State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
6,136.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.76%
Growth Since 2010
-4.67%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Skokie, Illinois Population 2021
61,758
Skokie is a city located in Cook County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 61,758, it is the 19th largest city in Illinois and the 619th largest city in the United States . Skokie is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -4.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 64,784 in 2010. Skokie reached it's highest population of 68,322 in 1970. Spanning over 10 miles, Skokie has a population density of 6,137 people per square mile.
The average household income in Skokie is $100,654 with a poverty rate of 9.43%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,271 per month, and the median house value is $318,800. The median age in Skokie is 43.7 years, 42.7 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
Skokie Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Skokie was:
- White: 57.09%
- Asian: 27.52%
- Black or African American: 8.02%
- Two or more races: 5.09%
- Other race: 1.87%
- Native American: 0.23%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.17%
The current population of Skokie, Illinois is 61,758 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 63,171.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 64,784.
Skokie, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,438 | 57.09% |
| Asian | 17,566 | 27.52% |
| Black or African American | 5,120 | 8.02% |
| Two or More Races | 3,251 | 5.09% |
| Some Other Race | 1,194 | 1.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 145 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 107 | 0.17% |
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Skokie Population by Race
Skokie Population Pyramid $2021
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Skokie Population by Age
Skokie Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,366 | 2.82 | 70.4 |
| Married | 12,791 | 3.4 | 79.8 |
| Non Family | 6,043 | 1.14 | 60.5 |
| Female | 2,460 | 3.6 | 49.4 |
| Male | 1,072 | 3.58 | 61.2 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
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Skokie Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,564 | 5.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,922 | 4.22% |
| High School Graduate | 8,497 | 18.67% |
| Some College | 7,673 | 16.86% |
| Associates Degree | 3,173 | 6.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13,653 | 30.00% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,031 | 17.65% |
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Skokie Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Skokie Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,274 | 22,429 | 12,117 |
| Asian | 12,749 | 11,102 | 6,707 |
| Hispanic | 4,116 | 3,338 | 1,115 |
| Black | 3,034 | 2,938 | 944 |
| 2+ Races | 1,557 | 1,467 | 835 |
| Other Race | 633 | 442 | 175 |
| Islander | 84 | 84 | 71 |
| Native American | 68 | 51 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 84.52%.
Skokie Educational Attainment by Race
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$42,279
Average Earnings
$47,661
Average Male
$36,556
Average Female
Skokie Earnings by Educational Attainment
Skokie Language by Age
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Skokie Language
47.28% of Skokie residents speak only English, while 52.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 23.15% of the population.
Skokie Language
Skokie Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,797 | 3,082 | 10.01% |
| Asian | 17,507 | 1,129 | 6.45% |
| Hispanic | 7,297 | 896 | 12.28% |
| Multiple | 3,251 | 483 | 14.86% |
| Black | 5,042 | 463 | 9.18% |
| Other | 1,189 | 92 | 7.74% |
| Native | 145 | 18 | 12.41% |
9.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.98%
Male Poverty Rate
9.85%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Skokie
The race most likely to be in poverty in Skokie is Multiple, with 14.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Skokie is Asian, with 6.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.45%.
Skokie Poverty
Skokie Poverty Rate by Education
Skokie Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
55.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.1%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Skokie Married by Age and Sex
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Skokie Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Skokie Marital Status by Race
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Skokie Marital Status
Skokie Veterans by War
Skokie Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 870 | 2.96% |
| Asian | 181 | 1.27% |
| Black | 124 | 3.55% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 1.25% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 1.07% |
| Islander | 8 | 8.79% |
Skokie Veterans by Race
Skokie Veterans by Education
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4.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
Skokie Veterans by Education
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60%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Skokie Employment by Age
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Skokie Employment by Race
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Skokie 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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59.64%
Native Born
40.36%
Foreign Born
12.58%
Non Citizen
27.78%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
59.64% of Skokie residents were born in the United States, with 46.96% having been born in Illinois. 12.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Skokie Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 61,758 | -471 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 62,229 | -471 | -0.75% |
| 2019 | 62,700 | -471 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 63,171 | -676 | -1.06% |
| 2017 | 63,847 | -590 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 64,437 | -451 | -0.70% |
| 2015 | 64,888 | -335 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 65,223 | -105 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 65,328 | 81 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 65,247 | 160 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 65,087 | 198 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 64,889 | 1,541 | 0.24% |
| 2000 | 63,348 | 3,916 | 0.64% |
| 1990 | 59,432 | -846 | -0.14% |
| 1980 | 60,278 | -8,044 | -1.24% |
| 1970 | 68,322 | 8,958 | 1.42% |
| 1960 | 59,364 | 44,532 | 14.88% |
| 1950 | 14,832 | 7,632 | 7.49% |
| 1940 | 7,200 | 0.00% |