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2,721,914
TOTAL POPULATION
1,327,699
MALE POPULATION
1,394,215
FEMALE POPULATION
95.23
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.01
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$45,840
PER CAPITA INCOME
$87,343
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$71,673
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
18.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,501
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,505,646
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Chicago

The most populous races in Chicago are White / Caucasian (1,154,279 | 42.4%), Hispanic or Latino (788,106 | 28.9%), and Black / African American (784,078 | 28.8%).
Race in Chicago
Race# Population% Population
Asian190,8017.0%
Black / African American784,07828.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific1,4090.1%
Hispanic or Latino788,10628.9%
Native / Alaskan19,8060.7%
White / Caucasian1,154,27942.4%
Two or more Races263,9279.7%
Some other Race307,61411.3%
Total2,721,914100.0%

Ancestry in Chicago

The most populous ancestries reported in Chicago are Mexican (581,999 | 21.4%), German (199,126 | 7.3%), Irish (195,955 | 7.2%), Polish (137,844 | 5.1%), and Italian (103,645 | 3.8%), together accounting for 44.8% of all Chicago residents.
Ancestry in Chicago
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan8950.0%
African20,7690.8%
Alaska Native410.0%
Albanian2,3630.1%
Aleut240.0%
Alsatian60.0%
American54,8542.0%
Apache8830.0%
Arab22,8690.8%
Argentinean2,1620.1%
Armenian2,2440.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac3,0090.1%
Australian1,2550.1%
Austrian6,7440.3%
Bahamian2540.0%
Bangladeshi2790.0%
Barbadian3520.0%
Basque3130.0%
Belgian2,5460.1%
Belizean3,0510.1%
Bermudan980.0%
Bhutanese9,6590.4%
Blackfeet6890.0%
Bolivian8110.0%
Brazilian3,2060.1%
British8,9180.3%
British West Indian1350.0%
Bulgarian2,8370.1%
Burmese16,2240.6%
Cajun1200.0%
Cambodian1,0870.0%
Canadian2,8320.1%
Cape Verdean720.0%
Carpatho Rusyn410.0%
Celtic1830.0%
Central American33,0091.2%
Central American Indian4,7040.2%
Cherokee3,6760.1%
Cheyenne160.0%
Chickasaw1220.0%
Chilean1,5480.1%
Chinese80.0%
Chippewa6990.0%
Choctaw7500.0%
Colombian11,3830.4%
Comanche470.0%
Costa Rican9090.0%
Cree1320.0%
Creek960.0%
Croatian7,7240.3%
Crow80.0%
Cuban9,1630.3%
Cypriot1200.0%
Czech10,5420.4%
Czechoslovakian1,4240.1%
Danish5,0810.2%
Delaware390.0%
Dominican3,8140.1%
Dutch13,2750.5%
Dutch West Indian120.0%
Eastern European10,8750.4%
Ecuadorian21,3580.8%
Egyptian1,7050.1%
English82,4123.0%
Estonian2620.0%
Ethiopian4,2250.2%
European25,4820.9%
Filipino2,3120.1%
Finnish2,6660.1%
French25,0030.9%
French American Indian820.0%
French Canadian4,4530.2%
German199,1267.3%
German Russian570.0%
Ghanaian2,6350.1%
Greek16,4040.6%
Guamanian / Chamorro3390.0%
Guatemalan18,5790.7%
Guyanese5900.0%
Haitian4,7460.2%
Hmong670.0%
Honduran5,8250.2%
Hopi310.0%
Houma90.0%
Hungarian8,3410.3%
Icelander1700.0%
Indian (Asian)67,9512.5%
Indonesian1,8680.1%
Inupiat1670.0%
Iranian3,4000.1%
Iraqi2,1450.1%
Irish195,9557.2%
Iroquois3650.0%
Israeli1,4110.1%
Italian103,6453.8%
Jamaican4,4700.2%
Japanese1,9480.1%
Jordanian2,2430.1%
Kenyan5090.0%
Kiowa920.0%
Korean39,0481.4%
Laotian5520.0%
Latvian1,2380.1%
Lebanese3,7290.1%
Liberian4360.0%
Lithuanian9,9260.4%
Lumbee350.0%
Luxembourger6760.0%
Macedonian2,4280.1%
Malaysian7410.0%
Maltese1120.0%
Menominee1670.0%
Mexican581,99921.4%
Mexican American Indian14,9180.5%
Mongolian6680.0%
Moroccan1,6770.1%
Native Hawaiian1,9750.1%
Navajo5090.0%
New Zealander700.0%
Nicaraguan9530.0%
Nigerian13,0090.5%
Northern European2,2800.1%
Norwegian17,5240.6%
Okinawan1660.0%
Osage110.0%
Ottawa270.0%
Paiute420.0%
Pakistani4,8350.2%
Palestinian2,5540.1%
Panamanian6300.0%
Paraguayan2230.0%
Pennsylvania German310.0%
Peruvian5,5360.2%
Pima270.0%
Polish137,8445.1%
Portuguese2,8100.1%
Potawatomi3800.0%
Pueblo960.0%
Puerto Rican93,9563.5%
Puget Sound Salish540.0%
Romanian8,9540.3%
Russian24,8640.9%
Salvadoran5,9500.2%
Samoan3350.0%
Scandinavian3,5700.1%
Scotch-Irish6,5070.2%
Scottish18,9800.7%
Seminole500.0%
Senegalese2350.0%
Serbian6,8650.3%
Shoshone550.0%
Sierra Leonean590.0%
Sioux4630.0%
Slavic5880.0%
Slovak4,6790.2%
Slovene1,7600.1%
Somali6500.0%
South African4480.0%
South American48,7401.8%
South American Indian9140.0%
Soviet Union420.0%
Spaniard5,1510.2%
Spanish2,6010.1%
Spanish American1010.0%
Spanish American Indian210.0%
Sri Lankan12,2800.4%
Subsaharan African47,6521.8%
Sudanese5920.0%
Swedish24,1660.9%
Swiss3,8300.1%
Syrian1,4470.1%
Taiwanese1820.0%
Thai48,5351.8%
Tohono O'Odham110.0%
Tongan1140.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian6050.0%
Turkish2,4640.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander1010.0%
Ugandan2050.0%
Ukrainian14,6230.5%
Uruguayan3260.0%
Venezuelan5,2100.2%
Vietnamese9030.0%
Welsh6,7910.3%
West Indian1,9090.1%
Yaqui1910.0%
Yugoslavian5,9770.2%
Yuman60.0%
Zimbabwean1280.0%
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Immigrants in Chicago

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Chicago came from Latin America (282,610 | 10.4%), Central America (240,359 | 8.8%), Mexico (218,858 | 8.0%), Asia (140,551 | 5.2%), and Europe (92,059 | 3.4%), together accounting for 35.8% of all Chicago residents.
Immigrants in Chicago
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan6260.0%
Africa28,0291.0%
Albania1,0200.0%
Argentina1,3160.1%
Armenia3080.0%
Asia140,5515.2%
Australia1,1520.0%
Austria7720.0%
Bahamas1340.0%
Bangladesh6250.0%
Barbados1030.0%
Belarus1,3090.1%
Belgium2230.0%
Belize1,7350.1%
Bolivia4560.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina4,4370.2%
Brazil3,9600.2%
Bulgaria2,6020.1%
Cabo Verde120.0%
Cambodia9930.0%
Cameroon5110.0%
Canada6,1140.2%
Caribbean9,2670.3%
Central America240,3598.8%
Chile8980.0%
China39,0591.4%
Colombia5,9450.2%
Congo2310.0%
Costa Rica6020.0%
Croatia1,3300.1%
Cuba2,4190.1%
Czechoslovakia4870.0%
Denmark2670.0%
Dominica260.0%
Dominican Republic1,6730.1%
Eastern Africa6,2640.2%
Eastern Asia51,3891.9%
Eastern Europe67,1692.5%
Ecuador11,3400.4%
Egypt9140.0%
El Salvador3,6900.1%
England2,1800.1%
Eritrea5640.0%
Ethiopia2,8480.1%
Europe92,0593.4%
Fiji910.0%
France3,0070.1%
Germany3,8480.1%
Ghana3,0300.1%
Greece2,3610.1%
Guatemala10,6610.4%
Guyana5080.0%
Haiti2,2760.1%
Honduras3,7980.1%
Hong Kong2,7130.1%
Hungary3760.0%
India25,9480.9%
Indonesia4480.0%
Iran1,6770.1%
Iraq2,9060.1%
Ireland2,5350.1%
Israel1,4170.1%
Italy3,0650.1%
Jamaica2,2570.1%
Japan2,2830.1%
Jordan1,9770.1%
Kazakhstan2620.0%
Kenya5170.0%
Korea8,8500.3%
Kuwait2920.0%
Laos2260.0%
Latin America282,61010.4%
Latvia3520.0%
Lebanon6000.0%
Liberia2440.0%
Lithuania7450.0%
Malaysia1,6740.1%
Mexico218,8588.0%
Middle Africa1,3480.1%
Moldova8290.0%
Morocco1,3810.1%
Nepal9740.0%
Netherlands3900.0%
Nicaragua5780.0%
Nigeria9,0010.3%
North Macedonia1,0620.0%
Northern Africa3,9280.1%
Northern Europe9,0580.3%
Norway1040.0%
Oceania1,5170.1%
Pakistan5,4330.2%
Panama3440.0%
Peru3,6210.1%
Philippines22,2600.8%
Poland29,5211.1%
Portugal1490.0%
Romania5,2160.2%
Russia4,2770.2%
Saudi Arabia8350.0%
Scotland1910.0%
Senegal1820.0%
Serbia3,0940.1%
Sierra Leone1790.0%
Singapore4100.0%
Somalia5480.0%
South Africa7670.0%
South America32,9841.2%
South Central Asia37,8371.4%
South Eastern Asia38,0711.4%
Southern Europe6,8050.3%
Spain1,2300.1%
Sri Lanka5740.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines110.0%
Sudan1240.0%
Sweden3620.0%
Switzerland4090.0%
Syria1,2700.1%
Taiwan1,8460.1%
Thailand2,9250.1%
Trinidad and Tobago2990.0%
Turkey1,7940.1%
Uganda1660.0%
Ukraine7,3330.3%
Uruguay1940.0%
Uzbekistan2640.0%
Venezuela4,5090.2%
Vietnam8,3250.3%
West Indies470.0%
Western Africa14,6780.5%
Western Asia12,3460.4%
Western Europe8,6490.3%
Yemen4730.0%
Zaire5100.0%
Zimbabwe1320.0%
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Sex and Age in Chicago

Sex and Age in Chicago

The most populous age groups in Chicago are 25 to 29 Years (137,565 | 10.4%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (139,632 | 10.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Chicago
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years78,849 (5.9%)77,460 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years72,103 (5.4%)70,796 (5.1%)
10 to 14 Years78,088 (5.9%)76,998 (5.5%)
15 to 19 Years77,275 (5.8%)78,171 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Years95,445 (7.2%)105,399 (7.6%)
25 to 29 Years137,565 (10.4%)139,632 (10.0%)
30 to 34 Years130,505 (9.8%)127,800 (9.2%)
35 to 39 Years106,076 (8.0%)104,184 (7.5%)
40 to 44 Years90,549 (6.8%)89,191 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years81,288 (6.1%)81,359 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years80,923 (6.1%)78,443 (5.6%)
55 to 59 Years77,620 (5.9%)77,308 (5.5%)
60 to 64 Years70,342 (5.3%)77,397 (5.6%)
65 to 69 Years53,193 (4.0%)65,538 (4.7%)
70 to 74 Years41,804 (3.2%)50,824 (3.6%)
75 to 79 Years27,453 (2.1%)37,153 (2.7%)
80 to 84 Years14,649 (1.1%)25,142 (1.8%)
85 Years and over13,972 (1.1%)31,420 (2.2%)
Total1,327,699 (100.0%)1,394,215 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Chicago

Median Family Size in Chicago

The median family size in Chicago is 3.30 persons per family, with single female/mother families (163,786 | 28.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.33 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (56,730 | 9.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.03 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Chicago
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple357,408 (61.8%)3.32
Single Male/Father56,730 (9.8%)3.03
Single Female/Mother163,786 (28.3%)3.33
Total Families577,924 (100.0%)3.30

Median Household Size in Chicago

The median household size in Chicago is 2.36 persons per household, with single female/mother households (163,786 | 14.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.49 persons per household. non-family households (551,984 | 48.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Chicago
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple357,408 (31.6%)3.36
Single Male/Father56,730 (5.0%)3.38
Single Female/Mother163,786 (14.5%)3.49
Non-family551,984 (48.8%)1.27
Total Households1,129,908 (100.0%)2.36

Household Size by Marriage Status in Chicago

Out of a total of 1,129,908 households in Chicago, 577,924 (51.1%) are family households, while 551,984 (48.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 236,889, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 436,681.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Chicago
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-436,681 (38.7%)
2-Person Households236,889 (21.0%)95,808 (8.5%)
3-Person Households138,359 (12.2%)14,146 (1.3%)
4-Person Households108,939 (9.6%)3,815 (0.3%)
5-Person Households53,741 (4.8%)1,118 (0.1%)
6-Person Households23,671 (2.1%)104 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households16,325 (1.4%)312 (0.0%)
Total577,924 (51.1%)551,984 (48.8%)

Female Fertility in Chicago

Fertility by Age in Chicago

Average fertility rate in Chicago is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 64.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Chicago
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years612 (1.8%)8.0
20 to 34 years21,977 (64.9%)59.0
35 to 50 years11,256 (33.3%)38.0
Total33,845 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chicago

63.6% of women with births (33,845) in Chicago are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 98.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 21.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chicago
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years7 (1.1%)605 (98.9%)
20 to 34 years12,637 (57.5%)9,340 (42.5%)
35 to 50 years8,881 (78.9%)2,375 (21.1%)
Total21,525 (63.6%)12,320 (36.4%)

Fertility by Education in Chicago

Average fertility rate in Chicago is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 57.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 37.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 24.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Chicago
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School3,704 (10.9%)37.0
High School Diploma6,646 (19.6%)52.0
College or Associate's Degree8,401 (24.8%)47.0
Bachelor's Degree7,621 (22.5%)37.0
Graduate Degree7,473 (22.1%)57.0
Total33,845 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chicago

36.4% of women with births in Chicago are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 93.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 63.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chicago
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School1,337 (36.1%)2,367 (63.9%)
High School Diploma2,851 (42.9%)3,795 (57.1%)
College or Associate's Degree3,839 (45.7%)4,562 (54.3%)
Bachelor's Degree6,539 (85.8%)1,082 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree6,965 (93.2%)508 (6.8%)
Total21,525 (63.6%)12,320 (36.4%)

Income in Chicago

Income Overview in Chicago

Per Capita Income in Chicago is $45,840, while median incomes of families and households are $87,343 and $71,673 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,721,914$45,840
Median Family Income577,924$87,343
Mean Family Income577,924$131,706
Median Household Income1,129,908$71,673
Mean Household Income1,129,908$108,346
Income Deficit577,924$11,501
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,721,91418.02%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,721,91481.98¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,721,9140.53

Earnings by Sex in Chicago

Average Earnings in Chicago are $46,774, $51,584 for men and $42,289 for women, a difference of 18.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Chicago
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male773,811 (51.3%)$51,584
Female733,832 (48.7%)$42,289
Total1,507,643 (100.0%)$46,774

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chicago

The most common earnings brackets in Chicago are $100,000+ for men (177,909 | 23.0%) and $100,000+ for women (112,777 | 15.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chicago
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less25,558 (3.3%)33,326 (4.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99917,905 (2.3%)23,248 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49919,004 (2.5%)24,282 (3.3%)
$7,500 to $9,99913,988 (1.8%)19,496 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49919,387 (2.5%)24,634 (3.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99915,549 (2.0%)18,307 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49916,362 (2.1%)21,505 (2.9%)
$17,500 to $19,99911,363 (1.5%)17,721 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,49915,723 (2.0%)19,779 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99922,161 (2.9%)24,608 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99943,554 (5.6%)42,296 (5.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99945,535 (5.9%)43,164 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99936,935 (4.8%)37,864 (5.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99937,126 (4.8%)31,964 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99937,940 (4.9%)32,824 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99926,100 (3.4%)26,209 (3.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99955,432 (7.2%)54,278 (7.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99945,872 (5.9%)44,911 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99990,408 (11.7%)80,639 (11.0%)
$100,000+177,909 (23.0%)112,777 (15.4%)
Total773,811 (100.0%)733,832 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chicago

Average earnings in Chicago are $57,531 for men and $48,167 for women, a difference of 16.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $102,575, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,021. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $79,765, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,295.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chicago
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,021$24,295
High School Diploma$38,154$28,156
College or Associate's Degree$46,601$35,337
Bachelor's Degree$80,955$65,468
Graduate Degree$102,575$79,765
Total$57,531$48,167

Family Income in Chicago

Family Income Brackets in Chicago

According to the Chicago family income data, there are 102,293 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 15,604 families (2.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Chicago
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00027,1624.7%
$10,000 to $14,99915,6042.7%
$15,000 to $24,99934,6756.0%
$25,000 to $34,99942,1887.3%
$35,000 to $49,99957,2149.9%
$50,000 to $74,99979,17613.7%
$75,000 to $99,99965,88311.4%
$100,000 to $149,99995,35716.5%
$150,000 to $199,99959,52610.3%
$200,000+102,29317.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chicago

7+ person families (13,214 | 2.3%) account for the highest median family income in Chicago with $113,385 per family, while 2-person families (254,623 | 44.1%) have the highest median income of $40,234 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chicago
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families254,623 (44.1%)$80,467
3-Person Families136,503 (23.6%)$82,335
4-Person Families103,265 (17.9%)$103,589
5-Person Families49,734 (8.6%)$90,053
6-Person Families20,585 (3.6%)$98,566
7+ Person Families13,214 (2.3%)$113,385
Total577,924 (100.0%)$87,343

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chicago

The median family income in Chicago is $87,343, with families comprising 2 earners (245,288) having the highest median family income of $132,067, while families with no earners (72,378) have the lowest median family income of $28,562, accounting for 42.4% and 12.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Chicago
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners72,378 (12.5%)$28,562
1 Earner194,091 (33.6%)$52,014
2 Earners245,288 (42.4%)$132,067
3+ Earners66,167 (11.5%)$131,856
Total577,924 (100.0%)$87,343

Household Income in Chicago

Household Income Brackets in Chicago

With 174,006 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Chicago, accounting for 15.4% of all households. In contrast, only 57,625 households (5.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Chicago
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00082,4837.3%
$10,000 to $14,99957,6255.1%
$15,000 to $24,99989,2637.9%
$25,000 to $34,99985,8737.6%
$35,000 to $49,999110,7319.8%
$50,000 to $74,999159,31714.1%
$75,000 to $99,999132,19911.7%
$100,000 to $149,999174,00615.4%
$150,000 to $199,99993,7828.3%
$200,000+144,62812.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Chicago

The median household income in Chicago is $71,673, with the highest median household income of $88,181 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 475,445 households (42.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $41,619, with 239,794 households (21.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Chicago
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years50,693 (4.5%)$43,246
25 to 44 Years475,445 (42.1%)$88,181
45 to 64 Years363,976 (32.2%)$76,525
65+ Years239,794 (21.2%)$41,619
Total1,129,908 (100.0%)$71,673

Poverty in Chicago

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chicago

With 15.2% poverty level for males and 18.5% for females among the residents of Chicago, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3,854 males (26.0%) and 4,547 females (29.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chicago
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years16,983 (21.9%)18,304 (24.0%)
5 Years3,854 (26.0%)2,912 (22.8%)
6 to 11 Years22,468 (25.6%)19,990 (23.0%)
12 to 14 Years10,862 (23.7%)11,388 (24.8%)
15 Years3,766 (25.5%)4,547 (29.3%)
16 and 17 Years6,506 (22.4%)7,464 (25.6%)
18 to 24 Years25,006 (21.3%)33,997 (26.5%)
25 to 34 Years24,187 (9.2%)38,430 (14.4%)
35 to 44 Years19,515 (10.0%)29,784 (15.4%)
45 to 54 Years19,892 (12.4%)23,137 (14.5%)
55 to 64 Years23,432 (16.1%)27,282 (17.8%)
65 to 74 Years14,219 (15.3%)19,605 (17.0%)
75 Years and over7,329 (13.5%)17,374 (19.3%)
Total198,019 (15.2%)254,214 (18.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chicago

According to the poverty statistics in Chicago, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 25 to 34 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 90.8% of males and 85.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chicago
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years60,477 (78.1%)58,072 (76.0%)
5 Years10,981 (74.0%)9,869 (77.2%)
6 to 11 Years65,201 (74.4%)67,109 (77.0%)
12 to 14 Years34,934 (76.3%)34,440 (75.1%)
15 Years11,027 (74.5%)10,975 (70.7%)
16 and 17 Years22,533 (77.6%)21,710 (74.4%)
18 to 24 Years92,348 (78.7%)94,422 (73.5%)
25 to 34 Years239,756 (90.8%)228,189 (85.6%)
35 to 44 Years175,052 (90.0%)163,293 (84.6%)
45 to 54 Years140,380 (87.6%)136,198 (85.5%)
55 to 64 Years121,926 (83.9%)126,318 (82.2%)
65 to 74 Years78,985 (84.7%)95,617 (83.0%)
75 Years and over46,858 (86.5%)72,846 (80.7%)
Total1,100,458 (84.8%)1,119,058 (81.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chicago

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Chicago show that 5.9% or 20,909 of the total 357,408 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 32.5%, comprising of 621 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.3%, which includes 8,669 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chicago
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children194,102 (95.7%)8,669 (4.3%)
1 or 2 Children119,241 (94.1%)7,519 (5.9%)
3 or 4 Children21,867 (84.2%)4,100 (15.8%)
5 or more Children1,289 (67.5%)621 (32.5%)
Total336,499 (94.2%)20,909 (5.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chicago

According to the poverty data in Chicago, 15.0% or 8,488 single-father households and 28.0% or 45,796 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 216 households (52.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,542 households (69.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chicago
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children3,203 (9.9%)9,014 (13.5%)
1 or 2 Children3,715 (18.3%)25,888 (33.1%)
3 or 4 Children1,354 (37.4%)9,352 (56.4%)
5 or more Children216 (52.5%)1,542 (69.1%)
Total8,488 (15.0%)45,796 (28.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chicago

The poverty data for Chicago shows that 20,909 of the married-couple family households (5.9%) and 54,284 of the single-parent households (24.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 621 households (32.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,758 household (66.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chicago
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children8,669 (4.3%)12,217 (12.3%)
1 or 2 Children7,519 (5.9%)29,603 (30.0%)
3 or 4 Children4,100 (15.8%)10,706 (53.0%)
5 or more Children621 (32.5%)1,758 (66.5%)
Total20,909 (5.9%)54,284 (24.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Chicago

Employment by Class of Employer in Chicago

Among the 1,352,496 employed individuals in Chicago, private company employees (916,769 | 67.8%), not-for-profit organizations (157,012 | 11.6%), and local government employees (102,820 | 7.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Chicago
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees916,76967.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)46,6323.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)63,6644.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations157,01211.6%
Local Government Employees102,8207.6%
State Government Employees37,2642.8%
Federal Government Employees25,9471.9%
Unpaid Family Workers2,3880.2%
Total1,352,496100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Chicago

According to the labor force statistics for Chicago, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,237,215), 67.3% or 1,505,646 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.2% or 123,463 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 88.0% or 227,308 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 29.4% or 10,183 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Chicago
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years34,636 (27.7%)10,183 (29.4%)
20 to 24 Years150,231 (74.8%)22,384 (14.9%)
25 to 29 Years239,221 (86.3%)19,377 (8.1%)
30 to 34 Years227,308 (88.0%)13,866 (6.1%)
35 to 44 Years335,010 (85.9%)21,441 (6.4%)
45 to 54 Years261,153 (81.1%)18,803 (7.2%)
55 to 59 Years111,083 (71.7%)8,442 (7.6%)
60 to 64 Years82,438 (55.8%)5,771 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years55,165 (26.1%)3,144 (5.7%)
75 Years and over9,437 (6.3%)387 (4.1%)
Total1,505,646 (67.3%)123,463 (8.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chicago

According to labor force statistics for Chicago, 81.0% of individuals (1,255,647) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,550,182) are in the labor force, with 7.0% or 87,895 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.7% or 645,575 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.2% or 27,261 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chicago
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School105,190 (60.3%)19,363 (11.1%)
High School Diploma223,447 (71.2%)38,287 (12.2%)
College / Associate Degree281,861 (80.5%)33,613 (9.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher645,575 (90.7%)23,488 (3.3%)
Total1,255,647 (81.0%)108,513 (7.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Chicago

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chicago are Community & Social Service (189,422 | 13.7%), Management (160,331 | 11.6%), Business & Financial (117,950 | 8.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (98,546 | 7.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (88,488 | 6.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Chicago

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chicago, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (75.9%), Computers & Mathematics (74.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (70.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (72.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (72.2%), and Education, Arts & Media (69.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Chicago
OccupationMaleFemale
Management85,722 (53.5%)74,609 (46.5%)
Business & Financial56,287 (47.7%)61,663 (52.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science69,697 (70.7%)28,849 (29.3%)
Computers & Mathematics44,571 (74.7%)15,093 (25.3%)
Architecture & Engineering17,021 (75.9%)5,406 (24.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science8,105 (49.3%)8,350 (50.7%)
Community & Social Service 74,799 (39.5%)114,623 (60.5%)
Education, Arts & Media8,720 (30.2%)20,153 (69.8%)
Legal Services & Support15,135 (50.0%)15,147 (50.0%)
Education Instruction & Library29,614 (33.5%)58,874 (66.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment21,330 (51.0%)20,449 (48.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating21,871 (27.8%)56,883 (72.2%)
Health Technologists16,468 (27.3%)43,823 (72.7%)
Total (Category)308,376 (47.8%)336,627 (52.2%)
Total (Overall)711,392 (51.5%)669,726 (48.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Chicago are Food Preparation & Serving (71,013 | 5.1%), Healthcare Support (46,787 | 3.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (45,057 | 3.3%), Security & Protection (41,257 | 3.0%), and Personal Care & Service (39,365 | 2.9%).
Services Occupations in Chicago

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Chicago, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (77.0%), Security & Protection (71.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (67.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.0%), Personal Care & Service (73.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (44.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Chicago
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support7,501 (16.0%)39,286 (84.0%)
Security & Protection29,483 (71.5%)11,774 (28.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention16,947 (67.9%)8,024 (32.1%)
Law Enforcement12,536 (77.0%)3,750 (23.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving39,368 (55.4%)31,645 (44.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance25,329 (56.2%)19,728 (43.8%)
Personal Care & Service10,583 (26.9%)28,782 (73.1%)
Total (Category)112,264 (46.1%)131,215 (53.9%)
Total (Overall)711,392 (51.5%)669,726 (48.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Chicago are Office & Administration (136,550 | 9.9%), and Sales & Related (122,402 | 8.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Chicago

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Chicago
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related59,311 (48.5%)63,091 (51.5%)
Office & Administration43,671 (32.0%)92,879 (68.0%)
Total (Category)102,982 (39.8%)155,970 (60.2%)
Total (Overall)711,392 (51.5%)669,726 (48.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Chicago are Construction & Extraction (41,434 | 3.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (23,346 | 1.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,429 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Chicago

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Chicago
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry980 (68.6%)449 (31.4%)
Construction & Extraction40,010 (96.6%)1,424 (3.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair22,419 (96.0%)927 (4.0%)
Total (Category)63,409 (95.8%)2,800 (4.2%)
Total (Overall)711,392 (51.5%)669,726 (48.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Chicago are Production (59,584 | 4.3%), Transportation (56,730 | 4.1%), and Material Moving (51,161 | 3.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Chicago

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Chicago
OccupationMaleFemale
Production39,795 (66.8%)19,789 (33.2%)
Transportation46,428 (81.8%)10,302 (18.2%)
Material Moving38,138 (74.6%)13,023 (25.5%)
Total (Category)124,361 (74.3%)43,114 (25.7%)
Total (Overall)711,392 (51.5%)669,726 (48.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Chicago

Employment Industries in Chicago

The major employment industries in Chicago include Health Care & Social Assistance (189,578 | 13.7%), Professional & Scientific (179,115 | 13.0%), Educational Services (138,785 | 10.1%), Retail Trade (115,523 | 8.4%), and Manufacturing (107,086 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Chicago

Employment Industries by Sex in Chicago

The Chicago industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.6%), Transportation & Warehousing (71.8%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (71.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.8%), Educational Services (64.3%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (49.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Chicago
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,446 (66.1%)741 (33.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction379 (71.8%)149 (28.2%)
Construction49,357 (90.6%)5,125 (9.4%)
Manufacturing70,229 (65.6%)36,857 (34.4%)
Wholesale Trade17,908 (62.3%)10,826 (37.7%)
Retail Trade58,699 (50.8%)56,824 (49.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing66,602 (71.8%)26,169 (28.2%)
Utilities4,550 (71.0%)1,855 (29.0%)
Information16,813 (56.4%)12,979 (43.6%)
Finance & Insurance46,287 (53.0%)41,073 (47.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing18,338 (57.8%)13,370 (42.2%)
Professional & Scientific98,005 (54.7%)81,110 (45.3%)
Enterprise Management1,180 (52.3%)1,077 (47.7%)
Administrative & Support36,979 (56.5%)28,525 (43.5%)
Educational Services49,588 (35.7%)89,197 (64.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance45,881 (24.2%)143,697 (75.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation15,371 (50.5%)15,041 (49.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services52,547 (53.7%)45,206 (46.3%)
Public Administration31,680 (56.9%)24,019 (43.1%)
Total711,392 (51.5%)669,726 (48.5%)

Education in Chicago

School Enrollment in Chicago

The most common levels of schooling among the 632,447 students in Chicago are college / undergraduate (137,308 | 21.7%), high school (123,962 | 19.6%), and middle school (121,986 | 19.3%).
School Enrollment in Chicago
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool39,3756.2%
Kindergarten28,9604.6%
Elementary School113,88018.0%
Middle School121,98619.3%
High School123,96219.6%
College / Undergraduate137,30821.7%
Graduate / Professional66,97610.6%
Total632,447100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chicago

Out of a total of 632,447 students who are enrolled in schools in Chicago, 180,880 (28.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 451,567 (71.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 32,037 (51.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 72,558 (84.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chicago
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds17,346 (53.6%)15,027 (46.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old107,724 (79.6%)27,639 (20.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds127,184 (84.0%)24,275 (16.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds72,558 (84.5%)13,332 (15.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds33,974 (66.0%)17,508 (34.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds40,729 (52.6%)36,728 (47.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds29,795 (48.2%)32,037 (51.8%)
35 Years and over22,316 (61.0%)14,275 (39.0%)
Total451,567 (71.4%)180,880 (28.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chicago

Business (173,750 | 19.5%), social sciences (93,736 | 10.5%), science & technology (70,047 | 7.9%), education (61,545 | 6.9%), and communications (61,233 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 891,974 individuals in Chicago who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chicago
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics44,3875.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural47,7905.4%
Physical & Health Sciences22,7652.5%
Psychology48,9375.5%
Social Sciences93,73610.5%
Engineering52,6725.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies10,1291.1%
Science & Technology70,0477.9%
Business173,75019.5%
Education61,5456.9%
Literature & Languages52,6615.9%
Liberal Arts & History47,7515.3%
Visual & Performing Arts60,9236.8%
Communications61,2336.9%
Arts & Humanities43,6484.9%
Total891,974100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Chicago

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chicago

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Chicago are males with 1 vehicle (269,388, accounting for 38.7%) and females with 1 vehicle (269,757, making up 41.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chicago
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle107,573 (15.5%)115,817 (17.8%)
1 Vehicle269,388 (38.7%)269,757 (41.5%)
2 Vehicles210,804 (30.3%)177,840 (27.4%)
3 Vehicles70,385 (10.1%)57,574 (8.9%)
4 Vehicles26,789 (3.8%)21,585 (3.3%)
5 or more Vehicles10,704 (1.5%)7,577 (1.2%)
Total695,643 (100.0%)650,150 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Chicago

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Chicago are 30 to 34 minutes (221,921 commuters, 19.4%), 45 to 59 minutes (169,473 commuters, 14.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (141,088 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Chicago
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes13,1261.1%
5 to 9 Minutes41,2943.6%
10 to 14 Minutes76,6566.7%
15 to 19 Minutes114,74310.1%
20 to 24 Minutes141,08812.4%
25 to 29 Minutes72,9596.4%
30 to 34 Minutes221,92119.4%
35 to 39 Minutes49,8454.4%
40 to 44 Minutes73,8936.5%
45 to 59 Minutes169,47314.8%
60 to 89 Minutes130,42111.4%
90 or more Minutes36,2153.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Chicago

The most common commute times in Chicago are 30 to 34 minutes (119,258 commuters, 20.0%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (102,663 commuters, 18.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Chicago
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes7,143 (1.2%)5,983 (1.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes20,340 (3.4%)20,954 (3.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes37,296 (6.3%)39,360 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes58,447 (9.8%)56,296 (10.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes72,943 (12.2%)68,145 (12.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes38,892 (6.5%)34,067 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes119,258 (20.0%)102,663 (18.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes25,122 (4.2%)24,723 (4.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes39,555 (6.6%)34,338 (6.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes87,837 (14.7%)81,636 (15.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes69,560 (11.7%)60,861 (11.2%)
90 or more Minutes19,409 (3.3%)16,806 (3.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chicago

The most frequent times of departure to work in Chicago are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (82,369, 13.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (85,074, 15.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chicago
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM35,421 (5.9%)19,316 (3.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM28,561 (4.8%)14,155 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM26,045 (4.4%)15,385 (2.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM63,656 (10.7%)39,291 (7.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM40,355 (6.8%)43,529 (8.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM82,369 (13.8%)85,074 (15.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM51,331 (8.6%)63,795 (11.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM75,406 (12.7%)83,315 (15.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM37,198 (6.2%)41,429 (7.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM39,205 (6.6%)44,209 (8.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM20,976 (3.5%)19,544 (3.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM9,097 (1.5%)8,282 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM49,804 (8.4%)39,561 (7.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM36,378 (6.1%)28,947 (5.3%)
Total595,802 (100.0%)545,832 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Chicago

Occupancy by Ownership in Chicago

Of the total 1,129,908 dwellings in Chicago, owner-occupied units account for 515,235 (45.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 614,673 (54.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Chicago
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units515,23545.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units614,67354.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,129,908100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Chicago

Occupancy by Household Size in Chicago
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household436,68138.7%
2-Person Household332,69729.4%
3-Person Household152,50513.5%
4+ Person Household208,02518.4%
Total Housing Units1,129,908100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chicago

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chicago
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household150,975 (34.6%)285,706 (65.4%)
2-Person Household160,904 (48.4%)171,793 (51.6%)
3-Person Household78,143 (51.2%)74,362 (48.8%)
4+ Person Household125,213 (60.2%)82,812 (39.8%)
Total Housing Units515,235 (45.6%)614,673 (54.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chicago

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chicago
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School49,953 (40.4%)73,858 (59.7%)
High School Diploma85,034 (40.4%)125,379 (59.6%)
College/Associate Degree114,184 (42.9%)152,171 (57.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher266,064 (50.3%)263,265 (49.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chicago

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chicago
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years311,88327.6%
35 to 44 Years214,25519.0%
45 to 54 Years183,55116.2%
55 to 64 Years180,42516.0%
65 to 74 Years136,18712.0%
75 to 84 Years73,2766.5%
85 Years and Over30,3312.7%
Total1,129,908100.0%

Housing Finances in Chicago

Median Income by Occupancy in Chicago

Median Income by Occupancy in Chicago
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied515,235 (45.6%)$104,025
Renter-Occupied614,673 (54.4%)$50,129
Average1,129,908 (100.0%)$71,673

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chicago

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chicago
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00012,752 (2.5%)42,685 (6.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9996,467 (1.3%)20,461 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $14,99910,279 (2.0%)47,696 (7.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99910,955 (2.1%)30,170 (4.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99913,119 (2.5%)34,649 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99926,377 (5.1%)59,550 (9.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99939,199 (7.6%)71,578 (11.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99966,147 (12.8%)92,914 (15.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99962,959 (12.2%)68,758 (11.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99997,865 (19.0%)75,979 (12.4%)
$150,000 or more169,116 (32.8%)70,233 (11.4%)
Total515,235 (100.0%)614,673 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chicago

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chicago
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3008,743 (1.7%)22,706 (3.7%)
$300 to $49923,347 (4.5%)23,016 (3.7%)
$500 to $79962,617 (12.1%)46,310 (7.5%)
$800 to $99942,573 (8.3%)74,467 (12.1%)
$1,000 to $1,49979,952 (15.5%)194,593 (31.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99985,564 (16.6%)114,094 (18.6%)
$2,000 to $2,49968,737 (13.3%)64,596 (10.5%)
$2,500 to $2,99948,830 (9.5%)28,783 (4.7%)
$3,000 or more94,872 (18.4%)29,028 (4.7%)
Total515,235 (100.0%)614,673 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Chicago

Housing Structures in Chicago

Housing Structures in Chicago
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached305,27327.0%
Single Unit, Attached41,0733.6%
2 Unit Apartments147,41513.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments159,72614.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments130,13811.5%
10 or more Apartments342,97730.3%
Mobile Home / Other3,3060.3%
Total1,129,908100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chicago

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chicago
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached264,842 (86.8%)40,431 (13.2%)
Single Unit, Attached27,114 (66.0%)13,959 (34.0%)
2 Unit Apartments60,709 (41.2%)86,706 (58.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments36,359 (22.8%)123,367 (77.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments30,390 (23.4%)99,748 (76.6%)
10 or more Apartments94,396 (27.5%)248,581 (72.5%)
Mobile Home / Other1,425 (43.1%)1,881 (56.9%)
Total515,235 (45.6%)614,673 (54.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chicago

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chicago
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room4,538 (0.9%)55,943 (9.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms48,220 (9.4%)171,123 (27.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms170,858 (33.2%)273,852 (44.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms174,100 (33.8%)95,666 (15.6%)
8 or more Rooms117,519 (22.8%)18,089 (2.9%)
Total515,235 (100.0%)614,673 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chicago

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chicago
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas445,615 (86.5%)443,655 (72.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas7,337 (1.4%)11,575 (1.9%)
Electricity54,686 (10.6%)136,705 (22.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene822 (0.2%)709 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke113 (0.0%)92 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3,039 (0.6%)7,498 (1.2%)
No Fuel Used3,623 (0.7%)14,439 (2.4%)
Total515,235 (100.0%)614,673 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Chicago

Household Vehicle Usage in Chicago
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle54,690 (10.6%)246,432 (40.1%)
1 Vehicle229,451 (44.5%)274,414 (44.6%)
2 Vehicles164,014 (31.8%)77,011 (12.5%)
3 or more Vehicles67,080 (13.0%)16,816 (2.7%)
Total515,235 (100.0%)614,673 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Chicago

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Chicago

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units179,582335,653
Median Property Value$266,400$331,600
Median Household Income$73,769$130,582
Monthly Housing Costs$807$89,823
Real Estate Taxes$4,011$7,433

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chicago

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chicago
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0009,603 (5.3%)7,269 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99911,009 (6.1%)8,751 (2.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99984,459 (47.0%)132,593 (39.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99943,930 (24.5%)101,101 (30.1%)
$500,000 to $749,99915,315 (8.5%)47,696 (14.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9996,011 (3.4%)18,823 (5.6%)
$1,000,000 or more9,255 (5.1%)19,420 (5.8%)
Total179,582 (100.0%)335,653 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chicago

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chicago
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00011,075 (6.2%)3,940 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $24,99920,387 (11.4%)8,144 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99914,112 (7.9%)13,966 (4.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99918,819 (10.5%)12,265 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99926,633 (14.8%)20,380 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99921,325 (11.9%)39,514 (11.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99928,697 (16.0%)41,634 (12.4%)
$150,000 or more38,534 (21.5%)69,168 (20.6%)
Total179,582 (100.0%)335,653 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chicago

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chicago
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x48,989 (27.3%)119,454 (35.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x29,459 (16.4%)103,918 (31.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x21,789 (12.1%)85,810 (25.6%)
4.0x or more76,307 (42.5%)47,676 (14.2%)
Total179,582 (100.0%)335,653 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chicago

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chicago
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80010,083 (5.6%)2,587 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,49915,397 (8.6%)9,859 (2.9%)
$800 to $1,499141,502 (78.8%)17,654 (5.3%)
Total179,582 (100.0%)335,653 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Chicago

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chicago

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chicago
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years178,886 (97.0%)5,481 (3.0%)
6 to 18 Years373,164 (95.5%)17,800 (4.5%)
19 to 25 Years245,494 (85.6%)41,149 (14.4%)
26 to 34 Years416,687 (87.4%)59,983 (12.6%)
35 to 44 Years333,821 (86.1%)53,815 (13.9%)
45 to 54 Years271,906 (85.1%)47,682 (14.9%)
55 to 64 Years265,865 (88.9%)33,035 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years203,717 (97.7%)4,709 (2.3%)
75 Years and older142,777 (98.9%)1,630 (1.1%)
Total2,432,317 (90.2%)265,284 (9.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chicago

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chicago
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born178,886 (97.0%)5,481 (3.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen373,164 (95.5%)17,800 (4.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen245,494 (85.6%)41,149 (14.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chicago

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chicago
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000349,332 (87.6%)49,249 (12.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999367,288 (85.5%)62,314 (14.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999314,546 (86.2%)50,376 (13.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999285,490 (89.2%)34,387 (10.7%)
$100,000 and over1,089,017 (94.3%)66,229 (5.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chicago

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chicago
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 687,818 (47.6%)97,080 (52.7%)
6 to 18 Years200,242 (51.2%)188,112 (48.1%)
19 to 25 Years59,126 (20.6%)190,977 (66.6%)
25 to 34 Years72,652 (15.2%)350,567 (73.6%)
35 to 44 Years63,702 (16.4%)278,731 (71.9%)
45 to 54 Years60,693 (19.0%)218,475 (68.4%)
55 to 64 Years84,599 (28.3%)191,223 (64.0%)
65 to 74 Years188,324 (90.4%)91,510 (43.9%)
75 Years and over140,276 (97.1%)61,182 (42.4%)
Total957,432 (35.5%)1,667,857 (61.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chicago

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chicago
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years673 (0.9%)554 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years11,312 (5.8%)6,289 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years22,271 (5.7%)21,760 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years56,181 (11.2%)63,679 (12.6%)
65 to 74 Years24,683 (26.5%)31,227 (27.1%)
75 Years and over21,861 (40.3%)46,100 (51.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Chicago

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Chicago: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years513 (0.6%)332 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years1,234 (0.6%)762 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years2,028 (0.5%)2,691 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years10,302 (2.1%)8,505 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years6,609 (7.1%)5,342 (4.6%)
75 Years and over9,332 (17.2%)13,762 (15.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Chicago: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years307 (0.4%)222 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years1,844 (0.9%)1,648 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years3,631 (0.9%)5,017 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years12,302 (2.5%)14,219 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years5,405 (5.8%)7,012 (6.1%)
75 Years and over5,351 (9.9%)10,264 (11.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Chicago: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8,414 (4.3%)3,756 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years14,469 (3.7%)12,589 (3.1%)
35 to 64 Years22,790 (4.6%)21,365 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years6,188 (6.6%)6,534 (5.7%)
75 Years and over5,984 (11.0%)13,710 (15.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Chicago: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,466 (0.8%)881 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years3,479 (0.9%)4,566 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years28,662 (5.7%)39,002 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years15,235 (16.4%)23,020 (20.0%)
75 Years and over14,571 (26.9%)34,424 (38.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Chicago: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,332 (1.2%)1,303 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years2,438 (0.6%)2,097 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years10,379 (2.1%)11,886 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years4,164 (4.5%)6,537 (5.7%)
75 Years and over5,800 (10.7%)16,323 (18.1%)

Technology Access in Chicago

Computing Device Access in Chicago

Computing Device Access in Chicago
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop880,52277.9%
Smartphone1,003,73088.8%
Tablet676,06059.8%
No Computing Device80,4937.1%
Total1,129,908100.0%

Internet Access in Chicago

Internet Access in Chicago
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1,0730.1%
Broadband Home802,63571.0%
Cellular Data Only136,12012.0%
Satellite Internet68,5166.1%
No Internet158,73014.1%
Total1,129,908100.0%

Chicago Summary

Chicago, IL is the third-largest city in the United States and the largest city in the state of Illinois. It is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan in the northeastern corner of the state. The city is known for its vibrant culture, diverse population, and iconic skyline.

History

The area that is now Chicago was first settled by Native Americans in the late 17th century. The first non-native settlers arrived in the early 1800s, and the city was officially incorporated in 1837. In the mid-1800s, Chicago experienced a period of rapid growth and development, becoming a major transportation hub and the center of the nation’s meatpacking industry. The city was also the site of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, which showcased the city’s progress and helped to further its reputation as a major industrial center.
In the early 20th century, Chicago was a major center of the labor movement, and the city was the site of the famous Haymarket Riot of 1886. The city also experienced a period of racial tension in the 1950s and 1960s, culminating in the 1968 Democratic National Convention. In the late 20th century, Chicago experienced a period of economic decline, but the city has since rebounded and is now a major center of finance, technology, and culture.

Geography

Chicago is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan in the northeastern corner of the state of Illinois. The city is situated on a flat plain, with the Chicago River running through the center of the city. The city is divided into 77 distinct neighborhoods, each with its own unique character and culture. The city is also home to several parks, including Lincoln Park, Grant Park, and Millennium Park.

Economy

Chicago is a major center of finance, technology, and culture. The city is home to the Chicago Board of Trade, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and the Chicago Stock Exchange. The city is also a major center of manufacturing, with major companies such as Boeing, Motorola, and Kraft Foods having their headquarters in the city. The city is also home to several major universities, including the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Chicago was 2,695,598. The city is home to a diverse population, with the largest ethnic groups being African American (32.9%), White (31.7%), Hispanic or Latino (28.9%), and Asian (5.5%). The city is also home to a large immigrant population, with the largest groups being from Mexico (14.5%), India (4.3%), and Poland (3.2%). The median household income in the city is $47,408, and the median home value is $224,800.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Chicago?
Total Population of Chicago is 2,721,914.
What is the Total Male Population of Chicago?
Total Male Population of Chicago is 1,327,699.
What is the Total Female Population of Chicago?
Total Female Population of Chicago is 1,394,215.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Chicago?
There are 95.23 Males per 100 Females in Chicago.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Chicago?
There are 105.01 Females per 100 Males in Chicago.
What is the Median Population Age in Chicago?
Median Population Age in Chicago is 35.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Chicago
Average Family Size in Chicago is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Chicago
Average Household Size in Chicago is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Chicago?
Per Capita income in Chicago is $45,840.
What is the Median Family Income in Chicago?
Median Family Income in Chicago is $87,343.
What is the Median Household income in Chicago?
Median Household Income in Chicago is $71,673.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Chicago?
Income or Wage Gap in Chicago is 18.0%.
Women in Chicago earn 82.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Chicago?
Family Income Deficit in Chicago is $11,501.
Families that are below poverty line in Chicago earn $11,501 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Chicago?
Inequality or Gini Index in Chicago is 0.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in Chicago?
There are 1,505,646 People in the Labor Forcein in Chicago.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Chicago?
67.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Chicago.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Chicago?
Unemployment Rate in Chicago is 8.2%.