Palatine, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Palatine, Illinois is 66,548 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 18th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $95,950, the median home value is $347,900, and the median age is 39.6.
The population has declined 3.9% since 2010 (68,611 → 65,951).
66,548
Population
4714
People / sq mi
$95,950
Median Income
$347,900
Median Home Value
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Palatine covers 14.1 sq mi of land at 4714 people per square mile.
About Palatine, IL
Palatine stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 4,714 people per square mile. Palatine is a city in Illinois with a population of 66,548. It ranks #18 among cities in Illinois by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $95,950 — above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.6%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $347,900, with typical rent around $1,467.
College attainment is above the local norm at 49.8%, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 18.0%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Palatine: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Palatine village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Palatine village had a population of 68,611 in 2010 and 65,951 in 2024, a -3.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 69,427 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -0.28%.
65,951
Population (2024)
68,611
Population (2010)
69,427
Peak (2014)
-0.28%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 68,611 |
| 2011 | 68,886 |
| 2012 | 69,170 |
| 2013 | 69,378 |
| 2014 | 69,427 |
| 2015 | 69,302 |
| 2016 | 68,953 |
| 2017 | 68,506 |
| 2018 | 67,942 |
| 2019 | 67,482 |
| 2020 | 67,670 |
| 2021 | 66,438 |
| 2022 | 65,572 |
| 2023 | 65,385 |
| 2024 | 65,951 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.3% |
Economy & Income
$95,950
Median Household Income
$49,950
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$347,900
Median Home Value
$1,467
Median Rent
67.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.1%
High School+
49.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.3%
Drive Alone
70.7%
Public Transit
18.0%
Work From Home
28.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
14.6%
Foreign Born
64.1%
Non-English at Home
3.2%
Veterans
10.1%
With Disability
90.7%
Health Insurance
97.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 15.0% |
| Manufacturing | 12.7% |
| Information | 11.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.1% |
| Retail Trade | 6.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.3% |
| Construction | 4.3% |
| Public Administration | 1.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Palatine, Illinois has a population of 66,548 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 18th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Palatine, Illinois is $95,950, with 7.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Palatine, Illinois is $347,900, with median monthly rent at $1,467 and a homeownership rate of 67.2%.
The median age in Palatine, Illinois is 39.6 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
The population has declined 3.9% since 2010 (68,611 → 65,951).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.