Southwest Side Chicago Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Southwest Side Chicago?
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There are 351,553 residents in Southwest Side Chicago, with a median age of 36.2. Of this, 50.08% are males and 49.92% are females. US-born citizens make up 72.38% of the resident pool in Southwest Side Chicago, while non-US-born citizens account for 12.88%. Additionally, 14.74% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 321,277 people in Southwest Side Chicago currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 321,277 people in Southwest Side Chicago currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 351,553 | 1.0% |
| Male Population | 176,055 | 2.5% |
| Female Population | 175,498 | -0.5% |
Male population 50.08%
Female population 49.92%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36.2 | -1.1% |
| Citizen US Born | 254,460 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not US Born | 45,271 | 7.0% |
| Not Citizen | 51,822 | -0.1% |
Citizen US Born 72.38%
Citizen not US Born 12.88%
Not Citizen 14.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,237 | 7.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 23,290 | -12.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 692 | -11.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,197 | -29.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 321,277 | 2.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.36%
Moved from Same County 6.7%
Moved from Same State 0.2%
Moved from Different State 0.34%
Same House as Last Year 92.4%
What are the employment statistics in Southwest Side Chicago?
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White-collar workers make up 67.86% of the working population in Southwest Side Chicago, while blue-collar employees account for 32.14%. There are also 8,908 entrepreneurs in Southwest Side Chicago (6.2% of the workforce); 104,326 workers employed in private companies (72.65%); and 19,166 people working in governmental institutions (13.35%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 97,449 | 2.0% |
| Blue Collar | 46,151 | 0.1% |
White Collar 67.86%
Blue Collar 32.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 8,908 | 9.1% |
| Private Companies | 104,326 | -1.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 19,166 | 8.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 11,200 | 9.3% |
Self Employees 6.2%
Private Companies 72.65%
Governmental Workers 13.35%
Not for Profit Companies 7.8%
How many households are there in Southwest Side Chicago?
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There are a total of 117,148 households in Southwest Side Chicago, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 66.06% of these Southwest Side Chicago households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.94%. Additionally, 37.28% of households have children and 62.72% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 117,148 | 3.0% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -1.4% |
| Family Households | 77,384 | 1.2% |
| Non-family Households | 39,764 | 6.7% |
Family Households 66.06%
Non-family Households 33.94%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 43,671 | -0.6% |
| Households without Children | 73,477 | 5.2% |
Households with Children 37.28%
Households without Children 62.72%
What are the median and average incomes in Southwest Side Chicago?
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The average annual household income in Southwest Side Chicago is $66,495, while the median household income sits at $46,217 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $47,187, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $64,509. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $31,631 and $25,672, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $66,495 | 5.5% |
| Median Household Income | $46,217 | 6.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 67,577 | -0.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 278,380 | 1.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Southwest Side Chicago?
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There are 133,590 housing units in Southwest Side Chicago, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1952. Of the 117,148 occupied housing units in Southwest Side Chicago, 54.52% are owner-occupied, while 45.48% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 58.51% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $197,400. In general, housing costs reach $994 per month in Southwest Side Chicago.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 58.51% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $197,400. In general, housing costs reach $994 per month in Southwest Side Chicago.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 133,590 | 2.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1952 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 47,849 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 15,119 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 26,877 | -3.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 18,407 | -3.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9,022 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4,955 | 3.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4,957 | 6.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,511 | 3.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,893 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 117,148 | 3.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 63,869 | 4.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 53,279 | 1.4% |
Owner Occupied 54.52%
Renter Occupied 45.48%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 37,367 | 2.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 26,502 | 6.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $197,400 | 5.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $182,500 | 6.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $994 | 3.5% |
With Mortgage 58.51%
Without Mortgage 41.49%
What is the level of education in Southwest Side Chicago?
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Approximately 47.55% of the population in Southwest Side Chicago holds a high school degree (that's 125,558 residents), while 21.04% have attained a college certificate (55,544 locals) and 9.73% have a bachelor's degree (25,683 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 30,459 | -0.9% |
| Some High School | 125,558 | 0.4% |
| Some College | 55,544 | 3.1% |
| Associate Degree | 16,258 | 4.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25,683 | 8.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,550 | 16.1% |
No High School 11.54%
Some High School 47.55%
Some College 21.04%
Associate Degree 6.16%
Bachelor's Degree 9.73%
Graduate Degree 4%
What is the marital status of Southwest Side Chicago residents?
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A total of 121,820 people in Southwest Side Chicago have never been married (which represents 42.86% of the total population), while 114,939 of them are wedded (40.44%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 7,711 (2.71%) and 19,716 (6.94%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 121,820 | 0.8% |
| Married | 114,939 | 3.4% |
| Separated | 7,711 | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 20,052 | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 19,716 | 1.4% |
Never Married 42.86%
Married 40.44%
Separated 2.71%
Widowed 7.05%
Divorced 6.94%
What are the most common means of transportation in Southwest Side Chicago?
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The top three means of transportation people in Southwest Side Chicago use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 104,482 residents commute by car, 12,802 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 3,295 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 104,482 | 2.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 12,802 | -6.9% |
| Railroad | 184 | 0.6% |
| Ferryboat | 4 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 540 | -0.2% |
| Motorcycle | 51 | 15.9% |
| TaxiCab | 715 | 36.5% |
| Walk | 3,295 | -11.4% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 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.
