Downers Grove, IL Demographics

A map of Downers Grove's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	40,493	40,289	80.9%	80.2%
Hispanic	2,960	3,409	5.9%	6.8%
Asian	2,819	2,919	5.6%	5.8%
Multiracial	2,189	1,664	4.4%	3.3%
Black	1,376	1,801	2.7%	3.6%
Native American/Other	217	165	0.4%	0.3%

Downers Grove, Illinois has an estimated population of 50,054, a less than 1% change from the 50,247 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.9% White, 5.9% Hispanic, 5.6% Asian, 4.4% Multiracial, 2.7% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Downers Grove, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Downers Grove has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Downers Grove, that probability was 34.7% in 2020 and 33.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Downers Grove is ranked the 30th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Downers Grove was ranked the 30th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Downers Grove's White Population

40,493 residents of Downers Grove, or 80.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Downers Grove is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Downers Grove ranks 1109th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downers Grove's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Downers Grove's population has increased from 80.2% to 80.9%.

Downers Grove is more White than neighboring Westmont (61.7% White), Clarendon Hills (78.8% White), Darien (73.2% White), Woodridge (56.8% White), and Lisle (65.1% White).

Downers Grove's Black Population

1,376 residents of Downers Grove, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Downers Grove is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Downers Grove ranks 261st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downers Grove's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.6%. Black residents' share of Downers Grove's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.7%.

Downers Grove is more Black than neighboring Clarendon Hills (0.4% Black), and Darien (2.6% Black). Downers Grove is less Black than neighboring Westmont (5.9% Black), Woodridge (10.5% Black), and Lisle (4.5% Black).

Downers Grove's Asian Population

2,819 residents of Downers Grove, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Downers Grove is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Downers Grove ranks 104th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downers Grove's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. Asian residents' share of Downers Grove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Downers Grove is less Asian than neighboring Westmont (14.6% Asian), Clarendon Hills (9.8% Asian), Darien (11.9% Asian), Woodridge (12.1% Asian), and Lisle (17.4% Asian).

Downers Grove's Hispanic Population

2,960 residents of Downers Grove, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Downers Grove is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Downers Grove ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downers Grove's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Downers Grove's population has decreased from 6.8% to 5.9%.

Downers Grove is less Hispanic than neighboring Westmont (14.2% Hispanic), Clarendon Hills (6.7% Hispanic), Darien (9.3% Hispanic), Woodridge (16% Hispanic), and Lisle (8.9% Hispanic).

Downers Grove's Native American/Other Population

217 residents of Downers Grove, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Downers Grove is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Downers Grove ranks 833rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downers Grove's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 31.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Downers Grove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Downers Grove is more Native American/Other than neighboring Darien (0.2% Native American/Other). Downers Grove is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westmont (0.6% Native American/Other), Clarendon Hills (0.5% Native American/Other), Woodridge (0.5% Native American/Other), and Lisle (0.5% Native American/Other).

Downers Grove's Multiracial Population

2,189 residents of Downers Grove, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Downers Grove is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Downers Grove ranks 799th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downers Grove's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Downers Grove's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.4%.

Downers Grove is more Multiracial than neighboring Westmont (2.9% Multiracial), Clarendon Hills (3.8% Multiracial), Darien (2.8% Multiracial), Woodridge (4.1% Multiracial), and Lisle (3.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.