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

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

About Chicago Ridge, IL

Chicago Ridge is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 6.0% of the population. Chicago Ridge is a city in Illinois with a population of 14,147.

Median household income is $69,389, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 13.9%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $217,800, with typical rent around $1,198.

Roughly 27.7% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 9.5% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 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%.

Chicago Ridge village population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

14,036

Population (2024)

14,319

Population (2010)

14,458

Peak (2013)

-0.14%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	14,319	-	-	estimate
2011	14,392	+73	+0.51%	estimate
2012	14,433	+41	+0.28%	estimate
2013	14,458	+25	+0.17%	estimate
2014	14,442	-16	-0.11%	estimate
2015	14,371	-71	-0.49%	estimate
2016	14,276	-95	-0.66%	estimate
2017	14,158	-118	-0.83%	estimate
2018	14,027	-131	-0.93%	estimate
2019	13,928	-99	-0.71%	estimate
2020	14,381	+453	+3.25%	estimate
2021	14,117	-264	-1.84%	estimate
2022	13,990	-127	-0.90%	estimate
2023	13,944	-46	-0.33%	estimate
2024	14,036	+92	+0.66%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	64.0%
Black or African American	9.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

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 Trade	18.7%
Professional, Scientific & Management	17.2%
Information	10.2%
Manufacturing	8.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	6.6%
Public Administration	6.6%
Construction	5.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	5.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	3.8%
Transportation & Warehousing	0.7%

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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).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

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

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