State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
13,543.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.85%
Growth Since 2010
-5.31%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Cicero, Illinois Population 2021
79,434
Cicero is a city located in Cook County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 79,434, it is the 11th largest city in Illinois and the 451st largest city in the United States . Cicero is currently declining at a rate of -0.85% annually and its population has decreased by -5.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 83,891 in 2010. Cicero reached it's highest population of 85,616 in 2000. Spanning over 6 miles, Cicero has a population density of 13,544 people per square mile.
The average household income in Cicero is $62,581 with a poverty rate of 16.16%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $940 per month, and the median house value is $165,100. The median age in Cicero is 30.5 years, 30 years for males, and 31.4 years for females.
Cicero Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cicero was:
- Other race: 60.06%
- White: 34.13%
- Black or African American: 3.53%
- Two or more races: 1.11%
- Asian: 0.74%
- Native American: 0.42%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
The current population of Cicero, Illinois is 79,434 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 81,477.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 83,891.
Cicero, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Some Other Race | 49,450 | 60.06% |
| White | 28,100 | 34.13% |
| Black or African American | 2,903 | 3.53% |
| Two or More Races | 915 | 1.11% |
| Asian | 606 | 0.74% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 349 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.01% |
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Cicero Population by Race
Cicero Population Pyramid $2021
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Cicero Population by Age
Cicero Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,346 | 3.65 | 49.7 |
| Married | 10,629 | 4.34 | 66.9 |
| Female | 4,738 | 4.06 | 31.6 |
| Non Family | 4,733 | 1.35 | 30.9 |
| Male | 2,246 | 4.38 | 46 |
4.11
Average Family Size
3.65
Average Household Size
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Cicero Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11,654 | 24.19% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,412 | 11.23% |
| High School Graduate | 16,443 | 34.13% |
| Some College | 8,007 | 16.62% |
| Associates Degree | 2,355 | 4.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,576 | 7.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 737 | 1.53% |
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Cicero Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Cicero Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41,425 | 25,276 | 3,062 |
| Other Race | 27,353 | 16,707 | 1,650 |
| White | 4,577 | 3,975 | 912 |
| Black | 1,774 | 1,524 | 145 |
| Asian | 543 | 422 | 198 |
| 2+ Races | 510 | 298 | 72 |
| Native American | 267 | 170 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.85%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 36.46%.
Cicero Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,151
Average Earnings
$35,215
Average Male
$26,108
Average Female
Cicero Earnings by Educational Attainment
Cicero Language by Age
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Cicero Language
16.46% of Cicero residents speak only English, while 83.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 81.96% of the population.
Cicero Language
Cicero Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73,544 | 11,277 | 15.33% |
| Other | 49,320 | 7,896 | 16.01% |
| Black | 2,659 | 1,129 | 42.46% |
| White | 4,872 | 797 | 16.36% |
| Multiple | 915 | 399 | 43.61% |
| Asian | 598 | 88 | 14.72% |
| Native | 341 | 37 | 10.85% |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 100.00% |
16.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.01%
Male Poverty Rate
18.29%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cicero
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cicero is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cicero is Native, with 10.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.53%.
Cicero Poverty
Cicero Poverty Rate by Education
Cicero Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Cicero Married by Age and Sex
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Cicero Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Cicero Marital Status by Race
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Cicero Marital Status
Cicero Veterans by War
Cicero Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 909 | 4.32% |
| Hispanic | 481 | 0.94% |
| Other Race | 159 | 0.47% |
| Black | 123 | 5.99% |
| Native American | 11 | 3.51% |
Cicero Veterans by Race
Cicero Veterans by Education
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9.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
Cicero Veterans by Education
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65.5%
Labor Force Participation
62%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Cicero Employment by Age
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Cicero Employment by Race
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Cicero Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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61.22%
Native Born
38.78%
Foreign Born
25.34%
Non Citizen
13.44%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
61.22% of Cicero residents were born in the United States, with 53.29% having been born in Illinois. 25.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Cicero Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79,434 | -681 | -0.85% |
| 2020 | 80,115 | -681 | -0.84% |
| 2019 | 80,796 | -681 | -0.84% |
| 2018 | 81,477 | -922 | -1.12% |
| 2017 | 82,399 | -820 | -0.99% |
| 2016 | 83,219 | -665 | -0.79% |
| 2015 | 83,884 | -513 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 84,397 | -204 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 84,601 | 32 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 84,569 | 131 | 0.16% |
| 2011 | 84,438 | 171 | 0.20% |
| 2010 | 84,267 | -1,349 | -0.16% |
| 2000 | 85,616 | 18,180 | 2.42% |
| 1990 | 67,436 | 6,204 | 0.97% |
| 1980 | 61,232 | -5,826 | -0.90% |
| 1970 | 67,058 | -2,072 | -0.30% |
| 1960 | 69,130 | 1,586 | 0.23% |
| 1950 | 67,544 | 2,832 | 0.43% |
| 1940 | 64,712 | -1,890 | -0.29% |
| 1930 | 66,602 | 21,607 | 4.00% |
| 1920 | 44,995 | 30,438 | 11.95% |
| 1910 | 14,557 | -1,753 | -1.13% |
| 1900 | 16,310 | 0.00% |