Cook County, IL Demographics
What is the population of Cook County?
There are 5,417,014 residents in Cook County, with a median age of 39.1. Of this, 48.92% are males and 51.08% are females. US-born citizens make up 77.29% of the resident pool in Cook County, while non-US-born citizens account for 12.89%. Additionally, 9.82% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 4,714,220 people in Cook County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 5,417,014 | -0.8% |
| Male Population | 2,650,062 | -0.6% |
| Female Population | 2,766,952 | -0.9% |
Male Population 48.92%
Female Population 51.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.1 | -0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 4,186,878 | -1.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 698,293 | 1.1% |
| Not Citizen | 531,843 | -1.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 77.29%
Citizen not U.S. Born 12.89%
Not Citizen 9.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 35,246 | 1.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 465,330 | -2.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 53,806 | -0.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 88,681 | 4.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 4,714,220 | -0.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.66%
Moved from Same County 8.69%
Moved from Same State 1%
Moved from Different State 1.66%
Same House as Last Year 88%
What are the employment statistics in Cook County?
White-collar workers make up 80.82% of the working population in Cook County, while blue-collar employees account for 19.18%. There are also 249,433 entrepreneurs in Cook County (9.24% of the workforce); 1,848,951 workers employed in private companies (68.52%); and 317,823 people working in governmental institutions (11.78%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,180,860 | -0.2% |
| Blue Collar | 517,545 | 0.1% |
White Collar 80.82%
Blue Collar 19.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 249,433 | 2.2% |
| Private Companies | 1,848,951 | -1.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 317,823 | 2.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 282,198 | 0.8% |
Self Employees 9.24%
Private Companies 68.52%
Governmental Workers 11.78%
Not for Profit Companies 10.46%
How many households are there in Cook County?
There are a total of 2,133,248 households in Cook County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 59.24% of these Cook County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 40.76%. Additionally, 28.09% of households have children and 71.91% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 2,133,248 | 1.0% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 1,263,693 | 0.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 869,555 | 2.1% |
Family Households 59.24%
Non-Family Households 40.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 599,283 | -0.2% |
| Households without Children | 1,533,965 | 1.5% |
Households with Children 28.09%
Households without Children 71.91%
What are the median and average incomes in Cook County?
The average annual household income in Cook County is $121,089, while the median household income sits at $81,723 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $92,568, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $93,304. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $48,544 and $57,589, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $121,089 | 7.0% |
| Median Household Income | $81,723 | 9.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | -1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 4,584,755 | -0.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Cook County?
There are 2,331,557 housing units in Cook County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1964. Of the 2,133,248 occupied housing units in Cook County, 58.27% are owner-occupied, while 41.73% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.5% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $300,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,475 per month in Cook County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 2,331,557 | 0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1964 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 644,370 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 162,486 | -3.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 332,546 | -1.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 292,218 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 298,644 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 177,090 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 157,401 | -2.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 180,896 | 2.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 82,469 | 16.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 3,437 | 273.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,133,248 | 1.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,243,008 | 1.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $890,240 | 0.8% |
Owner Occupied 58.27%
Renter Occupied 41.73%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 789,361 | 0.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 453,647 | 2.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $300,300 | 9.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $277,000 | 12.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,475 | 8.4% |
With Mortgage 63.5%
Without Mortgage 36.5%
What is the level of education in Cook County?
Approximately 28.52% of the population in Cook County holds a high school degree (that's 1,237,909 residents), while 21.28% have attained a college certificate (923,772 locals) and 23.05% have a bachelor's degree (1,000,467 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 234,290 | -1.0% |
| Some High School | 1,237,909 | -0.6% |
| Some College | 923,772 | -1.4% |
| Associate Degree | 279,082 | 0.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,000,467 | 0.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 664,714 | 1.4% |
No High School 5.4%
Some High School 28.52%
Some College 21.28%
Associate Degree 6.43%
Bachelor's Degree 23.05%
Graduate Degree 15.32%
What is the marital status of Cook County residents?
A total of 1,844,108 people in Cook County have never been married (which represents 40.64% of the total population), while 1,990,082 of them are wedded (43.85%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 86,933 (1.92%) and 377,370 (8.32%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,844,108 | 0.1% |
| Married | 1,990,082 | -0.5% |
| Separated | 86,933 | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 239,581 | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 377,370 | 377,370.0% |
Never Married 40.64%
Married 43.85%
Separated 1.92%
Widowed 5.28%
Divorced 8.32%
What are the most common means of transportation in Cook County?
The top three means of transportation people in Cook County use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 1,730,441 residents commute by car, 157,438 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 98,960 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,730,441 | -2.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 157,438 | -6.4% |
| Railroad | 61,017 | 1,923.8% |
| Ferryboat | 311 | -0.3% |
| Bicycle | 24,274 | -3.1% |
| Motorcycle | 1,387 | 7.1% |
| TaxiCab | 14,044 | -6.2% |
| Walk | 98,960 | -3.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Cook County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60004 | 52,189 | 20,391 | $117,720.00 | $148,960.00 |
| 60005 | 29,216 | 12,740 | $95,765.00 | $121,977.00 |
| 60007 | 32,768 | 12,795 | $94,051.00 | $114,293.00 |
| 60008 | 22,863 | 8,757 | $89,205.00 | $108,563.00 |
| 60010 | 46,674 | 16,901 | $170,505.00 | $217,138.00 |
| 60016 | 61,988 | 24,263 | $80,116.00 | $103,963.00 |
| 60018 | 28,820 | 9,724 | $75,528.00 | $92,921.00 |
| 60022 | 8,529 | 2,993 | $227,279.00 | $373,333.00 |
| 60025 | 40,858 | 15,989 | $116,809.00 | $176,705.00 |
| 60026 | 14,743 | 5,608 | $145,533.00 | $184,896.00 |
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.