Pilsen, Chicago, IL Demographics
What is the population of Pilsen?
There are 82,749 residents in Pilsen, with a median age of 34.1. Of this, 55.92% are males and 44.08% are females. US-born citizens make up 68.35% of the resident pool in Pilsen, while non-US-born citizens account for 17.32%. Additionally, 14.34% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 68,483 people in Pilsen currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 82,749 | -1.1% |
| Male Population | 46,272 | -1.1% |
| Female Population | 36,477 | -1.2% |
Male Population 55.92%
Female Population 44.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.1 | 2.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 56,555 | -2.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 14,330 | 10.8% |
| Not Citizen | 11,864 | -6.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 68.35%
Citizen not U.S. Born 17.32%
Not Citizen 14.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 519 | 21.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 11,050 | 0.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 811 | 2.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,256 | -13.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 68,483 | -1.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.63%
Moved from Same County 13.46%
Moved from Same State 0.99%
Moved from Different State 1.53%
Same House as Last Year 83.39%
What are the employment statistics in Pilsen?
White-collar workers make up 80.23% of the working population in Pilsen, while blue-collar employees account for 19.77%. There are also 2,771 entrepreneurs in Pilsen (7.17% of the workforce); 26,203 workers employed in private companies (67.84%); and 4,371 people working in governmental institutions (11.32%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 30,988 | 3.0% |
| Blue Collar | 7,635 | -1.4% |
White Collar 80.23%
Blue Collar 19.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,771 | 17.9% |
| Private Companies | 26,203 | 0.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 4,371 | -5.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,278 | 9.3% |
Self Employees 7.17%
Private Companies 67.84%
Governmental Workers 11.32%
Not for Profit Companies 13.67%
How many households are there in Pilsen?
There are a total of 29,081 households in Pilsen, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 55.81% of these Pilsen households, while non-family units account for the remaining 44.19%. Additionally, 25.15% of households have children and 74.85% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 29,081 | 4.6% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 16,231 | 3.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 12,850 | 6.6% |
Family Households 55.81%
Non-Family Households 44.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 7,315 | -2.7% |
| Households without Children | 21,766 | 7.3% |
Households with Children 25.15%
Households without Children 74.85%
What are the median and average incomes in Pilsen?
The average annual household income in Pilsen is $86,485, while the median household income sits at $66,821 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $79,378, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $64,019. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $51,317 and $33,731, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $86,485 | 9.2% |
| Median Household Income | $66,821 | 8.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 4 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 60,530 | -0.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Pilsen?
There are 31,480 housing units in Pilsen, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1938. Of the 29,081 occupied housing units in Pilsen, 39.52% are owner-occupied, while 60.48% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.81% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $327,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,238 per month in Pilsen.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 31,480 | 2.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1938 | N/A |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 16,625 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,058 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,860 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,170 | -3.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,510 | -3.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,458 | -5.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,733 | 3.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,638 | 8.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,397 | 23.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 31 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 29,081 | 4.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 11,492 | 4.7% |
| Renter Occupied | $17,589 | 4.5% |
Owner Occupied 39.52%
Renter Occupied 60.48%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 6,988 | 4.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,504 | 5.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $327,100 | 11.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $315,600 | 12.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,238 | 6.5% |
With Mortgage 60.81%
Without Mortgage 39.19%
What is the level of education in Pilsen?
Approximately 37.85% of the population in Pilsen holds a high school degree (that's 25,928 residents), while 16.64% have attained a college certificate (11,794 locals) and 18.73% have a bachelor's degree (12,830 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 7,595 | -0.4% |
| Some High School | 25,928 | -4.6% |
| Some College | 11,794 | 7.4% |
| Associate Degree | 3,307 | 4.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12,830 | 4.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,447 | 7.9% |
No High School 11.09%
Some High School 37.85%
Some College 16.64%
Associate Degree 4.83%
Bachelor's Degree 18.73%
Graduate Degree 10.87%
What is the marital status of Pilsen residents?
A total of 37,272 people in Pilsen have never been married (which represents 52.81% of the total population), while 26,283 of them are wedded (37.24%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,212 (3.13%) and 4,711 (6.67%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 37,272 | -0.8% |
| Married | 26,283 | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2,212 | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 2,318 | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 4,711 | 4,711.0% |
Never Married 52.81%
Married 37.24%
Separated 3.13%
Widowed 3.28%
Divorced 6.67%
What are the most common means of transportation in Pilsen?
The top three means of transportation people in Pilsen use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and subway or elevated. A total of 21,619 residents commute by car, 4,242 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 3,787 by subway or elevated
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 21,619 | 3.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 4,242 | -7.4% |
| Subway or Elevated | 3,787 | N/A |
| Railroad | 229 | 367.4% |
| Bicycle | 995 | -9.1% |
| Motorcycle | 38 | 137.5% |
| TaxiCab | 519 | -8.0% |
| Walk | 1,689 | -5.0% |
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.