Chicago, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
2,699,347
Unemployment
8.1%
Poverty
17.3%
Median Home
$267,600
Median Income
$62,097
Median Rent
$1,154
Chicago SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
10
Safety
6
Amenities
10
Education
8
Commute
4
Chicago, IL Cost Of Living
109
Chicago's Overall Cost Of Living
Chicago's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Chicago | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 117 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 115 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 92 | 94 | 100 | |
Chicago, IL Photos
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Rankings for Chicago in Illinois
Map Of Chicago, IL
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Population over time in Chicago
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,699,347 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 2,718,555 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 2,722,586 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 2,714,017 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 2,717,534 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 2,712,608 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 2,706,101 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 2,702,471 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 2,700,741 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2,703,466 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Chicago
| Race | Chicago | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33.3% | 60.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 28.8% | 13.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.8% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 28.6% | 17.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Chicago
| Gender | Chicago | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Chicago for adults over 25
| Education | Chicago | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Chicago, Illinois
| Income | Chicago | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.8% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.4% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 8.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.7% | 11.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.3% | 16.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.3% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.6% | 8.8% | 8.3% |
