Living In Cook County, IL

Cook County Summary

Life in Cook County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Cook County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Cook County:

The population in Cook County is 5,185,812.
The median home value in Cook County is $321,692.
The median income in Cook County is $81,797.
The median rent in Cook County is $1,381.
The unemployment rate in Cook County is 6.9%.
The poverty rate in Cook County is 13.3%.
The average high in Cook County is 63.0° and there are 90.4 inches of rainfall annually.

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Cities & Towns in Cook County

List Of Cities & Towns in Cook County

Chicago, IL Population 2,707,648

Elgin, IL Population 114,106

Cicero, IL Population 83,223

Schaumburg, IL Population 76,780

Evanston, IL Population 76,552

Arlington Heights, IL Population 76,220

Palatine, IL Population 66,548

Skokie, IL Population 66,427

Des Plaines, IL Population 59,408

Orland Park, IL Population 57,961

Oak Lawn, IL Population 57,098

Berwyn, IL Population 55,888

Mount Prospect, IL Population 55,648

Tinley Park, IL Population 55,007

Oak Park, IL Population 53,315

Hoffman Estates, IL Population 51,186

Glenview, IL Population 47,682

Elmhurst, IL Population 45,538

Buffalo Grove, IL Population 42,824

Bartlett, IL Population 40,531

Park Ridge, IL Population 39,241

Streamwood, IL Population 39,055

Wheeling, IL Population 38,495

Hanover Park, IL Population 36,850

Calumet City, IL Population 35,253

Northbrook, IL Population 34,642

Woodridge, IL Population 33,889

Elk Grove Village, IL Population 32,132

Niles, IL Population 30,262

Burbank, IL Population 28,822

Lansing, IL Population 28,415

Wilmette, IL Population 27,550

Chicago Heights, IL Population 26,938

Oak Forest, IL Population 26,888

Morton Grove, IL Population 24,687

Homer Glen, IL Population 24,516

Melrose Park, IL Population 24,513

Elmwood Park, IL Population 23,982

Rolling Meadows, IL Population 23,981

Blue Island, IL Population 23,416

Maywood, IL Population 23,173

Roselle, IL Population 22,731

South Holland, IL Population 21,016

Dolton, IL Population 20,979

Park Forest, IL Population 20,898

Frankfort, IL Population 20,417

Harvey, IL Population 19,831

Evergreen Park, IL Population 19,498

Homewood, IL Population 19,471

Brookfield, IL Population 19,235

Deerfield, IL Population 19,185

Matteson, IL Population 18,681

Alsip, IL Population 18,650

Bensenville, IL Population 18,576

Bellwood, IL Population 18,373

Franklin Park, IL Population 18,233

Palos Hills, IL Population 18,139

Lemont, IL Population 17,643

Hinsdale, IL Population 17,155

Bridgeview, IL Population 16,721

Westchester, IL Population 16,524

Country Club Hills, IL Population 16,419

La Grange, IL Population 15,999

Prospect Heights, IL Population 15,681

Norridge, IL Population 15,177

Hickory Hills, IL Population 14,718

Chicago Ridge, IL Population 14,147

Midlothian, IL Population 14,024

Forest Park, IL Population 14,000

Hazel Crest, IL Population 13,493

Western Springs, IL Population 13,353

La Grange Park, IL Population 13,227

Lincolnwood, IL Population 13,179

Richton Park, IL Population 12,576

Northlake, IL Population 12,547

Winnetka, IL Population 12,508

Justice, IL Population 12,372

Palos Heights, IL Population 11,817

River Forest, IL Population 11,489

Schiller Park, IL Population 11,454

Markham, IL Population 11,434

Burr Ridge, IL Population 11,119

Barrington, IL Population 11,049

Summit, IL Population 10,896

Worth, IL Population 10,731

Crestwood, IL Population 10,622

Riverdale, IL Population 10,515

River Grove, IL Population 10,482

Lyons, IL Population 10,391

Sauk Village, IL Population 9,724

Flossmoor, IL Population 9,666

Steger, IL Population 9,449

Riverside, IL Population 9,079

Lynwood, IL Population 9,047

Harwood Heights, IL Population 8,851

Glencoe, IL Population 8,715

Glenwood, IL Population 8,620

Crete, IL Population 8,382

Hillside, IL Population 8,133

Oak Brook, IL Population 8,028

Broadview, IL Population 7,898

Inverness, IL Population 7,541

North Riverside, IL Population 7,495

University Park, IL Population 7,109

Stickney, IL Population 6,957

Calumet Park, IL Population 6,836

Orland Hills, IL Population 6,758

Countryside, IL Population 6,294

Willow Springs, IL Population 5,871

Northfield, IL Population 5,683

Posen, IL Population 5,331

Berkeley, IL Population 5,222

South Barrington, IL Population 5,004

Robbins, IL Population 4,956

Palos Park, IL Population 4,832

Olympia Fields, IL Population 4,636

Stone Park, IL Population 4,504

Hometown, IL Population 4,244

Rosemont, IL Population 4,145

Indian Head Park, IL Population 3,992

Burnham, IL Population 3,978

South Chicago Heights, IL Population 3,934

Barrington Hills, IL Population 3,923

Deer Park, IL Population 3,711

East Dundee, IL Population 3,156

Dixmoor, IL Population 2,962

Kenilworth, IL Population 2,543

Merrionette Park, IL Population 2,144

Thornton, IL Population 1,876

Hodgkins, IL Population 1,766

Ford Heights, IL Population 1,587

Phoenix, IL Population 1,284

East Hazel Crest, IL Population 1,122

Forest View, IL Population 1,022

Bedford Park, IL Population 594

Golf, IL Population 548

McCook, IL Population 299

Map Of Cook County

Cook County, IL Weather

The average high in Cook County is 63.0°.
There are 74.77 nice days each year.
Expect an average of 90.4 inches of rain each year with 10.8 inches of snow.
There is an average of 4:39 hours of sun each day in Cook County.

Stat	Cook County
Mean High	63.0
Nice Days	74.77
Rainfall	90.4
Snowfall	10.8
Sunny Hours	4:39

63.0°
Average High

90.4
Inches of Rain

Cook County Photos

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Cook County Demographics

Population over time in Cook County

The current population in Cook County is 5,185,812. The population has increased 1.3% from 2019.

Year	Population	% Change
2023	5,265,398	1.9%
2022	5,169,517	-0.6%
2021	5,198,275	-

Gender in Cook County

Cook County is 51.2% female with 2,655,056 female residents.
Cook County is 48.8% male with 2,530,756 male residents.

Female

51.2% (2,655,056)

Male

48.8% (2,530,756)

Gender	Cook County	IL	USA
Female	51.2%	50.6%	50.5%
Male	48.8%	49.4%	49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Cook County

Cook County is:

40.5% White with 2,102,352 White residents.
22.1% African American with 1,148,288 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 3,593 American Indian residents.
7.7% Asian with 397,936 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 1,288 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 19,148 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 139,173 Two Or More residents.
26.5% Hispanic with 1,374,034 Hispanic residents.

White

40.5% (2,102,352)

African American

22.1% (1,148,288)

American Indian

0.1% (3,593)

Asian

7.7% (397,936)

Hawaiian

0.0% (1,288)

Other

0.4% (19,148)

Two Or More

2.7% (139,173)

Hispanic

26.5% (1,374,034)

Table: Cook County By Race

Race	Cook County	IL	USA
White	40.5%	58.7%	58.2%
African American	22.1%	13.6%	12.0%
American Indian	0.1%	0.1%	0.5%
Asian	7.7%	5.8%	5.7%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.4%	0.3%	0.5%
Two Or More	2.7%	3.0%	3.9%
Hispanic	26.5%	18.5%	19.0%

Household Income For Cook County, Illinois

6.0% of households in Cook County earn Less than $10,000.
3.8% of households in Cook County earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.3% of households in Cook County earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.5% of households in Cook County earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.6% of households in Cook County earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.3% of households in Cook County earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.3% of households in Cook County earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.1% of households in Cook County earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.7% of households in Cook County earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.5% of households in Cook County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000

6.0% (309,465)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.8% (198,068)

$15,000 to $24,999

6.3% (327,687)

$25,000 to $34,999

6.5% (337,016)

$35,000 to $49,999

9.6% (497,132)

$50,000 to $74,999

14.3% (740,251)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.3% (638,506)

$100,000 to $149,999

17.1% (885,985)

$150,000 to $199,999

9.7% (501,431)

$200,000 or more

14.5% (750,266)

Income	Cook County	IL	USA
Less than $10,000	6.0%	5.2%	4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.8%	3.4%	3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999	6.3%	6.2%	6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	6.5%	6.5%	6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	9.6%	9.9%	10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	14.3%	15.1%	15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.3%	12.7%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	17.1%	17.9%	17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999	9.7%	9.9%	9.3%
$200,000 or more	14.5%	13.1%	12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Cook County for adults over 25

7.0% of adults in Cook County completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Cook County completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Cook County completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Cook County completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Cook County completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Cook County completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Cook County completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Cook County completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Cook County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade

6% (363,006)

9-12th Grade

5% (259,290)

High School / GED

22% (1,140,878)

Some College

17% (881,588)

Associate's Degree

7% (363,006)

Bachelor's Degree

24% (1,244,594)

Master's Degree

13% (674,155)

Professional Degree

3% (155,574)

Doctorate Degree

2% (103,716)

Education	Cook County	IL	USA
< 9th Grade	6%	5%	5%
9-12th Grade	5%	5%	6%
High School / GED	22%	25%	26%
Some College	17%	20%	19%
Associate's Degree	7%	8%	9%
Bachelor's Degree	24%	22%	21%
Master's Degree	13%	11%	10%
Professional Degree	3%	2%	2%
Doctorate Degree	2%	2%	2%