What is the population of DuPage County?
How diversified is the population of DuPage County?
What are some of the age characteristics of the population?
What is the educational attainment of the population?
How large is the area of DuPage County?
How many municipalities are there in DuPage County?
What is the median income of DuPage County residents?
What is the median value of housing in DuPage County?
How many businesses are located in DuPage County?
Who are some of the largest employers in DuPage County?
How many jobs are there in DuPage County?
How many residents of other counties work in DuPage County?
How do I get a copy of DuPage County's comprehensive plan?
How do I get more detailed information about DuPage County?
How can I get Census data?
What is another source for obtaining demographic and economic information on the Chicago Metropolitan region?
Can I get demographic data for smaller geographic areas, such as census tracts, block groups and districts within DuPage County?
Can I get maps of specific areas within DuPage County? 
How can I find out whether my property is in an unincorporated area or within the boundaries of a municipality?
What are the public transportation options in DuPage County?

What is the population of DuPage County?
The U.S. Census Bureau (www.census.gov) 2008 population estimate for DuPage County is 930,528 (the 2000 Census population for DuPage County was 904,161) | TOP |

How diversified is the population of DuPage County?
During the 2000-2008 period, the County's minority population experienced substantial growth. This growth can be attributed mainly to a wide variety of jobs and housing opportunities that are found in DuPage County. | TOP |

2000 and 2008 Race and Ethnicity as Percent of Total DuPage Population

Minorities in DuPage County (Based on 2008 Census estimates data). The County's total population in 2008 was 930,528.

What are some of the age characteristics of the population?
The median age of the DuPage County population in 2008 was 38.1 years. 10.8% of the population was 65 or older, and 25% was younger than 18. | TOP |

What is the educational attainment of the population?
DuPage County ranks first in the State of Illinois in educational attainment. 45% of the persons over 25 have a Bachelor's degree or higher. | TOP |

How large is the area of DuPage County?
DuPage County has a land area of approximately 334 square miles. | TOP |

How many municipalities are there in DuPage County?
There are 39 municipalities that are located wholly or partly within the County. | TOP |

What is the median income of DuPage County residents?
In 2008, DuPage County had a median annual household income of $77,033. | TOP |

What is the median value of housing in DuPage County?
The 2008 median value of owner-occupied housing units was $334,300. The median monthly rent of renter-occupied housing units was $1,003. | TOP |

How many businesses are located in DuPage County?
In 2007, there were 34,071 business establishments in DuPage County (U.S. Census Bureau). | TOP |

Who are some of the largest employers in DuPage County?
BP America, Lucent Technologies, Argonne National Lab, United Parcel Service, Northern Illinois Gas, Fermi Lab, Edward Hospital, International Truck and Engine Corporation, Hinsdale Hospital, Tellabs, McDonald's Corporation, DuPage County, College of DuPage. | TOP |

How many jobs are there in DuPage County?
Based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis, in 2007 there were 740,149 jobs in DuPage County.  | TOP |

How many residents of other counties work in DuPage County?
DuPage County has become an important economic engine for the Northeastern Illinois region as it provides jobs for thousands of workers who live in other counties. Based on the 2000 Census, 256,000 daily work trips into DuPage originate in other counties (a 300% increase over the 1980 number). (Please see Graph 1: Work trips to DuPage County destinations 1970-2000, and Graph 2: 2000 Work trips into DuPage originating outside the County).

DuPage County is a net exporter of over 65,000 jobs (256,000 residents of other counties commute daily to work into DuPage, while 191,000 people who live in DuPage work in other counties). Map 1: 2000 Number of Work Trips into and from DuPage County provides a geographic representation of the worker flows.| TOP |
 

How do I get a copy of DuPage County's comprehensive plan?
By calling the Department of Economic Development and Planning at 630-407-6700. | TOP |

How do I get more detailed information about DuPage County?
Please see the "2002 Profile" | TOP |

How can I get Census data?
From the U.S. Census Bureau (www.census.gov) | TOP |

What is another source for obtaining demographic and economic information on the Chicago Metropolitan region?
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)  (www.cmap.illinois.gov ) is an excellent source for data and projections for the region and its political subdivisions. | TOP |

Can I get demographic data for smaller geographic areas, such as census tracts, block groups and districts within DuPage County?
Yes, by calling the Department of Economic Development and Planning: 630-407-6700| TOP |

Can I get maps of specific areas within DuPage County?
Yes, by calling the Department of Economic Development and Planning at 630-407-6700. These maps can also include demographic and other location-specific data. (There is a charge for this service.) | TOP |

How can I find out whether my property is in an unincorporated area or within the boundaries of a municipality?
By calling the Department of Economic Development and Planning at 630-407-6700. | TOP |

What are the public transportation options in DuPage County?
DuPage County is served by three Metra commuter rail lines, and many Pace bus routes. For more information go to (www.metrarail.com and www.pacebus.com). | TOP |