Chicago Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Chicago?
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There are 2,699,347 residents in Chicago, with a median age of 34.8. Of this, 48.56% are males and 51.44% are females. US-born citizens make up 77.95% of the resident pool in Chicago, while non-US-born citizens account for 11.32%. Additionally, 10.73% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 2,265,863 people in Chicago currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 2,265,863 people in Chicago currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 2,699,347 | -0.4% |
| Male Population | 1,310,878 | -0.5% |
| Female Population | 1,388,469 | -0.2% |
Male population 48.56%
Female population 51.44%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.8 | 0.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 2,104,116 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not US Born | 305,520 | 0.7% |
| Not Citizen | 289,711 | -5.1% |
Citizen US Born 77.95%
Citizen not US Born 11.32%
Not Citizen 10.73%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 19,529 | -10.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 301,876 | -0.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 21,132 | -4.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 56,795 | 3.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 2,265,863 | -0.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.73%
Moved from Same County 11.33%
Moved from Same State 0.79%
Moved from Different State 2.13%
Same House as Last Year 85.02%
What are the employment statistics in Chicago?
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White-collar workers make up 82.6% of the working population in Chicago, while blue-collar employees account for 17.4%. There are also 112,379 entrepreneurs in Chicago (8.25% of the workforce); 932,241 workers employed in private companies (68.46%); and 161,808 people working in governmental institutions (11.88%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,124,763 | 1.4% |
| Blue Collar | 236,869 | -3.5% |
White Collar 82.6%
Blue Collar 17.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 112,379 | 4.9% |
| Private Companies | 932,241 | -0.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 161,808 | 3.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 155,204 | 3.2% |
Self Employees 8.25%
Private Companies 68.46%
Governmental Workers 11.88%
Not for Profit Companies 11.4%
How many households are there in Chicago?
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There are a total of 1,081,143 households in Chicago, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 52.33% of these Chicago households, while non-family units account for the remaining 47.67%. Additionally, 25.36% of households have children and 74.64% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 1,081,143 | 1.3% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -1.6% |
| Family Households | 565,754 | -0.2% |
| Non-family Households | 515,389 | 3.1% |
Family Households 52.33%
Non-family Households 47.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 274,229 | -2.2% |
| Households without Children | 806,914 | 2.6% |
Households with Children 25.36%
Households without Children 74.64%
What are the median and average incomes in Chicago?
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The average annual household income in Chicago is $94,733, while the median household income sits at $62,097 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $76,444, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $66,118. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $35,213 and $35,843, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $94,733 | 4.4% |
| Median Household Income | $62,097 | 6.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 450,887 | -6.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 2,159,660 | 0.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Chicago?
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There are 1,217,686 housing units in Chicago, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1951. Of the 1,081,143 occupied housing units in Chicago, 45.35% are owner-occupied, while 54.65% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.92% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $284,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,282 per month in Chicago.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.92% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $284,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,282 per month in Chicago.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,217,686 | 0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1951 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 490,973 | -3.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 109,384 | -3.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 147,443 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 120,031 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 93,923 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 57,953 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 62,416 | 5.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 95,407 | -1.8% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 40,156 | 26.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,081,143 | 1.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 490,295 | 2.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 590,848 | 0.7% |
Owner Occupied 45.35%
Renter Occupied 54.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 323,199 | 1.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 167,096 | 4.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $284,100 | 4.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $236,800 | 3.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,282 | 3.3% |
With Mortgage 65.92%
Without Mortgage 34.08%
What is the level of education in Chicago?
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Approximately 29.96% of the population in Chicago holds a high school degree (that's 643,170 residents), while 19.53% have attained a college certificate (429,585 locals) and 23.47% have a bachelor's degree (503,868 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 135,945 | -5.5% |
| Some High School | 643,170 | -2.5% |
| Some College | 429,585 | -0.9% |
| Associate Degree | 118,573 | -0.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 503,868 | 3.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 325,961 | 5.5% |
No High School 6.33%
Some High School 29.96%
Some College 19.53%
Associate Degree 5.52%
Bachelor's Degree 23.47%
Graduate Degree 15.18%
What is the marital status of Chicago residents?
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A total of 1,085,932 people in Chicago have never been married (which represents 48.61% of the total population), while 848,562 of them are wedded (37.98%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 52,248 (2.34%) and 182,799 (8.18%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,085,932 | -0.1% |
| Married | 848,562 | 0.7% |
| Separated | 52,248 | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 116,665 | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 182,799 | -1.1% |
Never Married 48.61%
Married 37.98%
Separated 2.34%
Widowed 5.22%
Divorced 8.18%
What are the most common means of transportation in Chicago?
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The top three means of transportation people in Chicago use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 743,432 residents commute by car, 162,884 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 81,472 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 743,432 | -1.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 162,884 | -7.6% |
| Subway or Elevated | 21,883 | N/A |
| Railroad | 1,911 | -7.3% |
| Ferryboat | 179 | 29.7% |
| Bicycle | 20,370 | -10.2% |
| Motorcycle | 901 | -13.7% |
| TaxiCab | 12,102 | 7.8% |
| Walk | 81,472 | -6.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Chicago by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
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| 60601 | 14,513 | 8,046 | $109,625.00 | $197,328.00 |
| 60602 | 1,596 | 977 | $226,276.00 | $352,835.00 |
| 60603 | 1,186 | 644 | $140,125.00 | $223,495.00 |
| 60604 | 729 | 437 | $58,558.00 | $136,690.00 |
| 60605 | 30,950 | 16,266 | $109,194.00 | $153,980.00 |
| 60606 | 3,204 | 2,327 | $121,982.00 | $177,715.00 |
| 60607 | 30,306 | 13,532 | $103,173.00 | $133,202.00 |
| 60608 | 80,011 | 26,211 | $57,183.00 | $75,778.00 |
| 60609 | 60,551 | 21,967 | $40,324.00 | $55,404.00 |
| 60610 | 40,954 | 24,277 | $95,994.00 | $153,502.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
