Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Chicago Ridge, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAChicago-Naperville MSAChicago-Naperville-Elgin#127/303 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,099

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

54.4%7,674

Hispanic/Latino

21%2,967

Two or More

11.7%1,656

Black

9.4%1,329

Asian

3.1%441

Other

0.2%32

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%225

High School Diploma

24.9%2,384

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%539

Some College (1+ yr)

17%1,623

Associate's Degree

10.5%1,006

Bachelor's Degree

20.2%1,936

Master's Degree

5.4%516

Professional Degree

1.5%144

Doctorate

1.5%143

HS or Higher

89.1%

BA or Higher

28.6%

Graduate+

8.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$226,900

Median Renti

$1,304

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

50.1%2,624

Renter-Occupied

49.9%2,610

Total Units

5,751

Homeownership

50.1%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

0.8%22

$50K–$100K

1.4%36

$100K–$150K

14.5%380

$150K–$200K

12.4%326

$200K–$300K

52.6%1,381

$300K–$500K

14.2%373

$500K–$1M

1.1%30

$1M+

2.9%76

Rent Distribution

Under $500

151

$750–$1,000

334

$1,000–$1,250

638

$1,250–$1,500

787

$1,500–$2,000

668

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.5%86

2000–2009

4.7%270

1990–1999

10.5%606

1980–1989

17.4%1,000

1970–1979

20%1,151

1960–1969

20.8%1,199

1950–1959

17.1%981

1940–1949

6.9%398

1939 or earlier

1%60

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.6%4,219

Electricity

16.3%852

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%121

No Fuel

0.4%23

Fuel Oil

0.4%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,964

Mean Household Incomei

$80,552

Per Capita Incomei

$29,973

Poverty Ratei

19.9%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

6,914

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%208

$10K–$15K

3.5%182

$15K–$20K

2.3%120

$20K–$25K

5.6%292

$25K–$30K

1.3%70

$30K–$35K

8.2%427

$35K–$40K

2.3%118

$40K–$45K

4.2%218

$45K–$50K

7.8%409

$50K–$60K

5.6%293

$60K–$75K

13.9%726

$75K–$100K

8.3%435

$100K–$125K

11.4%598

$125K–$150K

8%420

$150K–$200K

8.6%448

$200K+

5.2%270

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

159

Residentsi

177

Avg. Tenant Renti

$363/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers27 homes93% occupied$414/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8132 homes97% occupied$353/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $68,964/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

93%

Very low income$21K–$34K/yr

6.2%

Low income$34K–$55K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

77.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

29.7% of subsidized households are minority

50.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

80.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,474

Avg. Commutei

31.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,535

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

444(4.2% of civilian adults)