Near East Side Chicago, Chicago, IL Demographics
What is the population of Near East Side Chicago?
There are 6,776 residents in Near East Side Chicago, with a median age of 35. Of this, 47.37% are males and 52.63% are females. US-born citizens make up 64.24% of the resident pool in Near East Side Chicago, while non-US-born citizens account for 16.31%. Additionally, 19.45% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 4,295 people in Near East Side Chicago currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 6,776 | 7.5% |
| Male Population | 3,210 | 12.3% |
| Female Population | 3,566 | 3.5% |
Male Population 47.37%
Female Population 52.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | -2.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 4,353 | 5.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,105 | 14.9% |
| Not Citizen | 1,318 | 9.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 64.24%
Citizen not U.S. Born 16.31%
Not Citizen 19.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 352 | 15.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,091 | 13.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 266 | 37.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 724 | 27.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 4,295 | 1.8% |
Moved from Abroad 5.23%
Moved from Same County 16.22%
Moved from Same State 3.95%
Moved from Different State 10.76%
Same House as Last Year 63.84%
What are the employment statistics in Near East Side Chicago?
White-collar workers make up 98.01% of the working population in Near East Side Chicago, while blue-collar employees account for 1.99%. There are also 436 entrepreneurs in Near East Side Chicago (9.64% of the workforce); 3,124 workers employed in private companies (69.1%); and 368 people working in governmental institutions (8.14%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 4,431 | 7.5% |
| Blue Collar | 90 | 1.1% |
White Collar 98.01%
Blue Collar 1.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 436 | -4.8% |
| Private Companies | 3,124 | 11.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 368 | -10.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 593 | 11.7% |
Self Employees 9.64%
Private Companies 69.1%
Governmental Workers 8.14%
Not for Profit Companies 13.12%
How many households are there in Near East Side Chicago?
There are a total of 4,037 households in Near East Side Chicago, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 34.68% of these Near East Side Chicago households, while non-family units account for the remaining 65.3%. Additionally, 7.83% of households have children and 92.17% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 4,037 | 4.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 1,400 | 17.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,636 | -1.3% |
Family Households 34.68%
Non-Family Households 65.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 316 | 14.9% |
| Households without Children | 3,721 | 3.6% |
Households with Children 7.83%
Households without Children 92.17%
What are the median and average incomes in Near East Side Chicago?
The average annual household income in Near East Side Chicago is $216,292, while the median household income sits at $124,053 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $124,750, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $170,240. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $56,180 and $132,051, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $216,292 | 2.6% |
| Median Household Income | $124,053 | 3.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 4 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 6,203 | 9.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Near East Side Chicago?
There are 4,797 housing units in Near East Side Chicago, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1994. Of the 4,037 occupied housing units in Near East Side Chicago, 35.47% are owner-occupied, while 64.53% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 54.05% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $535,650. In general, housing costs reach $2,556 per month in Near East Side Chicago.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 4,797 | 2.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1994 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 436 | -6.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 29 | 190.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 146 | -4.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 463 | -3.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 474 | -4.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 581 | -7.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 355 | 2.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,520 | 8.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 777 | 8.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 15 | 1,400.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,037 | 4.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,432 | 0.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $2,605 | 6.7% |
Owner Occupied 35.47%
Renter Occupied 64.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 774 | -1.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 658 | 2.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $535,650 | 1.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $759,100 | 23.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,556 | 8.0% |
With Mortgage 54.05%
Without Mortgage 45.95%
What is the level of education in Near East Side Chicago?
Approximately 5.32% of the population in Near East Side Chicago holds a high school degree (that's 338 residents), while 6.74% have attained a college certificate (428 locals) and 43.22% have a bachelor's degree (2,744 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 46 | 206.7% |
| Some High School | 338 | -0.3% |
| Some College | 428 | 3.4% |
| Associate Degree | 139 | 14.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,744 | 11.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,654 | 5.5% |
No High School 0.72%
Some High School 5.32%
Some College 6.74%
Associate Degree 2.19%
Bachelor's Degree 43.22%
Graduate Degree 41.8%
What is the marital status of Near East Side Chicago residents?
A total of 3,016 people in Near East Side Chicago have never been married (which represents 46.89% of the total population), while 2,806 of them are wedded (43.63%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 73 (1.13%) and 303 (4.71%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 3,016 | 5.5% |
| Married | 2,806 | 15.4% |
| Separated | 73 | 23.7% |
| Widowed | 234 | -2.9% |
| Divorced | 303 | 303.0% |
Never Married 46.89%
Married 43.63%
Separated 1.13%
Widowed 3.64%
Divorced 4.71%
What are the most common means of transportation in Near East Side Chicago?
The top three means of transportation people in Near East Side Chicago use to get to work are: walking, car and bus or trolley bus. A total of 1,325 residents commute by walking, 1,071 prefer going to work by car and 342 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,071 | 7.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 342 | 25.3% |
| Railroad | 255 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 6 | -14.3% |
| Bicycle | 33 | -32.6% |
| TaxiCab | 89 | -29.4% |
| Walk | 1,325 | -9.4% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 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.