North Side Chicago, Chicago, IL Demographics
What is the population of North Side Chicago?
There are 295,744 residents in North Side Chicago, with a median age of 32.2. Of this, 50.06% are males and 49.94% are females. US-born citizens make up 82.08% of the resident pool in North Side Chicago, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.35%. Additionally, 7.57% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 226,807 people in North Side Chicago currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 295,744 | -1.3% |
| Male Population | 148,059 | -2.2% |
| Female Population | 147,685 | -0.3% |
Male Population 50.06%
Female Population 49.94%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 32.2 | 0.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 242,751 | -0.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 30,598 | -0.7% |
| Not Citizen | 22,395 | -6.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 82.08%
Citizen not U.S. Born 10.35%
Not Citizen 7.57%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 2,025 | -6.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 45,392 | -1.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 4,450 | -0.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 12,907 | 11.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 226,807 | -1.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.69%
Moved from Same County 15.57%
Moved from Same State 1.53%
Moved from Different State 4.43%
Same House as Last Year 77.79%
What are the employment statistics in North Side Chicago?
White-collar workers make up 92.35% of the working population in North Side Chicago, while blue-collar employees account for 7.65%. There are also 16,437 entrepreneurs in North Side Chicago (8.51% of the workforce); 140,716 workers employed in private companies (72.85%); and 14,809 people working in governmental institutions (7.67%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 178,377 | -0.8% |
| Blue Collar | 14,772 | -2.3% |
White Collar 92.35%
Blue Collar 7.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 16,437 | -2.0% |
| Private Companies | 140,716 | -0.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 14,809 | 1.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 21,187 | -2.9% |
Self Employees 8.51%
Private Companies 72.85%
Governmental Workers 7.67%
Not for Profit Companies 10.97%
How many households are there in North Side Chicago?
There are a total of 139,368 households in North Side Chicago, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 40.66% of these North Side Chicago households, while non-family units account for the remaining 59.34%. Additionally, 18.53% of households have children and 81.47% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 139,368 | 1.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 56,672 | 0.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 82,696 | 1.7% |
Family Households 40.66%
Non-Family Households 59.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 25,831 | -1.4% |
| Households without Children | 113,537 | 1.6% |
Households with Children 18.53%
Households without Children 81.47%
What are the median and average incomes in North Side Chicago?
The average annual household income in North Side Chicago is $162,989, while the median household income sits at $105,428 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $119,681, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $102,780. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $68,696 and $44,668, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $162,989 | 9.4% |
| Median Household Income | $105,428 | 7.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | -1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 261,226 | -1.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in North Side Chicago?
There are 152,321 housing units in North Side Chicago, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1959. Of the 139,368 occupied housing units in North Side Chicago, 41.91% are owner-occupied, while 58.09% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 75.2% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $578,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,997 per month in North Side Chicago.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 152,321 | 0.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1959 | -0.3% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 69,760 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5,035 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8,988 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13,260 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14,739 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8,894 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9,611 | -0.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12,597 | 1.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 8,984 | 11.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 452 | 289.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 139,368 | 1.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 58,411 | 0.5% |
| Renter Occupied | $80,957 | 1.4% |
Owner Occupied 41.91%
Renter Occupied 58.09%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 43,925 | 0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 14,486 | 1.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $578,900 | 16.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $492,700 | 23.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,997 | 5.2% |
With Mortgage 75.2%
Without Mortgage 24.8%
What is the level of education in North Side Chicago?
Approximately 13.17% of the population in North Side Chicago holds a high school degree (that's 32,781 residents), while 11.08% have attained a college certificate (27,593 locals) and 42.22% have a bachelor's degree (105,107 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 7,707 | -6.2% |
| Some High School | 32,781 | -1.2% |
| Some College | 27,593 | -2.6% |
| Associate Degree | 8,916 | 0.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 105,107 | -0.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 66,862 | 0.8% |
No High School 3.1%
Some High School 13.17%
Some College 11.08%
Associate Degree 3.58%
Bachelor's Degree 42.22%
Graduate Degree 26.86%
What is the marital status of North Side Chicago residents?
A total of 134,179 people in North Side Chicago have never been married (which represents 52.1% of the total population), while 99,286 of them are wedded (38.55%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,570 (1%) and 15,501 (6.02%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 134,179 | -1.3% |
| Married | 99,286 | -0.1% |
| Separated | 2,570 | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5,996 | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 15,501 | 15,501.0% |
Never Married 52.1%
Married 38.55%
Separated 1%
Widowed 2.33%
Divorced 6.02%
What are the most common means of transportation in North Side Chicago?
The top three means of transportation people in North Side Chicago use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 71,473 residents commute by car, 19,256 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 7,659 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 71,473 | -3.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 19,256 | -9.2% |
| Railroad | 1,345 | 173.4% |
| Ferryboat | 14 | 55.6% |
| Bicycle | 4,943 | -0.2% |
| Motorcycle | 115 | -26.3% |
| TaxiCab | 1,054 | -23.6% |
| Walk | 7,659 | -9.0% |
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.