Population 20,616 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bensenville
Household size in Bensenville
| Period | Bensenville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.97 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.73 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
At 2.73 people per household, Bensenville sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.80, in line with the national trend. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bensenville
| Period | Bensenville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.1 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.3 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Bensenville are younger than 41.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Chicago area overall, where the median age is 39.7. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.6, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bensenville
| Period | Bensenville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Bensenville as they are nationally: 11.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bensenville
Renters in Bensenville
| Period | Bensenville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.7% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.2% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Bensenville than nationally: 45.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among owners, 40.9% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bensenville
| Period | Bensenville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Bensenville: just 4.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bensenville
| Period | Bensenville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Bensenville is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The picture is much the same across the Chicago area.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bensenville
| Period | Bensenville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $959 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,170 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,129 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,488 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$529 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
Rent in Bensenville runs $1,488 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $529 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bensenville
Bachelor's degrees in Bensenville
| Period | Bensenville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Bensenville: 20.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.6 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bensenville
| Period | Bensenville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.0% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.6% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.5% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.5% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Bensenville never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bensenville
| Period | Bensenville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in Bensenville is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bensenville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensenville | 2.73 | 41.3 | 11.7% | 45.2% | 4.8% | 1969 | $1,488 | 20.3% | 80.5% | 5.6% |
| Wood Dale | 2.78 | 43.3 | 13.5% | 26.2% | 3.5% | 1971 | $1,721 | 28.3% | 83.3% | 3.2% |
| Addison | 2.76 | 40.8 | 10.6% | 31.3% | 4.3% | 1972 | $1,596 | 22.9% | 77.0% | 5.7% |
| Northlake | 2.84 | 42.0 | 10.5% | 26.6% | 6.6% | 1957 | $1,700 | 14.7% | 75.3% | 5.2% |
| Franklin Park | 3.06 | 38.2 | 15.2% | 25.5% | 4.3% | 1956 | $1,162 | 20.0% | 77.9% | 5.8% |
| Elmhurst | 2.67 | 42.6 | 4.2% | 19.5% | 6.3% | 1968 | $1,982 | 64.1% | 96.1% | 4.0% |
| Schiller Park | 2.67 | 39.1 | 11.5% | 40.8% | 5.4% | 1963 | $1,319 | 25.8% | 86.7% | 3.3% |
| Itasca | 2.60 | 42.7 | 9.6% | 26.2% | 6.0% | 1979 | $2,036 | 47.2% | 93.9% | 2.5% |
| Stone Park | 3.96 | 29.0 | 30.2% | 54.2% | 10.5% | 1964 | $1,425 | 12.1% | 70.2% | 6.8% |
| Berkeley | 2.80 | 43.0 | 15.2% | 18.7% | 4.4% | 1955 | $1,456 | 18.0% | 89.2% | 4.7% |
| Rosemont | 2.09 | 48.7 | 6.9% | 77.7% | 5.3% | 1970 | $775 | 26.9% | 86.8% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bensenville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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