Peterson Park, Chicago, IL Demographics
What is the population of Peterson Park?
There are 42,008 residents in Peterson Park, with a median age of 36. Of this, 49.17% are males and 50.83% are females. US-born citizens make up 54.87% of the resident pool in Peterson Park, while non-US-born citizens account for 25.57%. Additionally, 19.56% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 36,903 people in Peterson Park currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 42,008 | -1.4% |
| Male Population | 20,654 | -1.7% |
| Female Population | 21,354 | -1.2% |
Male Population 49.17%
Female Population 50.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36 | -1.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 23,049 | -0.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 10,741 | -1.2% |
| Not Citizen | 8,218 | -4.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 54.87%
Citizen not U.S. Born 25.57%
Not Citizen 19.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 767 | 138.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,186 | -3.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 135 | -22.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 193 | -31.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 36,903 | -2.6% |
Moved from Abroad 1.86%
Moved from Same County 7.74%
Moved from Same State 0.33%
Moved from Different State 0.47%
Same House as Last Year 89.61%
What are the employment statistics in Peterson Park?
White-collar workers make up 76.02% of the working population in Peterson Park, while blue-collar employees account for 23.98%. There are also 5,440 entrepreneurs in Peterson Park (14.73% of the workforce); 23,670 workers employed in private companies (64.07%); and 3,778 people working in governmental institutions (10.23%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 28,084 | 92.1% |
| Blue Collar | 8,858 | 91.2% |
White Collar 76.02%
Blue Collar 23.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 5,440 | 74.8% |
| Private Companies | 23,670 | 90.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,778 | 119.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,054 | 102.9% |
Self Employees 14.73%
Private Companies 64.07%
Governmental Workers 10.23%
Not for Profit Companies 10.97%
How many households are there in Peterson Park?
There are a total of 13,612 households in Peterson Park, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 72.04% of these Peterson Park households, while non-family units account for the remaining 27.96%. Additionally, 40.38% of households have children and 59.62% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 13,612 | -0.3% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | -2.9% |
| Family Households | 9,806 | -0.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 3,806 | 0.9% |
Family Households 72.04%
Non-Family Households 27.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 5,497 | -4.7% |
| Households without Children | 8,115 | 2.9% |
Households with Children 40.38%
Households without Children 59.62%
What are the median and average incomes in Peterson Park?
The average annual household income in Peterson Park is $92,062, while the median household income sits at $70,033 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $67,315, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $77,684. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $68,654 and $52,206, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $92,062 | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income | $70,033 | 9.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 6,742 | -8.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 34,167 | -0.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Peterson Park?
There are 14,748 housing units in Peterson Park, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1945. Of the 13,612 occupied housing units in Peterson Park, 45.45% are owner-occupied, while 54.55% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.16% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $384,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,413 per month in Peterson Park.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 14,748 | -1.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1945 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 6,056 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,468 | -15.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,842 | 4.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 983 | -7.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,001 | -3.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 153 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 564 | 22.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 503 | -1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 149 | 53.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 29 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 13,612 | -0.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 6,186 | -0.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 7,426 | -0.2% |
Owner Occupied 45.45%
Renter Occupied 54.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,536 | -3.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,650 | 3.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $384,400 | 3.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $331,800 | -1.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,413 | 3.7% |
With Mortgage 57.16%
Without Mortgage 42.84%
What is the level of education in Peterson Park?
Approximately 29.31% of the population in Peterson Park holds a high school degree (that's 8,934 residents), while 17.81% have attained a college certificate (5,428 locals) and 24.26% have a bachelor's degree (7,392 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,094 | 8.6% |
| Some High School | 8,934 | -6.8% |
| Some College | 5,428 | -2.5% |
| Associate Degree | 1,400 | -17.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7,392 | 2.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,228 | 4.5% |
No High School 10.15%
Some High School 29.31%
Some College 17.81%
Associate Degree 4.59%
Bachelor's Degree 24.26%
Graduate Degree 13.87%
What is the marital status of Peterson Park residents?
A total of 12,970 people in Peterson Park have never been married (which represents 39.11% of the total population), while 16,170 of them are wedded (48.75%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 735 (2.22%) and 2,547 (7.68%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 12,970 | -0.5% |
| Married | 16,170 | -0.9% |
| Separated | 735 | -16.5% |
| Widowed | 1,479 | -2.9% |
| Divorced | 2,547 | -3.0% |
Never Married 39.11%
Married 48.75%
Separated 2.22%
Widowed 4.46%
Divorced 7.68%
What are the most common means of transportation in Peterson Park?
The top three means of transportation people in Peterson Park use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 12,073 residents commute by car, 1,082 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 656 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 12,073 | -6.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,082 | 0.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 496 | N/A |
| Railroad | 98 | -32.9% |
| Bicycle | 120 | 22.4% |
| TaxiCab | 99 | -28.8% |
| Walk | 656 | -6.5% |
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.