Cicero, IL Demographics
What is the population of Cicero?
There are 83,223 residents in Cicero, with a median age of 34. Of this, 50.16% are males and 49.84% are females. US-born citizens make up 58.23% of the resident pool in Cicero, while non-US-born citizens account for 18.02%. Additionally, 23.76% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 78,661 people in Cicero currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 83,223 | -1.1% |
| Male Population | 41,747 | 0.6% |
| Female Population | 41,476 | -2.8% |
Male Population 50.16%
Female Population 49.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34 | 1.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 48,458 | -3.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 14,995 | 4.4% |
| Not Citizen | 19,770 | 1.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 58.23%
Citizen not U.S. Born 18.02%
Not Citizen 23.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 184 | -12.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,233 | -16.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 138 | 38.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 151 | 65.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 78,661 | -0.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.22%
Moved from Same County 3.93%
Moved from Same State 0.17%
Moved from Different State 0.18%
Same House as Last Year 95.5%
What are the employment statistics in Cicero?
White-collar workers make up 58.85% of the working population in Cicero, while blue-collar employees account for 41.15%. There are also 6,040 entrepreneurs in Cicero (7.65% of the workforce); 60,964 workers employed in private companies (77.22%); and 6,752 people working in governmental institutions (8.55%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 46,456 | 95.3% |
| Blue Collar | 32,490 | 105.4% |
White Collar 58.85%
Blue Collar 41.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 6,040 | 120.9% |
| Private Companies | 60,964 | 95.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 6,752 | 107.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,190 | 118.0% |
Self Employees 7.65%
Private Companies 77.22%
Governmental Workers 8.55%
Not for Profit Companies 6.57%
How many households are there in Cicero?
There are a total of 25,031 households in Cicero, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 74.31% of these Cicero households, while non-family units account for the remaining 25.69%. Additionally, 40.47% of households have children and 59.53% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 25,031 | 1.8% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | -11.5% |
| Family Households | 18,601 | 0.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 6,430 | 4.9% |
Family Households 74.31%
Non-Family Households 25.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 10,131 | -4.2% |
| Households without Children | 14,900 | 6.2% |
Households with Children 40.47%
Households without Children 59.53%
What are the median and average incomes in Cicero?
The average annual household income in Cicero is $83,618, while the median household income sits at $68,548 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $65,802, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $78,497. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $55,185 and $50,450, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $83,618 | 7.1% |
| Median Household Income | $68,548 | 6.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 10,561 | -1.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 70,419 | -1.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Cicero?
There are 26,738 housing units in Cicero, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1938. Of the 25,031 occupied housing units in Cicero, 54.6% are owner-occupied, while 45.4% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 58.24% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $252,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,187 per month in Cicero.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 26,738 | 1.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1938 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 17,868 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,250 | -2.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,465 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,522 | -3.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 997 | -12.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 579 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 756 | 28.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 185 | -17.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 116 | 61.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 25,031 | 1.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 13,667 | 1.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 11,364 | 1.8% |
Owner Occupied 54.6%
Renter Occupied 45.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 7,959 | 4.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,708 | -1.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $252,000 | 5.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $218,200 | 5.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,187 | 2.7% |
With Mortgage 58.24%
Without Mortgage 41.76%
What is the level of education in Cicero?
Approximately 47.81% of the population in Cicero holds a high school degree (that's 29,623 residents), while 18.36% have attained a college certificate (11,374 locals) and 7.31% have a bachelor's degree (4,531 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 11,316 | 0.7% |
| Some High School | 29,623 | 2.5% |
| Some College | 11,374 | 8.8% |
| Associate Degree | 3,473 | 3.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,531 | -6.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,644 | 11.8% |
No High School 18.26%
Some High School 47.81%
Some College 18.36%
Associate Degree 5.61%
Bachelor's Degree 7.31%
Graduate Degree 2.65%
What is the marital status of Cicero residents?
A total of 32,147 people in Cicero have never been married (which represents 47.95% of the total population), while 28,370 of them are wedded (42.32%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,776 (2.65%) and 3,867 (5.77%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 32,147 | -0.3% |
| Married | 28,370 | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1,776 | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 2,659 | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3,867 | 1.1% |
Never Married 47.95%
Married 42.32%
Separated 2.65%
Widowed 3.97%
Divorced 5.77%
What are the most common means of transportation in Cicero?
The top three means of transportation people in Cicero use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 32,759 residents commute by car, 1,393 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 1,256 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 32,759 | -1.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,393 | 12.4% |
| Subway or Elevated | 1,174 | N/A |
| Railroad | 166 | -35.2% |
| Bicycle | 171 | 37.9% |
| TaxiCab | 128 | -3.8% |
| Walk | 1,256 | 0.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Cicero by zipcode?
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.