Deerfield, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Deerfield, Illinois is 19,185 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 129th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $189,705, the median home value is $608,600, and the median age is 44.5.
The population has grown 4.9% since 2010 (18,245 → 19,138).
19,185
Population
3464
People / sq mi
$189,705
Median Income
$608,600
Median Home Value
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Deerfield covers 5.5 sq mi of land at 3464 people per square mile.
About Deerfield, IL
Educational attainment is the headline number in Deerfield: 82.7% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Deerfield is a city in Illinois with a population of 19,185.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $189,705, putting Deerfield near the top of US cities. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 1.2%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $608,600, with typical rent around $2,345.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 82.7% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 25.2% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Deerfield usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Deerfield village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Deerfield village had a population of 18,245 in 2010 and 19,138 in 2024, a 4.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 19,138 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.35%.
19,138
Population (2024)
18,245
Population (2010)
19,138
Peak (2024)
0.35%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,245 |
| 2011 | 18,269 |
| 2012 | 18,260 |
| 2013 | 18,300 |
| 2014 | 18,353 |
| 2015 | 18,971 |
| 2016 | 18,965 |
| 2017 | 18,908 |
| 2018 | 18,741 |
| 2019 | 18,646 |
| 2020 | 19,130 |
| 2021 | 19,067 |
| 2022 | 19,004 |
| 2023 | 19,006 |
| 2024 | 19,138 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$189,705
Median Household Income
$95,714
Per Capita Income
1.2%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$608,600
Median Home Value
$2,345
Median Rent
83.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
98.7%
High School+
82.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
7.0%
Drive Alone
62.4%
Public Transit
25.2%
Work From Home
28.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
23.1%
Foreign Born
87.8%
Non-English at Home
4.2%
Veterans
8.2%
With Disability
98.8%
Health Insurance
98.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 22.2% |
| Information | 13.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.6% |
| Construction | 2.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.8% |
| Retail Trade | 1.5% |
| Public Administration | 1.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Deerfield, Illinois has a population of 19,185 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 129th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Deerfield, Illinois is $189,705, with 1.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Deerfield, Illinois is $608,600, with median monthly rent at $2,345 and a homeownership rate of 83.3%.
The median age in Deerfield, Illinois is 44.5 years. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
The population has grown 4.9% since 2010 (18,245 → 19,138).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.