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Population Review

Chicago Ridge, Illinois Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Chicago Ridge, Illinois is 14,147 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 173rd-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $69,389, the median home value is $217,800, and the median age is 34.3.

The population has declined 2.0% since 2010 (14,319 → 14,036).

14,147

Population

6238

People / sq mi

$69,389

Median Income

$217,800

Median Home Value

Chicago Ridge covers 2.3 sq mi of land at 6238 people per square mile.

About Chicago Ridge, IL

Chicago Ridge is a city in Illinois with a population of 14,147. It ranks #173 among cities in Illinois by population. The median age is 34.3, younger than the national median. The population is 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

The median household income in Chicago Ridge is $69,389, below the US median of $74,580. 13.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $217,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,198. The homeownership rate of 55.0% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Chicago Ridge reflects 27.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 31.1 minutes each way.

Chicago Ridge village Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Chicago Ridge village had a population of 14,319 in 2010 and 14,036 in 2024, a -2.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,458 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.14%.

2013 · 14K20102024

14,036

Population (2024)

14,319

Population (2010)

14,458

Peak (2013)

-0.14%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201014,319
201114,392
201214,433
201314,458
201414,442
201514,371
201614,276
201714,158
201814,027
201913,928
202014,381
202114,117
202213,990
202313,944
202414,036

Race & Ethnicity

White64.0%
Black or African American9.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$69,389

Median Household Income

$31,335

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$217,800

Median Home Value

$1,198

Median Rent

55.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.7%

High School+

27.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.2%

Drive Alone

80.6%

Public Transit

9.5%

Work From Home

31.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

6.0%

Foreign Born

60.5%

Non-English at Home

4.1%

Veterans

7.5%

With Disability

87.6%

Health Insurance

93.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Retail Trade18.7%
Professional, Scientific & Management17.2%
Information10.2%
Manufacturing8.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate6.6%
Public Administration6.6%
Construction5.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.8%
Transportation & Warehousing0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chicago Ridge, Illinois has a population of 14,147 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 173rd-largest city in Illinois.

The median household income in Chicago Ridge, Illinois is $69,389, with 13.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Chicago Ridge, Illinois is $217,800, with median monthly rent at $1,198 and a homeownership rate of 55.0%.

The median age in Chicago Ridge, Illinois is 34.3 years. The population is 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

The population has declined 2.0% since 2010 (14,319 → 14,036).

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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.