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Population Review

Cook County, IL — Population & Demographics

Cook County, IL has a population of 5,185,812. The median household income is $81,797 and the median age is 37.8.

5,185,812

Population

$81,797

Median Income

$305,200

Median Home Value

37.8

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White46.4%
Black or African American22.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$81,797

Median Household Income

$47,801

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment

Housing

$305,200

Median Home Value

$1,381

Median Rent

57.5%

Homeownership

Education

88.3%

High School+

41.9%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Cook County, IL has a population of 5,185,812 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Cook County, IL is $81,797.

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