Cicero, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Cicero, Illinois is 83,223 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $68,548, the median home value is $236,000, and the median age is 34.3.
The population has declined 2.6% since 2010 (84,267 → 82,090).
83,223
Population
14190
People / sq mi
$68,548
Median Income
$236,000
Median Home Value
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Cicero covers 5.9 sq mi of land at 14190 people per square mile.
About Cicero, IL
Cicero stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 14,190 people per square mile. With 83,223 residents, Cicero is a city in Illinois. It ranks #11 among cities in Illinois by population.
The typical household here earns about $68,548, below the US median of $78,538. About 10.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $236,000, with typical rent around $1,121.
Cicero is among the least college-educated US cities, at 11.0% — below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 4.7% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Cicero: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Cicero town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Cicero town had a population of 84,267 in 2010 and 82,090 in 2024, a -2.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 84,920 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: -0.17%.
82,090
Population (2024)
84,267
Population (2010)
84,920
Peak (2020)
-0.17%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 84,267 |
| 2011 | 84,438 |
| 2012 | 84,569 |
| 2013 | 84,601 |
| 2014 | 84,397 |
| 2015 | 83,884 |
| 2016 | 83,219 |
| 2017 | 82,399 |
| 2018 | 81,477 |
| 2019 | 80,796 |
| 2020 | 84,920 |
| 2021 | 83,258 |
| 2022 | 82,046 |
| 2023 | 81,675 |
| 2024 | 82,090 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$68,548
Median Household Income
$25,485
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$236,000
Median Home Value
$1,121
Median Rent
54.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
68.2%
High School+
11.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
7.1%
Drive Alone
68.7%
Public Transit
4.7%
Work From Home
29.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
5.8%
Foreign Born
18.2%
Non-English at Home
1.8%
Veterans
6.5%
With Disability
80.8%
Health Insurance
89.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Manufacturing | 16.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.6% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 12.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.7% |
| Retail Trade | 9.6% |
| Construction | 8.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.0% |
| Information | 3.2% |
| Public Administration | 2.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cicero, Illinois has a population of 83,223 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Cicero, Illinois is $68,548, with 10.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Cicero, Illinois is $236,000, with median monthly rent at $1,121 and a homeownership rate of 54.6%.
The median age in Cicero, Illinois is 34.3 years. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.
The population has declined 2.6% since 2010 (84,267 → 82,090).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.