Near West Side, Chicago, IL Demographics
What is the population of Near West Side?
There are 16,754 residents in Near West Side, with a median age of 33. Of this, 48.32% are males and 51.68% are females. US-born citizens make up 85.58% of the resident pool in Near West Side, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.26%. Additionally, 8.15% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 13,141 people in Near West Side currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 16,754 | -0.5% |
| Male Population | 8,095 | -0.9% |
| Female Population | 8,659 | -0.2% |
Male Population 48.32%
Female Population 51.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33 | 3.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 14,338 | -0.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,049 | -11.6% |
| Not Citizen | 1,366 | 7.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 85.58%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.26%
Not Citizen 8.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 329 | 21.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,175 | -2.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 278 | -18.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 622 | 15.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 13,141 | -0.6% |
Moved from Abroad 1.99%
Moved from Same County 13.15%
Moved from Same State 1.68%
Moved from Different State 3.76%
Same House as Last Year 79.43%
What are the employment statistics in Near West Side?
White-collar workers make up 89.97% of the working population in Near West Side, while blue-collar employees account for 10.03%. There are also 672 entrepreneurs in Near West Side (7.62% of the workforce); 5,738 workers employed in private companies (65.08%); and 1,212 people working in governmental institutions (13.75%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 7,933 | 1.7% |
| Blue Collar | 884 | 7.5% |
White Collar 89.97%
Blue Collar 10.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 672 | -5.5% |
| Private Companies | 5,738 | 1.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,212 | 7.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,195 | 7.0% |
Self Employees 7.62%
Private Companies 65.08%
Governmental Workers 13.75%
Not for Profit Companies 13.55%
How many households are there in Near West Side?
There are a total of 7,268 households in Near West Side, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 44.33% of these Near West Side households, while non-family units account for the remaining 55.67%. Additionally, 21.44% of households have children and 78.56% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 7,268 | 3.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 3,222 | 2.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 4,046 | 3.4% |
Family Households 44.33%
Non-Family Households 55.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,558 | 0.4% |
| Households without Children | 5,710 | 3.8% |
Households with Children 21.44%
Households without Children 78.56%
What are the median and average incomes in Near West Side?
The average annual household income in Near West Side is $117,206, while the median household income sits at $89,179 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $113,665, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $89,122. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $30,800 and $31,682, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $117,206 | 10.7% |
| Median Household Income | $89,179 | 10.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | -6 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 12,100 | 2.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Near West Side?
There are 8,332 housing units in Near West Side, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1986. Of the 7,268 occupied housing units in Near West Side, 37.73% are owner-occupied, while 62.27% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 74.4% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $430,350. In general, housing costs reach $1,954 per month in Near West Side.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 8,332 | 1.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1986 | 0.2% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,503 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 260 | 12.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 244 | -9.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 409 | 14.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 609 | -5.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 660 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 706 | -5.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,007 | 2.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 896 | 24.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 39 | 387.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,268 | 3.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,742 | 2.3% |
| Renter Occupied | $4,526 | 3.5% |
Owner Occupied 37.73%
Renter Occupied 62.27%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,040 | 1.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 702 | 3.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $430,350 | 13.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $388,800 | 12.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,954 | 8.9% |
With Mortgage 74.4%
Without Mortgage 25.6%
What is the level of education in Near West Side?
Approximately 23.19% of the population in Near West Side holds a high school degree (that's 3,071 residents), while 17.72% have attained a college certificate (2,347 locals) and 29.86% have a bachelor's degree (3,954 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 359 | 5.0% |
| Some High School | 3,071 | -0.1% |
| Some College | 2,347 | 1.2% |
| Associate Degree | 674 | -7.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,954 | -0.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,838 | 3.5% |
No High School 2.71%
Some High School 23.19%
Some College 17.72%
Associate Degree 5.09%
Bachelor's Degree 29.86%
Graduate Degree 21.43%
What is the marital status of Near West Side residents?
A total of 8,443 people in Near West Side have never been married (which represents 58.19% of the total population), while 4,295 of them are wedded (29.6%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 247 (1.7%) and 1,028 (7.08%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 8,443 | -1.7% |
| Married | 4,295 | 5.5% |
| Separated | 247 | 14.3% |
| Widowed | 497 | -2.9% |
| Divorced | 1,028 | 1,028.0% |
Never Married 58.19%
Married 29.6%
Separated 1.7%
Widowed 3.43%
Divorced 7.08%
What are the most common means of transportation in Near West Side?
The top three means of transportation people in Near West Side use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 3,671 residents commute by car, 1,158 prefer going to work by walking and 1,157 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,671 | 2.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,157 | -6.9% |
| Railroad | 83 | 730.0% |
| Bicycle | 279 | 18.7% |
| Motorcycle | 4 | 0.0% |
| TaxiCab | 95 | -18.8% |
| Walk | 1,158 | -0.5% |
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.