Demographics — Chicago, Illinois

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,707,648

Median Agei

35.7

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher

86.8%

BA or Higher

43.3%

Graduate+

18.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$315,200

Median Renti

$1,380

Total Units

1,268,199

Homeownership

45.5%

Vacancy Rate

9.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.3%17,359

$50K–$100K

3.3%17,099

$100K–$150K

6.6%34,568

$150K–$200K

9.4%48,862

$200K–$300K

24.7%129,164

$300K–$500K

28.8%150,597

$500K–$1M

18.1%94,389

$1M+

5.8%30,141

Rent Distribution

Under $500

43,559

$500–$750

30,358

$750–$1,000

76,412

$1,000–$1,250

107,154

$1,250–$1,500

87,841

$1,500–$2,000

122,191

$2,000+

138,985

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%5,221

2010–2019

5.1%64,784

2000–2009

8.2%103,801

1990–1999

4.9%61,704

1980–1989

5%63,016

1970–1979

7.9%100,236

1960–1969

9.7%122,459

1950–1959

11.6%147,317

1940–1949

8.2%103,405

1939 or earlier

39.1%496,256

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78%893,883

Electricity

17.6%201,395

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%20,523

No Fuel

1.6%18,293

Other

0.9%10,036

Fuel Oil

0.1%1,611

Solar

0%495

Wood

0%194

Coal

0%117

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,134

Mean Household Incomei

$112,443

Per Capita Incomei

$48,148

Poverty Ratei

16.5%

Unemploymenti

7.9%

Labor Forcei

1,502,336

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.1%80,998

$10K–$15K

5%57,064

$15K–$20K

3.3%38,250

$20K–$25K

3.9%44,713

$25K–$30K

3.5%40,506

$30K–$35K

3.4%38,584

$35K–$40K

3.5%40,009

$40K–$45K

3%34,845

$45K–$50K

3.3%37,429

$50K–$60K

5.7%65,662

$60K–$75K

8.2%94,404

$75K–$100K

11.7%134,121

$100K–$125K

9.4%107,765

$125K–$150K

6.6%75,138

$150K–$200K

8.7%99,570

$200K+

13.7%157,489

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

106,578

Residentsi

179,752

Avg. Tenant Renti

$389/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

45 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing14,721 homes83% occupied$407/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers136 homes93% occupied$550/mo rent

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

Mod Rehab349 homes128% occupied$258/mo rent

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Project Based Section 827,383 homes93% occupied$383/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

S236/BMIR218 homes

202/PRAC2,508 homes96% occupied$374/mo rent

811/PRAC489 homes92% occupied$339/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,134/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

84.8%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

11.4%

Low income$38K–$60K/yr

3.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $60K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

70.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

90.3% of subsidized households are minority

17.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

560,66320.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

222,311

China

35,132

Poland

27,911

India

26,725

Philippines

21,660

Guatemala

11,434

Korea

7,923

United Kingdom

5,549

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,352,444

Avg. Commutei

33.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,382,634

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

62,336(2.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.2%Insured

9.8%Uninsured