Des Plaines, IL Employment

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25%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
33%
Household income NAT. AVG.
40%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexDes PlainesIllinoisNational
Income per capita$37,220$31,502$29,829
Median household income$73,639$59,196$55,322
Median income owner occupied$88,833$75,354$70,586
Median income renter occupied$44,240$34,488$35,192
Median earnings male$50,357$40,474$36,919
Median earnings female$33,957$27,197$26,250
Unemployment rate2.8%5.3%4.7%
Poverty level7.9%14.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Des Plaines is 25% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Des Plaines is 33% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Des Plaines is 40% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Des Plaines is 47% lower than the national average

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      $49,087 $73,639 $147,278
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      $39,460 $59,196 $118,392
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Des Plaines median earnings by income bracket

      Des Plaines employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry10.5%10.5%
      Manufacturing sector14.9%14.9%
      Financial & insurance services3.4%3.4%
      Wholesale & retail services15.7%15.7%
      Public administration2.8%2.8%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities10.7%10.7%
      Education, health & social services11.8%11.8%
      Other28.1%28.1%

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      Source: The Des Plaines, IL employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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