (city) also lie in it.
Elk 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 Elk Grove Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 93,072 people lived in Elk Grove Township on July 1, 2025, down 2.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 95,508 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 93,245 (±70).
| Measure | Elk Grove Township | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 93,245±70 | 5,182,090 | +903 |
| Households | 38,076±879 | 2,100,230 | +1,813 |
| Average household size | 2.44±0.06 | 2.43 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 40,183±956 | 2,276,493 | +1,414 |
Elk Grove Township's population since 2000
From 94,969 in 2000 to 93,072 in 2025: down 2.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Elk 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 Elk Grove Township?
The median resident of Elk Grove Township is 40.3 years old; 21.8% are under 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 57.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 24.1%. 32.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Elk Grove Township | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3±1.0 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.8%±1.3 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.0%±0.9 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Male | 49.3%±1.1 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 24.1%±2.1 pts | 26.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 57.0%±2.3 pts | 40.1% | −4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.1%±1.0 pts | 21.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 12.5%±1.5 pts | 7.9% | +2.0 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 32.5%±1.6 pts | 21.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 48.4%±1.9 pts | 35.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.3%±0.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| With a disability | 9.6%±0.8 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.2%±1.4 pts | 8.9% | +2.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.6%±1.3 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.8%±1.8 pts | 42.7% | +4.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.3%±1.2 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.1%±1.4 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 Elk Grove Township earn?
Half of Elk Grove Township's 38,076 households earn less than $88,801 a year (±$3,982), against $83,498 in Cook County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 the median was $82,815 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,986 after inflation. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Elk Grove Township | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,801±$3,982 | $83,498 | +$5,986 |
| Mean household income | $108,391±$3,442 | $120,717 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,166±$1,599 | $49,329 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.1%±1.4 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.9%±2.9 pts | 17.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.8%±1.4 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.1%±0.8 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.7%±1.0 pts | 90.6% | – |
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 Elk Grove Township?
Owners occupy 62.5% of Elk Grove Township's occupied homes and renters 37.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $344,200 by its owner (±$5,960). The median renter pays $1,559 a month including utilities, and 36.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Elk Grove Township | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $344,200±$5,960 | $324,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,559±$43 | $1,435 | +$101 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.8%±4.6 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,180±$73 | $2,270 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.5%±2.1 pts | 57.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.5%±2.1 pts | 42.3% | – |
| Housing units | 40,183±956 | 2,276,493 | +1,414 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4%±1.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 44.5%±1.9 pts | 39.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.4%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.5%±0.8 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.8%±0.9 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.2%±1.3 pts | 18.0% | – |
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 Elk Grove Township work and get to work?
70.6% of Elk Grove Township's workers drive alone and 15.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Elk Grove Township | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.8%±1.5 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±0.7 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.6%±2.2 pts | 54.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8%±1.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.4%±0.7 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.7%±1.7 pts | 18.9% | +11.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.1 min±0.8 | 31.5 min | −3.8 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 Elk Grove Township?
17 census tracts lie mostly in Elk Grove Township, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $55,449 (Tract 8051.11) to $142,609 (Tract 8050.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8051.11Cook County | 7,966 | $55,449 |
| Tract 8050.02Cook County | 7,452 | $75,246 |
| Tract 8051.05Cook County | 7,216 | $84,474 |
| Tract 7703Cook County | 6,900 | $76,782 |
| Tract 8049.01Cook County | 6,314 | $115,909 |
| Tract 8051.08Cook County | 6,270 | $79,481 |
| Tract 8051.07Cook County | 6,006 | $76,313 |
| Tract 8049.02Cook County | 5,949 | $131,714 |
| Tract 7702.01Cook County | 5,871 | $90,726 |
| Tract 8050.01Cook County | 4,807 | $142,609 |
| Tract 7704Cook County | 4,625 | $85,745 |
| Tract 8051.09Cook County | 4,588 | $101,585 |
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 Elk Grove Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Elk Grove Township compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Elk Grove Township is the 54th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 24th-most populous of 1,407 in Illinois.
Elk Grove Township ranks 492nd 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 | 24th | 1,407 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 870th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 131st | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 492nd | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 428th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 169th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 175th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 709th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 242nd | 1,369 |
| Median age | 770th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,244th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 264th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 734th | 1,382 |
Elk 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 Elk Grove Township?
5 of the 57 figures for Elk 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Elk Grove Township are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.