South Shore, Chicago, IL Demographics
What is the population of South Shore?
There are 50,143 residents in South Shore, with a median age of 37.5. Of this, 44.16% are males and 55.84% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.38% of the resident pool in South Shore, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.41%. Additionally, 2.21% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 41,216 people in South Shore currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 50,143 | 2.4% |
| Male Population | 22,144 | -1.4% |
| Female Population | 27,999 | 5.6% |
Male Population 44.16%
Female Population 55.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37.5 | 0.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 47,827 | 2.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,208 | -10.4% |
| Not Citizen | 1,108 | 8.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 95.38%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.41%
Not Citizen 2.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 212 | 2.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 7,187 | -4.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 209 | 15.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 404 | -14.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 41,216 | 4.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.43%
Moved from Same County 14.6%
Moved from Same State 0.42%
Moved from Different State 0.82%
Same House as Last Year 83.72%
What are the employment statistics in South Shore?
White-collar workers make up 85.09% of the working population in South Shore, while blue-collar employees account for 14.91%. There are also 1,926 entrepreneurs in South Shore (8.82% of the workforce); 13,646 workers employed in private companies (62.49%); and 3,202 people working in governmental institutions (14.66%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 18,581 | 2.3% |
| Blue Collar | 3,255 | -6.2% |
White Collar 85.09%
Blue Collar 14.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,926 | 9.8% |
| Private Companies | 13,646 | -0.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,202 | 3.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,062 | -1.0% |
Self Employees 8.82%
Private Companies 62.49%
Governmental Workers 14.66%
Not for Profit Companies 14.02%
How many households are there in South Shore?
There are a total of 24,076 households in South Shore, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 40.23% of these South Shore households, while non-family units account for the remaining 59.77%. Additionally, 22.97% of households have children and 77.03% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 24,076 | 3.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 9,685 | 4.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 14,391 | 1.9% |
Family Households 40.23%
Non-Family Households 59.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 5,531 | 6.4% |
| Households without Children | 18,545 | 2.2% |
Households with Children 22.97%
Households without Children 77.03%
What are the median and average incomes in South Shore?
The average annual household income in South Shore is $61,452, while the median household income sits at $39,862 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $44,443, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $40,747. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $27,946 and $37,829, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $61,452 | 9.5% |
| Median Household Income | $39,862 | 4.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 33,752 | 2.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in South Shore?
There are 28,320 housing units in South Shore, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1942. Of the 24,076 occupied housing units in South Shore, 24.48% are owner-occupied, while 75.52% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.29% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $228,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,080 per month in South Shore.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 28,320 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1942 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 13,564 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,634 | -2.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,821 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,002 | -2.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,672 | 16.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,616 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 597 | -27.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 313 | -1.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 70 | 45.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 31 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 24,076 | 3.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 5,893 | 5.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $18,183 | 2.4% |
Owner Occupied 24.48%
Renter Occupied 75.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,553 | 0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,340 | 14.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $228,600 | 8.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $118,000 | 4.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,080 | 7.2% |
With Mortgage 60.29%
Without Mortgage 39.71%
What is the level of education in South Shore?
Approximately 33.91% of the population in South Shore holds a high school degree (that's 13,302 residents), while 30.57% have attained a college certificate (13,632 locals) and 14.16% have a bachelor's degree (5,555 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,375 | 14.0% |
| Some High School | 13,302 | 3.8% |
| Some College | 13,632 | -1.1% |
| Associate Degree | 3,201 | 2.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,555 | 3.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,800 | -0.5% |
No High School 3.51%
Some High School 33.91%
Some College 30.57%
Associate Degree 8.16%
Bachelor's Degree 14.16%
Graduate Degree 9.69%
What is the marital status of South Shore residents?
A total of 24,489 people in South Shore have never been married (which represents 60.12% of the total population), while 8,815 of them are wedded (21.64%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,281 (5.6%) and 5,554 (13.64%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 24,489 | 4.1% |
| Married | 8,815 | -2.5% |
| Separated | 2,281 | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1,874 | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 5,554 | 5,554.0% |
Never Married 60.12%
Married 21.64%
Separated 5.6%
Widowed 4.6%
Divorced 13.64%
What are the most common means of transportation in South Shore?
The top three means of transportation people in South Shore use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and subway or elevated. A total of 11,732 residents commute by car, 6,028 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 643 by subway or elevated
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 11,732 | 2.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 6,028 | 0.0% |
| Subway or Elevated | 643 | N/A |
| Railroad | 532 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 2 | 0.0% |
| TaxiCab | 150 | -1.3% |
| Walk | 488 | -19.2% |
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.