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Population Review

Chicago city, IL — Population & Demographics

Chicago city, IL has a population of 2,707,648. The median household income is $75,134 and the median age is 35.7.

2,707,648

Population

$75,134

Median Income

$315,200

Median Home Value

35.7

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White39.0%
Black or African American28.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$75,134

Median Household Income

$48,148

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$315,200

Median Home Value

$1,380

Median Rent

45.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

86.8%

High School+

43.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

19.3%

Drive Alone

18.3%

Work From Home

33.5 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Chicago city, IL has a population of 2,707,648 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Chicago city, IL is $75,134, with 13.0% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Chicago city, IL is $315,200, with median rent at $1,380.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.