Near North Side Chicago, Chicago, IL Demographics
What is the population of Near North Side Chicago?
There are 13,036 residents in Near North Side Chicago, with a median age of 32.4. Of this, 48.55% are males and 51.45% are females. US-born citizens make up 81.53% of the resident pool in Near North Side Chicago, while non-US-born citizens account for 9%. Additionally, 9.47% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 9,231 people in Near North Side Chicago currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 13,036 | 3.2% |
| Male Population | 6,329 | 3.1% |
| Female Population | 6,707 | 3.3% |
Male Population 48.55%
Female Population 51.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 32.4 | -1.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 10,628 | 2.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,173 | 1.9% |
| Not Citizen | 1,235 | 13.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 81.53%
Citizen not U.S. Born 9%
Not Citizen 9.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 202 | -1.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,035 | 11.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 228 | 1.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,232 | 17.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 9,231 | 0.1% |
Moved from Abroad 1.56%
Moved from Same County 15.74%
Moved from Same State 1.76%
Moved from Different State 9.53%
Same House as Last Year 71.4%
What are the employment statistics in Near North Side Chicago?
White-collar workers make up 96.75% of the working population in Near North Side Chicago, while blue-collar employees account for 3.25%. There are also 830 entrepreneurs in Near North Side Chicago (9% of the workforce); 6,905 workers employed in private companies (74.91%); and 466 people working in governmental institutions (5.06%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 8,918 | 4.3% |
| Blue Collar | 300 | -6.8% |
White Collar 96.75%
Blue Collar 3.25%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 830 | 3.6% |
| Private Companies | 6,905 | 5.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 466 | -1.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,017 | -0.7% |
Self Employees 9%
Private Companies 74.91%
Governmental Workers 5.06%
Not for Profit Companies 11.03%
How many households are there in Near North Side Chicago?
There are a total of 8,134 households in Near North Side Chicago, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 27.38% of these Near North Side Chicago households, while non-family units account for the remaining 72.62%. Additionally, 6.9% of households have children and 93.1% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 8,134 | 4.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 2,227 | 2.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 5,907 | 5.0% |
Family Households 27.38%
Non-Family Households 72.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 561 | 3.9% |
| Households without Children | 7,573 | 4.2% |
Households with Children 6.9%
Households without Children 93.1%
What are the median and average incomes in Near North Side Chicago?
The average annual household income in Near North Side Chicago is $182,895, while the median household income sits at $126,812 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $129,087, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $131,235. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $40,950 and $145,613, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $182,895 | 5.0% |
| Median Household Income | $126,812 | 8.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 4 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 11,440 | 3.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Near North Side Chicago?
There are 9,449 housing units in Near North Side Chicago, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1986. Of the 8,134 occupied housing units in Near North Side Chicago, 38.03% are owner-occupied, while 61.97% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.98% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $532,300. In general, housing costs reach $2,579 per month in Near North Side Chicago.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 9,449 | 2.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1986 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,300 | -5.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 140 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 340 | 11.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,019 | -1.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,160 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 931 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,005 | -1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,132 | 4.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,370 | 11.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 52 | 642.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,134 | 4.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,093 | 0.5% |
| Renter Occupied | $5,041 | 6.6% |
Owner Occupied 38.03%
Renter Occupied 61.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,886 | 1.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,207 | -0.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $532,300 | 13.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $479,200 | 2.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,579 | 10.5% |
With Mortgage 60.98%
Without Mortgage 39.02%
What is the level of education in Near North Side Chicago?
Approximately 6.48% of the population in Near North Side Chicago holds a high school degree (that's 783 residents), while 8.13% have attained a college certificate (983 locals) and 46.24% have a bachelor's degree (5,591 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 49 | -7.5% |
| Some High School | 783 | -1.6% |
| Some College | 983 | -4.0% |
| Associate Degree | 314 | 1.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,591 | 8.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,370 | 0.7% |
No High School 0.41%
Some High School 6.48%
Some College 8.13%
Associate Degree 2.6%
Bachelor's Degree 46.24%
Graduate Degree 36.15%
What is the marital status of Near North Side Chicago residents?
A total of 6,641 people in Near North Side Chicago have never been married (which represents 53.73% of the total population), while 4,371 of them are wedded (35.36%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 106 (0.86%) and 876 (7.09%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 6,641 | 3.5% |
| Married | 4,371 | 4.4% |
| Separated | 106 | 47.2% |
| Widowed | 367 | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 876 | 876.0% |
Never Married 53.73%
Married 35.36%
Separated 0.86%
Widowed 2.97%
Divorced 7.09%
What are the most common means of transportation in Near North Side Chicago?
The top three means of transportation people in Near North Side Chicago use to get to work are: walking, car and bus or trolley bus. A total of 2,386 residents commute by walking, 2,074 prefer going to work by car and 742 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,074 | -2.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 742 | -2.0% |
| Railroad | 82 | 1,950.0% |
| Ferryboat | 7 | -22.2% |
| Bicycle | 180 | 16.1% |
| Motorcycle | 5 | -44.4% |
| TaxiCab | 266 | -17.4% |
| Walk | 2,386 | -0.8% |
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.