Glen Ellyn, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Glen Ellyn, Illinois is 28,270 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 72nd-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $133,346, the median home value is $522,600, and the median age is 41.3.
The population has grown 3.8% since 2010 (27,806 → 28,872).
28,270
Population
4056
People / sq mi
$133,346
Median Income
$522,600
Median Home Value
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Glen Ellyn covers 7.0 sq mi of land at 4056 people per square mile.
About Glen Ellyn, IL
Remote work is unusually prominent in Glen Ellyn: 28.2% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. With 28,270 residents, Glen Ellyn is a city in Illinois.
Median household income is $133,346, above the US median of $78,538. Only 3.6% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $522,600, with typical rent around $1,326.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 68.3% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 28.2% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Glen Ellyn — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Glen Ellyn village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Glen Ellyn village had a population of 27,806 in 2010 and 28,872 in 2024, a 3.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 28,941 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.28%.
28,872
Population (2024)
27,806
Population (2010)
28,941
Peak (2020)
0.28%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,806 |
| 2011 | 27,964 |
| 2012 | 28,078 |
| 2013 | 28,190 |
| 2014 | 28,204 |
| 2015 | 28,239 |
| 2016 | 28,145 |
| 2017 | 28,052 |
| 2018 | 27,878 |
| 2019 | 27,714 |
| 2020 | 28,941 |
| 2021 | 28,724 |
| 2022 | 28,567 |
| 2023 | 28,634 |
| 2024 | 28,872 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$133,346
Median Household Income
$73,337
Per Capita Income
3.6%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$522,600
Median Home Value
$1,326
Median Rent
77.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.2%
High School+
68.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
8.1%
Drive Alone
55.6%
Public Transit
28.2%
Work From Home
29.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
26.2%
Foreign Born
82.0%
Non-English at Home
5.6%
Veterans
8.6%
With Disability
97.2%
Health Insurance
95.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 20.0% |
| Manufacturing | 11.7% |
| Information | 9.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.3% |
| Construction | 3.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.6% |
| Retail Trade | 3.3% |
| Public Administration | 3.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Glen Ellyn, Illinois has a population of 28,270 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 72nd-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Glen Ellyn, Illinois is $133,346, with 3.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Glen Ellyn, Illinois is $522,600, with median monthly rent at $1,326 and a homeownership rate of 77.9%.
The median age in Glen Ellyn, Illinois is 41.3 years. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
The population has grown 3.8% since 2010 (27,806 → 28,872).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.