Far Southeast Side Chicago, Chicago, IL Demographics
What is the population of Far Southeast Side Chicago?
There are 202,159 residents in Far Southeast Side Chicago, with a median age of 39. Of this, 45.53% are males and 54.47% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.57% of the resident pool in Far Southeast Side Chicago, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.86%. Additionally, 4.56% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 181,175 people in Far Southeast Side Chicago currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 202,159 | -3.1% |
| Male Population | 92,044 | -2.8% |
| Female Population | 110,115 | -3.3% |
Male Population 45.53%
Female Population 54.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | -2.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 183,101 | -4.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 9,832 | 4.1% |
| Not Citizen | 9,226 | 8.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 90.57%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.86%
Not Citizen 4.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 420 | 47.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 15,176 | -9.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 876 | 2.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,168 | 8.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 181,175 | -2.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.21%
Moved from Same County 7.6%
Moved from Same State 0.44%
Moved from Different State 1.09%
Same House as Last Year 90.67%
What are the employment statistics in Far Southeast Side Chicago?
White-collar workers make up 75.98% of the working population in Far Southeast Side Chicago, while blue-collar employees account for 24.02%. There are also 10,190 entrepreneurs in Far Southeast Side Chicago (6.36% of the workforce); 102,842 workers employed in private companies (64.16%); and 30,115 people working in governmental institutions (18.79%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 121,797 | 92.5% |
| Blue Collar | 38,498 | 90.6% |
White Collar 75.98%
Blue Collar 24.02%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 10,190 | 100.8% |
| Private Companies | 102,842 | 91.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 30,115 | 89.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 17,147 | 93.5% |
Self Employees 6.36%
Private Companies 64.16%
Governmental Workers 18.79%
Not for Profit Companies 10.7%
How many households are there in Far Southeast Side Chicago?
There are a total of 81,403 households in Far Southeast Side Chicago, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 57.35% of these Far Southeast Side Chicago households, while non-family units account for the remaining 42.65%. Additionally, 27.67% of households have children and 72.33% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 81,403 | -0.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -22.2% |
| Family Households | 46,688 | -1.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 34,715 | 1.1% |
Family Households 57.35%
Non-Family Households 42.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 22,524 | -2.3% |
| Households without Children | 58,878 | 0.3% |
Households with Children 27.67%
Households without Children 72.33%
What are the median and average incomes in Far Southeast Side Chicago?
The average annual household income in Far Southeast Side Chicago is $68,916, while the median household income sits at $50,478 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $46,841, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $58,398. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $47,699 and $45,752, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $68,916 | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income | $50,478 | 1.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 45,059 | -0.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 152,992 | -4.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Far Southeast Side Chicago?
There are 96,635 housing units in Far Southeast Side Chicago, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1949. Of the 81,403 occupied housing units in Far Southeast Side Chicago, 54.22% are owner-occupied, while 45.78% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 56.76% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $190,750. In general, housing costs reach $1,136 per month in Far Southeast Side Chicago.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 96,635 | -0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1949 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 39,586 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 14,681 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16,589 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12,760 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4,478 | -4.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,469 | 5.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,284 | -8.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,212 | -13.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,299 | 28.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 279 | 35.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 81,403 | -0.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 44,136 | -0.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 37,266 | -0.2% |
Owner Occupied 54.22%
Renter Occupied 45.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 25,051 | -2.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 19,086 | 1.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $190,750 | 5.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $175,900 | 9.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,136 | 4.3% |
With Mortgage 56.76%
Without Mortgage 43.24%
What is the level of education in Far Southeast Side Chicago?
Approximately 37.77% of the population in Far Southeast Side Chicago holds a high school degree (that's 59,011 residents), while 27.37% have attained a college certificate (42,768 locals) and 13.48% have a bachelor's degree (21,071 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 8,404 | -0.1% |
| Some High School | 59,011 | -4.3% |
| Some College | 42,768 | -14.9% |
| Associate Degree | 12,490 | -1.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21,071 | -2.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,512 | 0.8% |
No High School 5.38%
Some High School 37.77%
Some College 27.37%
Associate Degree 7.99%
Bachelor's Degree 13.48%
Graduate Degree 8.01%
What is the marital status of Far Southeast Side Chicago residents?
A total of 81,339 people in Far Southeast Side Chicago have never been married (which represents 47.75% of the total population), while 50,978 of them are wedded (29.93%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 5,904 (3.47%) and 19,170 (11.25%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 81,339 | -5.1% |
| Married | 50,978 | -0.7% |
| Separated | 5,904 | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 12,947 | -2.1% |
| Divorced | 19,170 | -2.7% |
Never Married 47.75%
Married 29.93%
Separated 3.47%
Widowed 7.6%
Divorced 11.25%
What are the most common means of transportation in Far Southeast Side Chicago?
The top three means of transportation people in Far Southeast Side Chicago use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 52,796 residents commute by car, 9,040 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 1,495 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 52,796 | -3.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 9,040 | -17.3% |
| Railroad | 1,437 | -9.2% |
| Bicycle | 126 | 40.0% |
| Motorcycle | 14 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 906 | 44.3% |
| Walk | 1,495 | 4.2% |
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.