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Elmhurst School District 205
Elmhurst School District 205 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 47,623. The median household income is $148,709 and the median age is 41.6.
47,623
Population
3989
People / sq mi
$148,709
Median Income
41.6
Median Age
Elmhurst School District 205 covers 12 sq mi of land at 3989.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 56.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$148,709
Median Household Income
$75,868
Per Capita Income
2.5%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$562,800
Median Home Value
$1,649
Median Rent
80.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
95.6%
High School+
62.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Elmhurst School District 205 serves a community with a population of 47,623 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Elmhurst School District 205 is $148,709, with a per capita income of $75,868. The poverty rate is 2.5%.
Elmhurst School District 205 is 76.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 56.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Elmhurst School District 205, 95.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Elmhurst School District 205 is $562,800, with a median rent of $1,649. The homeownership rate is 80.0%.
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Data for Elmhurst School District 205 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1713970).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.