Elk Grove township, Illinois
Elk Grove township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Elk Grove township is a geographic entity located in Cook County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 93,072. The land area covers 27.57 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 93,072 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs | ±1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 38,076 | ±879 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 40,183 | ±956 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 38,076 | ±879 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,107 | ±397 |
| Median Home Value | $344,200 | ±$5,960 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,559 | ±$43 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $88,801 | ±$3,982 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,166 | ±$1,599 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% | ±1.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 7,488 | ±1,290 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | ±0.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 48,903 | ±1,387 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.7% | ±0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 92,996 (2024)
ID: 162818
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
2400 S ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RD, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL 60005-4558
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GUS Population: 5,182,617 (2024)
ID: 102545
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMPTROLLER
118 N CLARK ST, ROOM 1127, CHICAGO IL 60602-1394
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Riverside, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Roselle, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Bensenville, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Bloomingdale, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Itasca, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Bensenville, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Roselle, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Medinah, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Bloomingdale, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Chicago, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Oakton College
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College | 5.4 mi away | 1600 E Golf Rd., Des Plaines, IL, 60016-1268 |
8476351600
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SOUTH BRANCH
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 1711 WEST ALGONQUIN ROAD, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL, 60056 |
(847) 590-4090
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Chamberlain University-Illinois
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College | 6.4 mi away | 1221 N. Swift Road, Addison, IL, 60101 |
6309533660
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ELK GROVE VILLAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 1001 WELLINGTON AVENUE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, 60007 |
(847) 439-0447
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Americare Technical School
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College Vocational | 7.0 mi away | 505 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL, 60068-3143 |
8478258773
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WOOD DALE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 520 NORTH WOOD DALE ROAD, WOOD DALE, IL, 60191 |
(630) 766-6762
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Pivot Point Academy
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College Vocational | 7.2 mi away | 144 East Lake Street, Suite C, Bloomingdale, IL, 60108-0000 |
8479855900
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WOOD DALE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT MOBILE LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 520 NORTH WOOD DALE ROAD, WOOD DALE, IL, 60191 |
(630) 766-6762
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Rosel School of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 7.3 mi away | 307 Golf Mill Center, Niles, IL, 60714 |
7735085600
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ITASCA COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 500 WEST IRVING PARK ROAD, ITASCA, IL, 60143 |
(630) 773-1699
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CHICAGO OHARE INTL AP, IL US, located 3.3 miles from Elk Grove township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.6° | 18.8° | 25.2° | 1.99" | 11.3" |
| February | 35.7° | 21.8° | 28.8° | 1.97" | 10.7" |
| March | 47.0° | 31.0° | 39.0° | 2.45" | 5.5" |
| April | 59.0° | 40.3° | 49.7° | 3.75" | 1.3" |
| May | 70.5° | 50.6° | 60.6° | 4.49" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.4° | 60.8° | 70.6° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.5° | 66.4° | 75.4° | 3.71" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.5° | 65.1° | 73.8° | 4.25" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.5° | 57.1° | 66.3° | 3.19" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.7° | 45.4° | 54.0° | 3.43" | 0.2" |
| November | 48.4° | 34.1° | 41.3° | 2.42" | 1.8" |
| December | 36.6° | 24.4° | 30.5° | 2.11" | 7.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Grove Village village | Village | 1.9 mi | — |
| Mount Prospect village | Village | 3.1 mi | — |
| Des Plaines city | City | 3.9 mi | — |
| Rolling Meadows city | City | 4.0 mi | — |
| Itasca village | Village | 4.3 mi | — |
| Wood Dale city | City | 4.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1703123243. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.