Englewood, Chicago, IL Demographics

What is the population of Englewood?

There are 27,318 residents in Englewood, with a median age of 39. Of this, 48.59% are males and 51.41% are females. US-born citizens make up 93.81% of the resident pool in Englewood, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.3%. Additionally, 2.89% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 24,657 people in Englewood currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 27,318 1.2%
Male Population 13,273 -0.1%
Female Population 14,045 2.4%
Male Population 48.59%
Female Population 51.41%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 39 4.3%
Citizen U.S. Born 25,627 -0.1%
Citizen not U.S. Born 902 9.1%
Not Citizen 789 54.1%
Citizen U.S. Born 93.81%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.3%
Not Citizen 2.89%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 59 293.3%
Moved from Same County 2,401 -9.7%
Moved from Same State 69 -43.0%
Moved from Different State 90 114.3%
Same House as Last Year 24,657 2.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.22%
Moved from Same County 8.8%
Moved from Same State 0.25%
Moved from Different State 0.33%
Same House as Last Year 90.4%

What are the employment statistics in Englewood?

White-collar workers make up 74.96% of the working population in Englewood, while blue-collar employees account for 25.04%. There are also 1,218 entrepreneurs in Englewood (6.36% of the workforce); 13,350 workers employed in private companies (69.73%); and 2,506 people working in governmental institutions (13.09%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 14,350 103.5%
Blue Collar 4,794 102.7%
White Collar 74.96%
Blue Collar 25.04%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 1,218 94.9%
Private Companies 13,350 113.8%
Governmental Workers 2,506 73.1%
Not for Profit Companies 2,070 88.7%
Self Employees 6.36%
Private Companies 69.73%
Governmental Workers 13.09%
Not for Profit Companies 10.81%

How many households are there in Englewood?

There are a total of 11,382 households in Englewood, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 48.9% of these Englewood households, while non-family units account for the remaining 51.1%. Additionally, 28.11% of households have children and 71.89% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 11,382 2.2%
Average People per Household 2 -15.6%
Family Households 5,566 0.2%
Non-Family Households 5,816 4.2%
Family Households 48.9%
Non-Family Households 51.1%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 3,199 -6.7%
Households without Children 8,183 6.2%
Households with Children 28.11%
Households without Children 71.89%

What are the median and average incomes in Englewood?

The average annual household income in Englewood is $45,127, while the median household income sits at $33,235 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $37,959, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $29,753.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $45,127 5.5%
Median Household Income $33,235 10.2%
People below Poverty Level 7,975 -9.0%
People above Poverty Level 18,782 6.9%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Englewood?

There are 15,348 housing units in Englewood, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1943. Of the 11,382 occupied housing units in Englewood, 25% are owner-occupied, while 75% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 46.98% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $177,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,010 per month in Englewood.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 15,348 -0.9%
Median Year Built 1943 -0.1%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 7,178 4.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1,585 -5.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 1,017 0.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 1,527 -1.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 1,645 -3.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 357 -23.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 839 -15.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 552 -5.5%
Built between 2010 and 2019 621 1.0%
Built in 2020 or Later 27 125.0%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 11,382 2.2%
Owner Occupied 2,846 0.7%
Renter Occupied 8,536 2.8%
Owner Occupied 25%
Renter Occupied 75%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 1,337 0.7%
Without Mortgage 1,509 0.7%
Median Value with Mortgage $177,300 48.9%
Median Value without Mortgage $154,500 17.2%
Median Housing Costs per Month $1,010 3.6%
With Mortgage 46.98%
Without Mortgage 53.02%

What is the level of education in Englewood?

Approximately 50.67% of the population in Englewood holds a high school degree (that's 10,974 residents), while 25.47% have attained a college certificate (5,516 locals) and 9.05% have a bachelor's degree (1,961 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 1,344 48.0%
Some High School 10,974 7.6%
Some College 5,516 -8.9%
Associate Degree 1,385 11.0%
Bachelor's Degree 1,961 -6.7%
Graduate Degree 478 -19.0%
No High School 6.21%
Some High School 50.67%
Some College 25.47%
Associate Degree 6.39%
Bachelor's Degree 9.05%
Graduate Degree 2.21%

What is the marital status of Englewood residents?

A total of 13,517 people in Englewood have never been married (which represents 59.44% of the total population), while 4,617 of them are wedded (20.3%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 698 (3.07%) and 2,658 (11.69%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 13,517 2.5%
Married 4,617 4.1%
Separated 698 -16.3%
Widowed 1,949 13.8%
Divorced 2,658 10.3%
Never Married 59.44%
Married 20.3%
Separated 3.07%
Widowed 8.57%
Divorced 11.69%

What are the most common means of transportation in Englewood?

The top three means of transportation people in Englewood use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and subway or elevated. A total of 5,502 residents commute by car, 1,825 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 568 by subway or elevated
Y-o-Y Change
Car 5,502 -3.1%
Bus or TrolleyBus 1,825 8.6%
Subway or Elevated 568 N/A
Railroad 44 -2.2%
Bicycle 21 16.7%
Walk 172 5.5%

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.