Chicago, IL Demographics
What is the population of Chicago?
There are 2,707,648 residents in Chicago, with a median age of 35. Of this, 48.54% are males and 51.46% are females. US-born citizens make up 77.44% of the resident pool in Chicago, while non-US-born citizens account for 11.89%. Additionally, 10.67% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 2,292,577 people in Chicago currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 2,707,648 | -0.5% |
| Male Population | 1,314,256 | -1.0% |
| Female Population | 1,393,392 | -0.1% |
Male Population 48.54%
Female Population 51.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | -0.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 2,096,818 | -1.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 321,810 | 0.8% |
| Not Citizen | 289,020 | 2.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 77.44%
Citizen not U.S. Born 11.89%
Not Citizen 10.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 21,872 | 11.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 279,226 | -4.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 20,772 | -6.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 62,072 | 1.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 2,292,577 | -0.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.82%
Moved from Same County 10.43%
Moved from Same State 0.78%
Moved from Different State 2.32%
Same House as Last Year 85.66%
What are the employment statistics in Chicago?
White-collar workers make up 83.14% of the working population in Chicago, while blue-collar employees account for 16.86%. There are also 233,516 entrepreneurs in Chicago (8.44% of the workforce); 1,859,504 workers employed in private companies (67.24%); and 343,848 people working in governmental institutions (12.43%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,299,004 | 100.4% |
| Blue Collar | 466,264 | 99.5% |
White Collar 83.14%
Blue Collar 16.86%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 233,516 | 100.6% |
| Private Companies | 1,859,504 | 99.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 343,848 | 101.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 328,400 | 105.1% |
Self Employees 8.44%
Private Companies 67.24%
Governmental Workers 12.43%
Not for Profit Companies 11.88%
How many households are there in Chicago?
There are a total of 1,146,547 households in Chicago, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 50.59% of these Chicago households, while non-family units account for the remaining 49.41%. Additionally, 24.01% of households have children and 75.99% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 1,146,547 | 1.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -15.2% |
| Family Households | 580,093 | 0.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 566,454 | 2.6% |
Family Households 50.59%
Non-Family Households 49.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 275,329 | -1.3% |
| Households without Children | 871,218 | 2.4% |
Households with Children 24.01%
Households without Children 75.99%
What are the median and average incomes in Chicago?
The average annual household income in Chicago is $112,443, while the median household income sits at $75,134 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $92,347, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $80,016. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $48,104 and $44,056, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $112,443 | 3.8% |
| Median Household Income | $75,134 | 4.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 440,680 | -1.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 2,185,725 | -0.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Chicago?
There are 1,268,199 housing units in Chicago, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1952. Of the 1,146,547 occupied housing units in Chicago, 45.54% are owner-occupied, while 54.46% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.64% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $340,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,502 per month in Chicago.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,268,199 | 0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1952 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 496,256 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 103,405 | -2.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 147,317 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 122,459 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 100,236 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 63,016 | 3.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 61,704 | -1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 103,801 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 64,784 | 16.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 5,221 | 129.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,146,547 | 1.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 522,179 | 1.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 624,368 | 1.6% |
Owner Occupied 45.54%
Renter Occupied 54.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 337,522 | 0.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 184,657 | 2.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $340,000 | 2.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $276,400 | 3.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,502 | 3.2% |
With Mortgage 64.64%
Without Mortgage 35.36%
What is the level of education in Chicago?
Approximately 28.78% of the population in Chicago holds a high school degree (that's 624,979 residents), while 18.18% have attained a college certificate (394,764 locals) and 24.5% have a bachelor's degree (532,145 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 137,410 | 2.1% |
| Some High School | 624,979 | -2.1% |
| Some College | 394,764 | -8.3% |
| Associate Degree | 124,393 | -0.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 532,145 | 1.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 357,893 | 2.4% |
No High School 6.33%
Some High School 28.78%
Some College 18.18%
Associate Degree 5.73%
Bachelor's Degree 24.5%
Graduate Degree 16.48%
What is the marital status of Chicago residents?
A total of 1,109,797 people in Chicago have never been married (which represents 49.06% of the total population), while 856,120 of them are wedded (37.85%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 50,375 (2.23%) and 183,930 (8.13%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,109,797 | -0.0% |
| Married | 856,120 | -0.4% |
| Separated | 50,375 | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 112,137 | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 183,930 | -0.5% |
Never Married 49.06%
Married 37.85%
Separated 2.23%
Widowed 4.96%
Divorced 8.13%
What are the most common means of transportation in Chicago?
The top three means of transportation people in Chicago use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and subway or elevated. A total of 721,454 residents commute by car, 128,732 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 114,647 by subway or elevated
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 721,454 | -1.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 128,732 | -8.2% |
| Subway or Elevated | 114,647 | N/A |
| Railroad | 15,607 | -11.4% |
| Ferryboat | 47 | -59.1% |
| Bicycle | 18,556 | -2.9% |
| Motorcycle | 810 | -11.4% |
| TaxiCab | 10,630 | 0.2% |
| Walk | 77,192 | 2.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Chicago by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60601 | 16,292 | 9,629 | $127,323 | $250,335 |
| 60602 | 1,127 | 551 | $123,047 | $126,923 |
| 60603 | 1,126 | 719 | $128,107 | $192,215 |
| 60604 | 653 | 383 | $77,806 | $182,244 |
| 60605 | 34,256 | 18,822 | $118,403 | $154,389 |
| 60606 | 3,527 | 2,637 | $139,148 | $192,142 |
| 60607 | 30,197 | 15,037 | $126,307 | $169,954 |
| 60608 | 81,459 | 30,070 | $70,704 | $90,495 |
| 60609 | 64,268 | 23,174 | $54,142 | $74,628 |
| 60610 | 45,282 | 27,145 | $105,649 | $172,895 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.