Chicago city is located in Cook County Illinois. Chicago city has a 2024 population of 2,656,244. Chicago city is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -3.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,743,329 in 2020.
The average household income in Chicago city is $108,346 with a poverty rate of 16.93%. The median age in Chicago city is 35.3 years: 34.7 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chicago city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,154,279 | 42.41% |
| Black or African American | 784,078 | 28.81% |
| Other race | 307,614 | 11.3% |
| Two or more races | 263,927 | 9.7% |
| Asian | 190,801 | 7.01% |
| Native American | 19,806 | 0.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,409 | 0.05% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,129,908 | 2.36 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Non Family | 551,984 | 1.27 | 32.5 | 67.5 |
| Married | 357,408 | 3.36 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Female | 163,786 | 3.49 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
| Male | 56,730 | 3.38 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
45.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 124,369 | 6.51% |
| Associates Degree | 111,805 | 5.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 466,629 | 24.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 344,395 | 18.02% |
| High School Graduate | 414,395 | 21.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 130,881 | 6.85% |
| Some College | 318,856 | 16.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 704,193 | 676,318 | 472,071 |
| Black | 538,132 | 466,847 | 129,882 |
| Hispanic | 486,379 | 349,720 | 94,416 |
| Other Race | 190,763 | 128,046 | 30,104 |
| 2+ Races | 160,192 | 129,162 | 51,120 |
| Asian | 143,313 | 126,203 | 92,208 |
| Native American | 12,702 | 8,926 | 2,636 |
| Islander | 975 | 823 | 228 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.04%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 67.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,194 | $80,955 | $65,468 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,557 | $102,575 | $79,765 |
| High School Graduate | $33,665 | $38,154 | $28,156 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,143 | $34,021 | $24,295 |
| Overall | $53,101 | $57,531 | $48,167 |
| Some College | $40,457 | $46,601 | $35,337 |
$53,101
Average Earnings
$57,531
Average Male
$48,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.79% of Chicago city residents speak only English, while 35.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 767,055 | 212,672 | 27.73% |
| Hispanic | 779,787 | 125,275 | 16.07% |
| White | 871,228 | 74,218 | 8.52% |
| Other | 305,421 | 55,863 | 18.29% |
| Multiple | 261,210 | 36,030 | 13.79% |
| Asian | 186,933 | 30,396 | 16.26% |
| Native | 19,609 | 2,316 | 11.81% |
| Islander | 1,376 | 331 | 24.06% |
16.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.25%
Male Poverty Rate
18.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chicago city is Black, with 27.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chicago city is White, with 8.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.03% |
| High School | 19.91% |
| Some College | 15.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.19% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.41% |
| Female Employed | 7.84% |
| Male Employed | 5.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,343 | $131,706 |
| Households | $71,673 | $108,346 |
| Married Families | $121,687 | $171,157 |
| Non Families | $55,106 | $80,686 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.6%
Male Marriage Rate
33.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
63,690
Number of Veterans
57,036
Male Veterans
6,654
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 19,812 |
| Second Gulf War | 15,077 |
| First Gulf War | 11,951 |
| Korea | 3,651 |
| World War II | 1,241 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 15,597 |
| 65 to 74 | 15,182 |
| 75+ | 14,886 |
| 55 to 64 | 12,138 |
| 18 to 34 | 5,887 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 28,579 | 4.67% |
| White | 25,125 | 2.59% |
| Hispanic | 10,116 | 1.75% |
| 2+ Races | 4,631 | 2.46% |
| Other Race | 3,366 | 1.47% |
| Asian | 1,543 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 391 | 2.62% |
| Islander | 55 | 4.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.21%
Born in Chicago city
79.76%
Native Born
20.24%
Foreign Born
10.41%
Non Citizen
9.83%
Naturalized
79.76% of Chicago city residents were born in the United States, with 59.21% having been born in Illinois. 10.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,615,204 | -8,208 | -0.31% |
| 2028 | 2,623,412 | -8,208 | -0.31% |
| 2027 | 2,631,620 | -8,208 | -0.31% |
| 2026 | 2,639,828 | -8,208 | -0.31% |
| 2025 | 2,648,036 | -8,208 | -0.31% |
| 2024 | 2,656,244 | -8,208 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 2,664,452 | -8,208 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 2,672,660 | -31,441 | -1.16% |
| 2021 | 2,704,101 | -39,228 | -1.43% |
| 2020 | 2,743,329 | 51,832 | 1.93% |
| 2019 | 2,691,497 | -9,471 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 2,700,968 | -9,488 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 2,710,456 | -5,841 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 2,716,297 | -7,709 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 2,724,006 | -2,794 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 2,726,800 | 1,225 | 0.04% |
| 2013 | 2,725,575 | 6,536 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 2,719,039 | 10,972 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 2,708,067 | 10,587 | 0.39% |
| 2010 | 2,697,480 | 0 | 0% |