Countryside, Cook County, IL Demographics
What is the population of Countryside?
There are 6,294 residents in Countryside, with a median age of 48. Of this, 49.36% are males and 50.64% are females. US-born citizens make up 81.09% of the resident pool in Countryside, while non-US-born citizens account for 11.47%. Additionally, 7.44% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 5,385 people in Countryside currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 6,294 | -0.4% |
| Male Population | 3,107 | 4.8% |
| Female Population | 3,187 | -5.0% |
Male Population 49.36%
Female Population 50.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 48 | 0.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 5,104 | 2.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 722 | 10.1% |
| Not Citizen | 468 | -30.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 81.09%
Citizen not U.S. Born 11.47%
Not Citizen 7.44%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 665 | 57.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 95 | 9.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 55 | 10.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 5,385 | -5.0% |
Moved from Same County 10.73%
Moved from Same State 1.53%
Moved from Different State 0.89%
Same House as Last Year 86.85%
What are the employment statistics in Countryside?
White-collar workers make up 76.84% of the working population in Countryside, while blue-collar employees account for 23.16%. There are also 774 entrepreneurs in Countryside (11.7% of the workforce); 4,312 workers employed in private companies (65.2%); and 700 people working in governmental institutions (10.58%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 5,082 | 85.5% |
| Blue Collar | 1,532 | 93.4% |
White Collar 76.84%
Blue Collar 23.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 774 | 191.0% |
| Private Companies | 4,312 | 68.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 700 | 161.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 828 | 86.9% |
Self Employees 11.7%
Private Companies 65.2%
Governmental Workers 10.58%
Not for Profit Companies 12.52%
How many households are there in Countryside?
There are a total of 2,729 households in Countryside, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 64.13% of these Countryside households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.87%. Additionally, 23.78% of households have children and 76.22% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 2,729 | -2.6% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -11.1% |
| Family Households | 1,750 | 1.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 979 | -9.0% |
Family Households 64.13%
Non-Family Households 35.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 649 | -1.5% |
| Households without Children | 2,080 | -3.0% |
Households with Children 23.78%
Households without Children 76.22%
What are the median and average incomes in Countryside?
The average annual household income in Countryside is $121,017, while the median household income sits at $78,132 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $75,896, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $97,198. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $29,107 and $65,769, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $121,017 | 3.9% |
| Median Household Income | $78,132 | -0.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 553 | 15.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 5,647 | -1.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Countryside?
There are 2,939 housing units in Countryside, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1975. Of the 2,729 occupied housing units in Countryside, 71.38% are owner-occupied, while 28.62% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 54.57% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $352,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,313 per month in Countryside.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 2,939 | -2.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1975 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 84 | -6.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 96 | -5.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 433 | -13.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 490 | -6.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 814 | -1.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 258 | 11.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 287 | 63.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 290 | -16.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 187 | -7.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,729 | -2.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,948 | 0.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 781 | -9.5% |
Owner Occupied 71.38%
Renter Occupied 28.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,063 | -3.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 885 | 5.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $352,200 | 7.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $309,900 | 45.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,313 | 8.5% |
With Mortgage 54.57%
Without Mortgage 45.43%
What is the level of education in Countryside?
Approximately 29.65% of the population in Countryside holds a high school degree (that's 1,520 residents), while 23.78% have attained a college certificate (1,219 locals) and 20.07% have a bachelor's degree (1,029 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 311 | 16.5% |
| Some High School | 1,520 | 4.2% |
| Some College | 1,219 | -16.6% |
| Associate Degree | 354 | -3.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,029 | -1.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 693 | -0.7% |
No High School 6.07%
Some High School 29.65%
Some College 23.78%
Associate Degree 6.91%
Bachelor's Degree 20.07%
Graduate Degree 13.52%
What is the marital status of Countryside residents?
A total of 1,766 people in Countryside have never been married (which represents 32.29% of the total population), while 2,607 of them are wedded (47.67%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 108 (1.97%) and 677 (12.38%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,766 | -13.3% |
| Married | 2,607 | 3.7% |
| Separated | 108 | 8.0% |
| Widowed | 419 | 43.5% |
| Divorced | 677 | -1.5% |
Never Married 32.29%
Married 47.67%
Separated 1.97%
Widowed 7.66%
Divorced 12.38%
What are the most common means of transportation in Countryside?
The top three means of transportation people in Countryside use to get to work are: car, railroad and bicycle. A total of 2,518 residents commute by car, 125 prefer going to work by railroad and 25 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,518 | -5.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2 | -96.2% |
| Subway or Elevated | 11 | N/A |
| Railroad | 125 | -28.6% |
| Bicycle | 25 | -63.8% |
| Walk | 11 | -57.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Countryside 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.