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Cicero, IL

CSAChicago-Naperville MSAChicago-Naperville-Elgin#7/341 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

82,797population

34.4median age

This community is a community of 82,797 with a median age of 34.4. The population is predominantly Hispanic/Latino (87.5%) with a significant White community (7.5%). Median household income is $70,842. 68% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 10.8% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 54.6%, with a median home value of $249,400.

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

87.5%72,421

White

7.5%6,187

Black

4%3,288

Asian

0.4%350

Two or More

0.4%312

Other

0.3%228

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%2,695

High School Diploma

32.6%16,754

Some College (<1 yr)

3.6%1,850

Some College (1+ yr)

9.9%5,074

Associate's Degree

5.8%2,967

Bachelor's Degree

7.5%3,848

Master's Degree

2.4%1,239

Professional Degree

0.8%386

Doctorate

0.2%83

HS or Higher

68%

BA or Higher

10.8%

Graduate+

3.3%

Housingi

$249,400median home value

$1,154median rent

54.6%homeownership

26,203total units

6.8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 54.6%

Renter 45.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.9%526

$50K–$100K

2.2%293

$100K–$150K

4.5%606

$150K–$200K

16.5%2,193

$200K–$300K

44.4%5,918

$300K–$500K

25.8%3,436

$500K–$1M

1.7%225

$1M+

1%132

Rent Distribution

Under $500

405

$500–$750

601

$750–$1,000

2,217

$1,000–$1,250

3,417

$1,250–$1,500

1,853

$1,500–$2,000

1,624

$2,000+

552

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%31

2010–2019

0.5%118

2000–2009

0.9%224

1990–1999

3.4%886

1980–1989

2.8%724

1970–1979

4.4%1,150

1960–1969

6.4%1,683

1950–1959

9.3%2,443

1940–1949

10.5%2,748

1939 or earlier

61.8%16,196

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

91.8%22,427

Electricity

5.2%1,272

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%385

No Fuel

0.7%168

Other

0.5%122

Coal

0.2%58

Household Economyi

$70,842median household income

$25,547per capita income

14.4%poverty rate

4.9%unemployment

41,467labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%940

$10K–$15K

3.6%884

$15K–$20K

2.4%593

$20K–$25K

3.1%759

$25K–$30K

3.6%887

$30K–$35K

3.8%927

$35K–$40K

5.2%1,269

$40K–$45K

4.1%995

$45K–$50K

3.7%915

$50K–$60K

8.1%1,973

$60K–$75K

11.6%2,822

$75K–$100K

17.4%4,260

$100K–$125K

9.3%2,262

$125K–$150K

6.1%1,492

$150K–$200K

7.1%1,740

$200K+

7%1,714

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

239

Residentsi

261

Avg. Tenant Renti

$412/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers239 homes80% occupied$412/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $70,842/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

87%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

13%

Who Receives This Housing

74% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

78% of subsidized households are minority

47% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

72% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

38,721

Avg. Commutei

29.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

39,341

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,070(1.7% of civilian adults)