City · Illinois
Plano, Illinois
Plano, city, in Kendall County, Illinois. Plano had 12,677 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 11,847 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 12,203 (±722). GEOID 1760352.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,677
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,847 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,203 ±722
Median household income
$86,271
±$10,532 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$230,700
±$10,635 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$1,686
±$165 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Plano and what county is it in?
Plano is a city in Kendall County, Illinois. It covers 9.0 square miles of land, 1,319 residents per square mile in 2020.
Plano is in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 13 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Plano lies entirely within Little Rock Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Plano, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 12,677 people lived in Plano on July 1, 2025, up 7.0% since 2020, while Illinois shrank 0.8%. The 2020 Census counted 11,847 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 12,203 (±722).
| Measure | Plano | Kendall County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,203 ±722 | 137,675 | no clear change |
| Households | 4,162 ±435 | 45,372 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.93 ±0.26 | 3.03 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,331 ±505 | 46,589 | no clear change |
Plano's population since 2000
From 5,633 in 2000 to 12,677 in 2025: up 125.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Plano 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 Plano?
The median resident of Plano is 31.6 years old; 29.4% are under 18 and 8.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 39.8%. 11.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Plano | Kendall County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.6 ±2.5 | 36.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.4% ±3.3 pts | 27.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 8.7% ±2.2 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Male | 46.8% ±3.8 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 39.8% ±4.4 pts | 22.4% | +8.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.9% ±4.4 pts | 62.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±2.3 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±1.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.9% ±3.9 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 27.9% ±5.3 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1% ±1.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 9.8% ±2.6 pts | 8.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.4% ±2.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1% ±3.2 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.9% ±5.0 pts | 36.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.7% ±2.3 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.5% ±3.7 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
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 Plano earn?
Half of Plano's 4,162 households earn less than $86,271 a year (±$10,532), against $111,601 in Kendall County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $90,127 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Plano | Kendall County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,271 ±$10,532 | $111,601 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $93,954 ±$7,168 | $129,379 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,274 ±$3,468 | $44,141 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.2% ±4.1 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.5% ±8.6 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.4% ±5.2 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% ±2.2 pts | 98.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.1% ±4.0 pts | 95.6% | – |
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 Plano?
Owners occupy 70.3% of Plano's occupied homes and renters 29.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $230,700 by its owner (±$10,635). The median renter pays $1,686 a month including utilities, and 37.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Plano | Kendall County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $230,700 ±$10,635 | $322,400 | +$27,020 |
| Median gross rent | $1,686 ±$165 | $1,781 | +$514 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.4% ±14.1 pts | 36.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,955 ±$102 | $2,264 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.3% ±8.9 pts | 84.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.7% ±8.9 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Housing units | 4,331 ±505 | 46,589 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 5.0% ±5.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.2% ±8.1 pts | 73.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% ±1.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8% ±2.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.4% ±4.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.4% ±4.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
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 many new homes is Plano building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Plano in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.3 per 1,000 residents against 1.5 across Illinois.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Plano work and get to work?
81.8% of Plano's workers drive alone and 6.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Plano | Kendall County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 78.7% ±4.0 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±2.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.8% ±4.7 pts | 76.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4% ±3.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.6% ±1.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.9% ±3.0 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.5 min ±2.3 | 31.6 min | −5.6 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 Plano?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Plano (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $86,749 (Tract 8905.01) to $94,500 (Tract 8905.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8905.01Kendall County | 9,749 | $86,749 |
| Tract 8905.02Kendall County | 4,860 | $94,500 |
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 Plano) · Census block assignment files
How does Plano compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Plano is the 2,720th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 189th-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Plano ranks 529th 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 | 189th | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 37th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 511th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 529th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 986th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 459th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 123rd | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 554th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 734th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 1,345th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,024th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 838th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 510th | 1,382 |
Plano's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare Plano with other places
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 Plano?
13 of the 57 figures for Plano 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 Plano 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' public schools in Plano.