Old Town Chicago, Chicago, Cook County, IL Demographics
What is the population of Old Town Chicago?
There are 45,282 residents in Old Town Chicago, with a median age of 32. Of this, 44.28% are males and 55.72% are females. US-born citizens make up 85.5% of the resident pool in Old Town Chicago, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.82%. Additionally, 7.69% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 33,272 people in Old Town Chicago currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 45,282 | 5.5% |
| Male Population | 20,051 | -1.1% |
| Female Population | 25,231 | 11.5% |
Male Population 44.28%
Female Population 55.72%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 32 | -0.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 38,714 | 6.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,087 | -3.5% |
| Not Citizen | 3,481 | 4.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 85.5%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.82%
Not Citizen 7.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 812 | 25.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 7,404 | 9.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 641 | 37.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,855 | -6.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 33,272 | 4.8% |
Moved from Abroad 1.81%
Moved from Same County 16.46%
Moved from Same State 1.42%
Moved from Different State 6.35%
Same House as Last Year 73.96%
What are the employment statistics in Old Town Chicago?
White-collar workers make up 96% of the working population in Old Town Chicago, while blue-collar employees account for 4%. There are also 5,074 entrepreneurs in Old Town Chicago (8.3% of the workforce); 44,768 workers employed in private companies (73.22%); and 4,274 people working in governmental institutions (6.99%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 58,698 | 114.0% |
| Blue Collar | 2,444 | 110.3% |
White Collar 96%
Blue Collar 4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 5,074 | 93.2% |
| Private Companies | 44,768 | 114.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 4,274 | 128.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 7,026 | 118.7% |
Self Employees 8.3%
Private Companies 73.22%
Governmental Workers 6.99%
Not for Profit Companies 11.49%
How many households are there in Old Town Chicago?
There are a total of 27,145 households in Old Town Chicago, each made up of around 1 members. Family establishments represent 27.11% of these Old Town Chicago households, while non-family units account for the remaining 72.89%. Additionally, 8.89% of households have children and 91.11% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 27,145 | 5.9% |
| Average People per Household | 1 | -37.5% |
| Family Households | 7,360 | 3.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 19,785 | 7.0% |
Family Households 27.11%
Non-Family Households 72.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,413 | 6.7% |
| Households without Children | 24,732 | 5.9% |
Households with Children 8.89%
Households without Children 91.11%
What are the median and average incomes in Old Town Chicago?
The average annual household income in Old Town Chicago is $172,895, while the median household income sits at $105,649 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $121,127, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $111,033. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $52,544 and $83,676, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $172,895 | 3.2% |
| Median Household Income | $105,649 | -0.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 5,508 | 12.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 37,779 | 4.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Old Town Chicago?
There are 30,091 housing units in Old Town Chicago, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 27,145 occupied housing units in Old Town Chicago, 34.26% are owner-occupied, while 65.74% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.82% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $574,500. In general, housing costs reach $2,223 per month in Old Town Chicago.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 30,091 | 2.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1978 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 4,526 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 823 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,205 | -6.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,160 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5,512 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,838 | -8.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,009 | -9.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,216 | 2.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,374 | 20.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 428 | 101.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 27,145 | 5.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 9,301 | -3.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 17,844 | 11.4% |
Owner Occupied 34.26%
Renter Occupied 65.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,657 | -2.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,644 | -3.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $574,500 | 7.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $481,000 | 4.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,223 | 2.4% |
With Mortgage 60.82%
Without Mortgage 39.18%
What is the level of education in Old Town Chicago?
Approximately 9.45% of the population in Old Town Chicago holds a high school degree (that's 3,891 residents), while 11.71% have attained a college certificate (4,823 locals) and 44.48% have a bachelor's degree (18,321 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 312 | 8.0% |
| Some High School | 3,891 | 7.5% |
| Some College | 4,823 | 13.3% |
| Associate Degree | 1,397 | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18,321 | 8.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,447 | 0.9% |
No High School 0.76%
Some High School 9.45%
Some College 11.71%
Associate Degree 3.39%
Bachelor's Degree 44.48%
Graduate Degree 30.22%
What is the marital status of Old Town Chicago residents?
A total of 23,524 people in Old Town Chicago have never been married (which represents 56.26% of the total population), while 13,573 of them are wedded (32.46%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 602 (1.44%) and 3,128 (7.48%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 23,524 | 8.2% |
| Married | 13,573 | 7.1% |
| Separated | 602 | 18.5% |
| Widowed | 1,585 | -5.7% |
| Divorced | 3,128 | -12.6% |
Never Married 56.26%
Married 32.46%
Separated 1.44%
Widowed 3.79%
Divorced 7.48%
What are the most common means of transportation in Old Town Chicago?
The top three means of transportation people in Old Town Chicago use to get to work are: car, walking and subway or elevated. A total of 6,285 residents commute by car, 6,047 prefer going to work by walking and 3,876 by subway or elevated
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 6,285 | -0.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 3,620 | 6.6% |
| Subway or Elevated | 3,876 | N/A |
| Railroad | 72 | -51.4% |
| Bicycle | 806 | 31.1% |
| TaxiCab | 622 | -6.3% |
| Walk | 6,047 | 12.3% |
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.