Glen Ellyn, IL Demographics

A map of Glen Ellyn's Population by Race

Glen Ellyn, Illinois has an estimated population of 28,390, a slight decrease from the 28,846 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.1% White, 10.9% Asian, 6.9% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 3.0% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Glen Ellyn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Glen Ellyn has become more 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 Glen Ellyn, that probability was 38.9% in 2020 and 41.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Glen Ellyn is ranked the 71st 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). Glen Ellyn was ranked the 72nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Glen Ellyn's White Population

21,321 residents of Glen Ellyn, or 75.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Glen Ellyn is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Glen Ellyn ranks 1153rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glen Ellyn's White population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Glen Ellyn's population has decreased from 77.2% to 75.1%.

Glen Ellyn is more White than neighboring Lombard (66% White), Glendale Heights (27.8% White), Lisle (65.1% White), and Addison (40.8% White). Glen Ellyn is less White than neighboring Wheaton (76.3% White).

Glen Ellyn's Black Population

856 residents of Glen Ellyn, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Glen Ellyn is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Glen Ellyn ranks 275th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glen Ellyn's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. Black residents' share of Glen Ellyn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Glen Ellyn is less Black than neighboring Wheaton (4.1% Black), Lombard (5.1% Black), Glendale Heights (10% Black), Lisle (4.5% Black), and Addison (3.2% Black).

Glen Ellyn's Asian Population

3,094 residents of Glen Ellyn, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Glen Ellyn is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Glen Ellyn ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glen Ellyn's Asian population has grown by an estimated 32.2%. Asian residents' share of Glen Ellyn's population has increased from 8.1% to 10.9%.

Glen Ellyn is more Asian than neighboring Wheaton (5.8% Asian), Lombard (10.7% Asian), and Addison (8.6% Asian). Glen Ellyn is less Asian than neighboring Glendale Heights (25.5% Asian), and Lisle (17.4% Asian).

Glen Ellyn's Hispanic Population

1,967 residents of Glen Ellyn, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Glen Ellyn is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Glen Ellyn ranks 360th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glen Ellyn's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Glen Ellyn's population has decreased from 7.5% to 6.9%.

Glen Ellyn is less Hispanic than neighboring Wheaton (8.9% Hispanic), Lombard (14.4% Hispanic), Glendale Heights (33.2% Hispanic), Lisle (8.9% Hispanic), and Addison (46% Hispanic).

Glen Ellyn's Native American/Other Population

131 residents of Glen Ellyn, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Glen Ellyn is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Glen Ellyn ranks 941st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glen Ellyn's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 77.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Glen Ellyn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Glen Ellyn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lombard (0.3% Native American/Other), and Addison (0.1% Native American/Other). Glen Ellyn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wheaton (0.7% Native American/Other).

Glen Ellyn's Multiracial Population

1,021 residents of Glen Ellyn, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Glen Ellyn is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Glen Ellyn ranks 656th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glen Ellyn's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Glen Ellyn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Glen Ellyn is more Multiracial than neighboring Glendale Heights (3.1% Multiracial), Lisle (3.5% Multiracial), and Addison (1.2% Multiracial). Glen Ellyn is less Multiracial than neighboring Wheaton (4.2% 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.