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Chicago city

County:
Cook County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
225.099
State:
Illinois

Chicago city is located in Cook County, Illinois. Chicago city has a 2026 population of 2,721,308. Chicago city is currently growing at a rate of 0.82% annually but its population has decreased by -0.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,745,196 in 2020.

The median household income in Chicago city is $75,134 with a poverty rate of 16.83%. The median age in Chicago city is 35.7 years: 35.2 years for males, and 36.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.3 males.

2.7M
Total Population
12,089
Density (mi²)
22.2K 0.82%
Growth

Chicago city Population

Chicago city Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Chicago city includes 39.05% White, 28.42% Black or African American, 12.39% other race, 7.13% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (39.05%)

Black or African American (28.42%)

Other race (12.39%)

Two or more races (12.04%)

Asian (7.13%)

Native American (0.91%)

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.06%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,057,26539.05%
Black or African American769,38128.42%
Other race335,55212.39%
Two or more races325,87212.04%
Asian193,1697.13%
Native American24,7650.91%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1,6440.06%

Chicago city Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Chicago city's average per capita income is $55,514. Household income levels show a median of $75,134. The poverty rate stands at 16.83%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$127,586$177,780
Families$92,214$136,723
Households$75,134$112,443
Non Families$58,041$84,427

$55,514

Average Income

$75,134

Median Household Income

16.83%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)