Cook County, Illinois Population 2022
Cook County, Illinois's estimated population is 5,085,050 with a growth rate of -0.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cook County, Illinois is the 2nd largest county in Illinois. The 2010 Population was 5,199,020 and has seen a growth of -2.19% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 10,201 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 43,385 | 33,184 | 325.30% |
| 1860 | 144,954 | 101,569 | 234.11% |
| 1870 | 349,966 | 205,012 | 141.43% |
| 1880 | 607,524 | 257,558 | 73.60% |
| 1890 | 1,191,920 | 584,396 | 96.19% |
| 1900 | 1,838,740 | 646,820 | 54.27% |
| 1910 | 2,405,230 | 566,490 | 30.81% |
| 1920 | 3,053,020 | 647,790 | 26.93% |
| 1930 | 3,982,120 | 929,100 | 30.43% |
| 1940 | 4,063,340 | 81,220 | 2.04% |
| 1950 | 4,508,790 | 445,450 | 10.96% |
| 1960 | 5,129,720 | 620,930 | 13.77% |
| 1970 | 5,492,370 | 362,650 | 7.07% |
| 1980 | 5,253,660 | -238,710 | -4.35% |
| 1990 | 5,105,070 | -148,590 | -2.83% |
| 2010 | 5,199,020 | 93,950 | 1.84% |
| 2011 | 5,219,780 | 20,760 | 0.40% |
| 2012 | 5,239,350 | 19,570 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 5,252,880 | 13,530 | 0.26% |
| 2014 | 5,254,680 | 1,800 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 5,244,090 | -10,590 | -0.20% |
| 2016 | 5,224,270 | -19,820 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 5,200,820 | -23,450 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 5,171,960 | -28,860 | -0.55% |
| 2019 | 5,150,230 | -21,730 | -0.42% |
| 2020 | 5,128,510 | -21,720 | -0.42% |
| 2021 | 5,106,780 | -21,730 | -0.42% |
| 2022 | 5,085,050 | -21,730 | -0.43% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,812,203 | 54.40% |
| Black or African American | 1,202,260 | 23.26% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 16,072 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 386,119 | 7.47% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,951 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race | 495,853 | 9.59% |
| Two or More Races | 255,059 | 4.93% |
Cook County, Illinois Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,991,474 | 2.55 | 57.2 |
| Married | 807,194 | 3.39 | 76.7 |
| Male | 98,973 | 3.49 | 51.5 |
| Female | 277,258 | 3.53 | 44.9 |
| Non Family | 808,049 | 1.26 | 42.7 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 224,447 | 6.26% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 217,601 | 6.07% |
| High School Graduate | 811,264 | 22.63% |
| Some College | 660,139 | 18.41% |
| Associates Degree | 238,063 | 6.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 846,361 | 23.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 587,058 | 16.38% |
Cook County, Illinois Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 284,297 | 256,347 | 184,296 |
| White | 1,673,950 | 1,590,721 | 898,252 |
| Islander | 1,461 | 1,235 | 526 |
| 2+ Races | 135,805 | 114,313 | 47,642 |
| Native American | 10,433 | 7,505 | 2,537 |
| Black | 806,274 | 709,151 | 193,491 |
| Hispanic | 767,146 | 536,462 | 128,056 |
| Other Race | 291,223 | 188,442 | 36,505 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.03%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.83%.
$45,875
Average Earnings
$51,914
Average Male
$40,590
Average Female
Cook County, Illinois Language by Age
Cook County, Illinois Language
65.00% of Cook County, Illinois residents speak only English, while 35.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.56% of the population.
Cook County, Illinois Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,174,506 | 283,664 | 24.15% |
| Islander | 1,866 | 296 | 15.86% |
| Hispanic | 1,295,854 | 196,540 | 15.17% |
| Native | 15,856 | 2,317 | 14.61% |
| Multiple | 251,969 | 31,119 | 12.35% |
| Asian | 379,439 | 43,749 | 11.53% |
| White | 2,129,919 | 159,369 | 7.48% |
| Other | 82,715 | NaN% |
13.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.29%
Male Poverty Rate
14.98%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cook County, Illinois
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cook County, Illinois is Black, with 24.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cook County, Illinois is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.38%.
Cook County, Illinois Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Cook County, Illinois Married by Age and Sex
Cook County, Illinois Marriage
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.
Cook County, Illinois Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92,089 | 4.05% |
| Black | 46,809 | 5.07% |
| Native American | 379 | 3.18% |
| Asian | 3,858 | 1.22% |
| Islander | 151 | 9.43% |
| Other Race | 4,193 | 1.20% |
| 2+ Races | 5,004 | 3.10% |
| Hispanic | 15,193 | 1.66% |
Cook County, Illinois Veterans by Education
8.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
61.76%
Born in Cook County, Illinois
79.14%
Native Born
20.86%
Foreign Born
10.02%
Non Citizen
10.85%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
79.14% of Cook County, Illinois residents were born in the United States, with 61.76% having been born in Illinois. 10.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990