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Population Review

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

Cicero covers 5.9 sq mi of land at 14190 people per square mile.

About Cicero, IL

Cicero is a city in Illinois with a population of 83,223. It ranks #11 among cities in Illinois by population. The median age is 34.3, younger than the national median. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

The median household income in Cicero is $68,548, below the US median of $74,580. 10.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $236,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,121. The homeownership rate of 54.6% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Cicero reflects 11.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 29.7 minutes each way.

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%.

2020 · 85K20102024

82,090

Population (2024)

84,267

Population (2010)

84,920

Peak (2020)

-0.17%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201084,267
201184,438
201284,569
201384,601
201484,397
201583,884
201683,219
201782,399
201881,477
201980,796
202084,920
202183,258
202282,046
202381,675
202482,090

Race & Ethnicity

White20.1%
Black or African American3.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

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

Manufacturing16.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services12.6%
Professional, Scientific & Management12.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.7%
Retail Trade9.6%
Construction8.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.0%
Information3.2%
Public Administration2.9%
Transportation & Warehousing1.1%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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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).

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

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