North Center, Chicago Demographics, Housing & Census Data

North Center, Chicago Census and ACS demographic tables: population, race, age, income, poverty, rent, housing types, single-family homes, commute, education, internet access, health insurance, and disability.

North Center, Chicago

North Center
Chicago
Population
36,014
Overlapping council wards Overlap means that a council ward contains part of this neighborhood.
32, 47
Population Density
17,611 /sq mi
Average Geographic Mismatch Error : 0.00 p.p. Geographic mismatch error comes from Census geographic boundaries not perfectly aligning with community area boundaries. We can test how much mismatch error skews community area statistics for a subset of variables. For this community area , the average error is 0.00 percentage points. More detail is available on the community area geography page , and the methodology page explains geographic mismatch error in more detail.
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North Center at a Glance

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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Category North Center
Hispanic 11.8% ±2.4 pp4,267 ±874
White 73.3% ±2.1 pp26,413 ±765
Black 2.3% ±1.0 pp846 ±358
Asian 6.2% ±1.5 pp2,239 ±537
Other or Multi-racial 6.2% ±1.3 pp2,249 ±454
Note: Race categories (White, Black, Asian, Other) refer to non-Hispanic individuals of that race. Hispanic or Latino is counted separately and may be of any race.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Hispanic 11.8%±2.4 pp4,267±874 29.7%±0.2 pp805,318±5,785 ▼ -17.9% 42/77
White 73.3%±2.1 pp26,413±765 32.1%±0.2 pp870,127±5,557 ▲ +41.2% 4/77
Black 2.3%±1.0 pp846±358 27.4%±0.2 pp743,710±6,047 ▼ -25.1% 68/77
Asian 6.2%±1.5 pp2,239±537 7.2%±0.2 pp196,435±4,370 ▼ -1.0% 26/77
Other or Multi-racial 6.2%±1.3 pp2,249±454 3.5%±0.1 pp95,636±3,778 ▲ +2.7% 6/77
Note: Race categories (White, Black, Asian, Other) refer to non-Hispanic individuals of that race. Hispanic or Latino is counted separately and may be of any race.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Age Distribution

Category North Center
Under 5 9.1% ±1.1 pp3,270 ±412
5-17 16.8% ±1.6 pp6,067 ±580
18-24 3.9% ±0.7 pp1,392 ±264
25-44 39.2% ±1.2 pp14,130 ±450
45-64 22.8% ±1.3 pp8,199 ±455
65-74 5.4% ±0.8 pp1,936 ±283
75-84 1.7% ±0.5 pp620 ±186
85+ 1.1% ±0.5 pp400 ±175
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Under 5 9.1%±1.1 pp3,270±412 5.3%±0.1 pp144,044±3,867 ▲ +3.8% 1/77
5-17 16.8%±1.6 pp6,067±580 14.1%±0.2 pp381,582±5,548 ▲ +2.8% 34/77
18-24 3.9%±0.7 pp1,392±264 9.6%±0.2 pp260,942±4,900 ▼ -5.8% 76/77
25-44 39.2%±1.2 pp14,130±450 34.3%±0.3 pp929,946±6,988 ▲ +4.9% 13/77
45-64 22.8%±1.3 pp8,199±455 22.9%±0.2 pp620,047±5,644 ▼ -0.1% 55/77
65-74 5.4%±0.8 pp1,936±283 8.2%±0.1 pp221,932±3,711 ▼ -2.8% 72/77
75-84 1.7%±0.5 pp620±186 4.0%±0.1 pp107,625±2,694 ▼ -2.2% 74/77
85+ 1.1%±0.5 pp400±175 1.7%±0.1 pp45,108±1,921 ▼ -0.6% 63/77
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

Category North Center
No High School Diploma 2.7% ±1.1 pp678 ±286
High School Diploma or GED 5.2% ±0.9 pp1,327 ±237
Some College or Associate's Degree 11.6% ±1.5 pp2,929 ±368
Bachelor's Degree 45.8% ±2.4 pp11,591 ±599
Graduate Degree 34.6% ±2.2 pp8,760 ±561
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
No High School Diploma 2.7%±1.1 pp678±286 12.8%±0.2 pp246,015±4,778 ▼ -10.1% 70/77
High School Diploma or GED 5.2%±0.9 pp1,327±237 21.1%±0.3 pp405,248±5,752 ▼ -15.8% 73/77
Some College or Associate's Degree 11.6%±1.5 pp2,929±368 21.8%±0.3 pp419,911±5,550 ▼ -10.2% 71/77
Bachelor's Degree 45.8%±2.4 pp11,591±599 25.4%±0.3 pp488,467±5,708 ▲ +20.5% 4/77
Graduate Degree 34.6%±2.2 pp8,760±561 19.0%±0.3 pp365,017±5,186 ▲ +15.7% 9/77
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Population

Category North Center
Total Population 36,014 ±1,720
Total Households 14,868 ±579
Population Density 17,611 ±841 people/sq mi
Note: These are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, not 2020 decennial Census counts. The ACS surveys a sample of households over five years, so its population estimate and margin of error can differ from the Census’s April 1, 2020 full count; population change since 2020 and geographic aggregation at split Census geographies can also contribute. Learn more in the methodology.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center Average Neighborhood Difference
Total Population 36,014 35,210 ▲ +804
Total Households 14,868 15,067 ▼ −199
Population Density 17,611 people/sq mi 13,045 people/sq mi ▲ +4,566
Note: These are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, not 2020 decennial Census counts. The ACS surveys a sample of households over five years, so its population estimate and margin of error can differ from the Census’s April 1, 2020 full count; population change since 2020 and geographic aggregation at split Census geographies can also contribute. Learn more in the methodology.
Compared against the average neighborhood rather than the citywide total, since population size is dominated by a handful of large neighborhoods. Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category 2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19 Difference Rank
Total Population 34,815 ±1,085 35,543 ±1,114 36,014 ±1,720 ▲ +1,199 ±2,033▲ +471 ±2,049▲ +728 ±1,555 ▼ −415▲ +357▲ +804 32/7732/7731/77
Average Neighborhood 35,230 35,186 35,210 ▼ −20▲ +24▼ −43
Total Households 14,670 ±280 14,093 ±352 14,868 ±579 ▲ +198 ±643▲ +775 ±678▼ −577 ±449 ▲ +1,309▲ +239▼ −199 24/7726/7729/77
Average Neighborhood 13,361 13,854 15,067 ▲ +1,706▲ +1,213▲ +493
Population Density (per sq mi) 17,024 ±530 17,380 ±545 17,611 ±841 ▲ +586▲ +230▲ +356 ▲ +4,035▲ +4,352▲ +4,566 19/7716/7718/77
Average Neighborhood Density 12,989 13,028 13,045 ▲ +56▲ +17▲ +39

Household Size

Category North Center
Average Household Size 2.42±0.12
1-Person Households 30.1% ±2.8 pp4,481 ±410
2-Person Households 32.7% ±2.2 pp4,862 ±323
3-Person Households 13.9% ±1.8 pp2,063 ±274
4+ Person Households 23.3% ±2.3 pp3,462 ±341
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Average Household Size 2.42±0.12 2.29±0.02 ▲ +0.13 40/77
1-Person Households 30.1%±2.8 pp4,481±410 39.7%±0.5 pp460,268±5,783 ▼ -9.5% 54/77
2-Person Households 32.7%±2.2 pp4,862±323 29.5%±0.4 pp342,235±5,166 ▲ +3.2% 16/77
3-Person Households 13.9%±1.8 pp2,063±274 12.9%±0.4 pp149,291±4,184 ▲ +1.0% 45/77
4+ Person Households 23.3%±2.3 pp3,462±341 18.0%±0.5 pp208,411±5,419 ▲ +5.3% 32/77
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Marital Status

Category North Center
Never Married 37.0% ±2.0 pp10,310 ±570
Married 54.9% ±0.5 pp15,305 ±130
Separated 0.5% ±0.3 pp134 ±94
Divorced 5.3% ±1.0 pp1,488 ±283
Widowed 2.3% ±0.7 pp635 ±196
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Never Married 37.0%±2.0 pp10,310±570 49.6%±0.3 pp1,130,286±6,623 ▼ -12.6% 65/77
Married 54.9%±0.5 pp15,305±130 35.5%±0.3 pp807,294±6,077 ▲ +19.5% 3/77
Separated 0.5%±0.3 pp134±94 2.2%±0.1 pp49,430±2,379 ▼ -1.7% 76/77
Divorced 5.3%±1.0 pp1,488±283 7.9%±0.2 pp180,700±3,966 ▼ -2.6% 72/77
Widowed 2.3%±0.7 pp635±196 4.8%±0.1 pp109,357±2,738 ▼ -2.5% 73/77
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Language Spoken at Home

Category North Center
Speak English Only 85.9% ±2.2 pp28,125 ±705
Spanish 5.6% ±1.3 pp1,833 ±415
Other Languages 4.7% ±1.1 pp1,542 ±345
Other Indo-European 2.7% ±0.8 pp892 ±255
Russian, Polish, or Other Slavic 1.1% ±0.5 pp352 ±171
Note: The ‘Other Languages’ row includes named language groups with a prevalence below 1% in this neighborhood, as well as languages not separately enumerated by the Census Bureau. In historical views, the 1% test uses the most recent release and the same set of rows is shown for every period, so an earlier release may list a group below 1%. See the full list of language categories and what they include.
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Speak English Only 85.9%±2.2 pp28,125±705 64.6%±0.3 pp1,659,069±8,218 ▲ +21.3% 25/77
Spanish 5.6%±1.3 pp1,833±415 23.7%±0.2 pp607,865±6,166 ▼ -18.1% 54/77
Other Languages 4.7%±1.1 pp1,542±345 1.0%±0.1 pp25,292±2,452 ▲ +3.7% 6/77
Other Indo-European 2.7%±0.8 pp892±255 2.4%±0.1 pp61,672±3,192 ▲ +0.3% 18/36
Russian, Polish, or Other Slavic 1.1%±0.5 pp352±171 2.6%±0.1 pp67,932±3,529 ▼ -1.6% 35/35
Note: The ‘Other Languages’ row includes named language groups with a prevalence below 1% in this neighborhood, as well as languages not separately enumerated by the Census Bureau. In historical views, the 1% test uses the most recent release and the same set of rows is shown for every period, so an earlier release may list a group below 1%. See the full list of language categories and what they include.
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Proficiency

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Category North Center
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well (of residents age 5+) 96.9% ±6.2 pp96.9%±6.2 pp31,722 ±2,040
Speaks English Well (of residents age 5+) 1.8% ±0.7 pp1.8%±0.7 pp589 ±231
↳ Speaks English Not Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 1.1% ±0.7 pp59.3%±31.1 pp349 ±229
↳ Does Not Speak English (of residents who speak English less than very well) 0.3% ±0.6 pp14.3%±33.4 pp84 ±199
↳ Combined Speaks English Less Than Very Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 3.1% ±1.2 pp173.5%±93.8 pp1,022 ±380
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well (of residents age 5+) 96.9%±6.2 pp96.9%±6.2 pp31,722±2,040 85.4%±0.5 pp85.4%±0.5 pp2,192,778±11,961 ▲ +11.5%▲ +11.5% 16/77
Speaks English Well (of residents age 5+) 1.8%±0.7 pp1.8%±0.7 pp589±231 7.1%±0.2 pp7.1%±0.2 pp183,252±4,686 ▼ -5.3%▼ -5.3% 59/77
↳ Speaks English Not Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 1.1%±0.7 pp59.3%±31.1 pp349±229 5.2%±0.2 pp72.7%±1.1 pp133,269±3,923 ▼ -4.1%▼ -13.5% 54/7743/76
↳ Does Not Speak English (of residents who speak English less than very well) 0.3%±0.6 pp14.3%±33.4 pp84±199 2.3%±0.1 pp31.6%±1.4 pp57,883±2,982 ▼ -2.0%▼ -17.3% 58/7749/76
↳ Combined Speaks English Less Than Very Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 3.1%±1.2 pp173.5%±93.8 pp1,022±380 14.6%±0.3 pp204.3%±6.4 pp374,404±6,794 ▼ -11.5%▼ -30.8% 62/7748/76
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Household Composition

Category North Center
Married-Couple Households 50.3% ±2.5 pp7,486 ±369
Unmarried-Couple Households 11.0% ±1.8 pp1,639 ±272
One-Person Households 30.1% ±3.2 pp4,481 ±471
Other Household Types 8.5% ±6.3 pp1,262 ±941
Note: “Other” includes single-parent households, adult roommates, and multi-generational households without a couple at the head.
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Married-Couple Households 50.3%±2.5 pp7,486±369 30.9%±0.3 pp358,432±3,598 ▲ +19.5% 6/77
Unmarried-Couple Households 11.0%±1.8 pp1,639±272 8.3%±0.2 pp96,220±2,797 ▲ +2.7% 8/77
One-Person Households 30.1%±3.2 pp4,481±471 39.7%±0.5 pp460,268±5,729 ▼ -9.5% 54/77
Other Household Types 8.5%±6.3 pp1,262±941 21.1%±0.7 pp245,285±8,514 ▼ -12.7% 76/77
Note: “Other” includes single-parent households, adult roommates, and multi-generational households without a couple at the head.
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Children by Household Type

Category North Center
Children in Married-Couple Households 92.8% ±2.9 pp8,662 ±268
Children in Unmarried-Couple Households 3.1% ±2.0 pp289 ±184
Children in Single-Mother Households 2.9% ±1.3 pp274 ±121
Children in Single-Father Households 1.2% ±1.0 pp112 ±92
Note: Children under 18 in households, excluding householders, spouses, and unmarried partners. Household types are classified by the “householder” — typically the person who owns or rents the home. In some circumstances, someone classified as a single parent could have another familial relationship to the child — for instance, a grandmother raising a child alone. Similarly, it is possible that a grandmother is the householder and counted as a single-parent household, while married or cohabiting parents also reside in the home and primarily raise the children.
Universe: Children under 18 years in households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Children in Married-Couple Households 92.8%±2.9 pp8,662±268 56.0%±0.8 pp293,542±4,257 ▲ +36.8% 1/77
Children in Unmarried-Couple Households 3.1%±2.0 pp289±184 8.8%±0.6 pp45,960±3,208 ▼ -5.7% 64/77
Children in Single-Mother Households 2.9%±1.3 pp274±121 30.6%±0.9 pp160,535±4,521 ▼ -27.7% 77/77
Children in Single-Father Households 1.2%±1.0 pp112±92 4.6%±0.4 pp24,133±2,006 ▼ -3.4% 75/77
Note: Children under 18 in households, excluding householders, spouses, and unmarried partners. Household types are classified by the “householder” — typically the person who owns or rents the home. In some circumstances, someone classified as a single parent could have another familial relationship to the child — for instance, a grandmother raising a child alone. Similarly, it is possible that a grandmother is the householder and counted as a single-parent household, while married or cohabiting parents also reside in the home and primarily raise the children.
Universe: Children under 18 years in households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Veteran Status

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Category North Center
Veteran (of civilian adults 18+) 1.8% ±0.6 pp1.8%±0.6 pp476 ±152
↳ Post-9/11 Gulf War Era (of veterans) 16.0% ±18.9 pp0.3%±0.3 pp76 ±90
↳ Pre-9/11 Gulf War Era Only (of veterans) 33.2% ±22.2 pp0.6%±0.4 pp158 ±106
↳ Vietnam Era (of veterans) 24.2% ±19.4 pp0.4%±0.3 pp115 ±92
↳ Korean War (of veterans) 3.8% ±16.0 pp0.1%±0.3 pp18 ±76
↳ Other / Peacetime Service (of veterans) 22.9% ±28.3 pp0.4%±0.5 pp109 ±135
Universe: Civilian population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Veteran (of civilian adults 18+) 1.8%±0.6 pp1.8%±0.6 pp476±152 2.8%±0.1 pp2.8%±0.1 pp60,766±2,397 ▼ -1.0%▼ -1.0% 68/77
↳ Post-9/11 Gulf War Era (of veterans) 16.0%±18.9 pp0.3%±0.3 pp76±90 26.8%±1.8 pp0.7%±0.0 pp16,267±1,067 ▼ -10.8%▼ -0.5% 54/7771/77
↳ Pre-9/11 Gulf War Era Only (of veterans) 33.2%±22.2 pp0.6%±0.4 pp158±106 12.9%±1.0 pp0.4%±0.0 pp7,830±579 ▲ +20.3%▲ +0.2% 6/7722/77
↳ Vietnam Era (of veterans) 24.2%±19.4 pp0.4%±0.3 pp115±92 28.8%±1.4 pp0.8%±0.0 pp17,525±846 ▼ -4.7%▼ -0.4% 57/7763/77
↳ Korean War (of veterans) 3.8%±16.0 pp0.1%±0.3 pp18±76 4.9%±0.7 pp0.1%±0.0 pp2,995±441 ▼ -1.1%▼ -0.1% 38/7751/77
↳ Other / Peacetime Service (of veterans) 22.9%±28.3 pp0.4%±0.5 pp109±135 26.6%±1.5 pp0.7%±0.0 pp16,149±916 ▼ -3.7%▼ -0.3% 42/7758/77
Universe: Civilian population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Immigration

Place of Birth and Citizenship

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Category North Center
U.S.-Born Residents (of all residents) 90.2% ±1.4 pp90.2%±1.4 pp32,469 ±491
Foreign-Born Residents (of all residents) 9.8% ±1.2 pp9.8%±1.2 pp3,545 ±439
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens (of foreign-born residents) 6.1% ±1.0 pp62.1%±6.6 pp2,202 ±359
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens (of foreign-born residents) 3.7% ±0.8 pp37.9%±6.3 pp1,343 ±278
Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
U.S.-Born Residents (of all residents) 90.2%±1.4 pp90.2%±1.4 pp32,469±491 79.1%±0.3 pp79.1%±0.3 pp2,144,343±7,926 ▲ +11.1%▲ +11.1% 24/77
Foreign-Born Residents (of all residents) 9.8%±1.2 pp9.8%±1.2 pp3,545±439 20.9%±0.3 pp20.9%±0.3 pp566,883±7,968 ▼ -11.1%▼ -11.1% 54/77
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens (of foreign-born residents) 6.1%±1.0 pp62.1%±6.6 pp2,202±359 10.0%±0.2 pp47.7%±0.5 pp270,551±4,603 ▼ -3.9%▲ +14.4% 48/7711/77
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens (of foreign-born residents) 3.7%±0.8 pp37.9%±6.3 pp1,343±278 10.9%±0.2 pp52.3%±0.9 pp296,332±6,504 ▼ -7.2%▼ -14.4% 57/7767/77
Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Foreign-Born Residents by Country of Birth

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Category North Center
No single country of birth exceeds 1% of the neighborhood population.
Note: Individual countries are shown when they account for at least 1% of the area’s total population. Views of earlier releases apply the same test to every release, so a country that reaches 1% in any of them is shown in all of them.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center Chicago Difference Rank
No single country of birth exceeds 1% of the neighborhood population.
Note: Individual countries are shown when they account for at least 1% of the area’s total population. Views of earlier releases apply the same test to every release, so a country that reaches 1% in any of them is shown in all of them.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Foreign-Born Residents by Year of U.S. Entry

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Category North Center
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later (of foreign-born residents) 2.3% ±0.6 pp23.1%±4.9 pp818 ±206
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 (of foreign-born residents) 1.7% ±0.5 pp17.7%±4.2 pp626 ±170
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 (of foreign-born residents) 2.1% ±0.6 pp21.2%±5.5 pp750 ±218
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 (of foreign-born residents) 3.8% ±0.8 pp38.1%±6.6 pp1,351 ±293
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later (of foreign-born residents) 2.3%±0.6 pp23.1%±4.9 pp818±206 5.9%±0.2 pp4497.8%±617.1 pp159,447±5,557 ▼ -3.6%▼ -4474.7% 59/7746/77
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 (of foreign-born residents) 1.7%±0.5 pp17.7%±4.2 pp626±170 4.5%±0.1 pp3439.0%±470.4 pp121,912±4,035 ▼ -2.8%▼ -3421.3% 54/7754/77
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 (of foreign-born residents) 2.1%±0.6 pp21.2%±5.5 pp750±218 4.6%±0.1 pp3493.6%±476.5 pp123,849±3,901 ▼ -2.5%▼ -3472.5% 51/7736/77
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 (of foreign-born residents) 3.8%±0.8 pp38.1%±6.6 pp1,351±293 6.0%±0.1 pp4560.6%±613.2 pp161,675±3,491 ▼ -2.2%▼ -4522.5% 42/7718/77
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later 0.5% ±0.4 pp181 ±146 1.8% ±0.5 pp635 ±190 2.3% ±0.6 pp818 ±206 ▲ +1.8 pp▲ +637▲ +0.5 pp▲ +183▲ +1.3 pp▲ +454
Chicago citywide 1.4% ±0.1 pp36,978 ±2,235 3.7% ±0.1 pp99,118 ±3,198 5.9% ±0.2 pp159,447 ±5,568 ▲ +4.5 pp▲ +122,469▲ +2.2 pp▲ +60,329▲ +2.3 pp▲ +62,140
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 2.8% ±0.8 pp963 ±269 1.6% ±0.4 pp581 ±134 1.7% ±0.5 pp626 ±170 ▼ −1.0 pp▼ −337▲ +0.1 pp▲ +45▼ −1.1 pp▼ −382
Chicago citywide 5.9% ±0.1 pp161,331 ±3,896 4.9% ±0.1 pp131,658 ±3,182 4.5% ±0.1 pp121,912 ±4,044 ▼ −1.5 pp▼ −39,419▼ −0.4 pp▼ −9,746▼ −1.1 pp▼ −29,673
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 1.9% ±0.5 pp663 ±186 2.1% ±0.5 pp750 ±178 2.1% ±0.6 pp750 ±218 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +87– 0.0 pp– 0▲ +0.2 pp▲ +87
Chicago citywide 6.1% ±0.1 pp165,077 ±3,717 5.3% ±0.1 pp142,413 ±3,015 4.6% ±0.1 pp123,849 ±3,911 ▼ −1.5 pp▼ −41,228▼ −0.7 pp▼ −18,564▼ −0.8 pp▼ −22,664
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 5.8% ±1.0 pp2,030 ±333 5.0% ±0.7 pp1,778 ±265 3.8% ±0.8 pp1,351 ±293 ▼ −2.1 pp▼ −679▼ −1.3 pp▼ −427▼ −0.8 pp▼ −252
Chicago citywide 7.5% ±0.1 pp204,169 ±3,469 6.9% ±0.1 pp186,050 ±3,114 6.0% ±0.1 pp161,675 ±3,509 ▼ −1.6 pp▼ −42,494▼ −0.9 pp▼ −24,375▼ −0.7 pp▼ −18,119
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Household Income & Poverty

Household Income

Category North Center
Average Household Income $215,730±$10,809
Per Capita Income $89,451±$3,731
10th Percentile Household Income $37,837±$9,380
25th Percentile Household Income $82,927±$6,872
Median Household Income $145,659±$8,019
75th Percentile Household Income Over $200,000
90th Percentile Household Income Over $200,000
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s household income brackets. If a percentile of household income is above $200,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $200,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $265,012 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $245,398 for 2015–19.
Universe: Households for household-income measures; total population for per capita income (including people living in group quarters) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Average Household Income $215,730±$10,809 $116,016±$1,263 ▲ +$99,714 2/77
Per Capita Income $89,451±$3,731 $50,086±$581 ▲ +$39,365 7/77
10th Percentile Household Income $37,837±$9,380 $12,933±$271 ▲ +$24,904 1/77
25th Percentile Household Income $82,927±$6,872 $34,575±$649 ▲ +$48,352 1/77
Median Household Income $145,659±$8,019 $77,902±$907 ▲ +$67,757 1/77
75th Percentile Household Income Over $200,000 $144,150±$1,210 ▲ +$55,850+ 1/77
90th Percentile Household Income Over $200,000 Over $200,000 — 1/77
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s household income brackets. If a percentile of household income is above $200,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $200,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $265,012 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $245,398 for 2015–19.
Universe: Households for household-income measures; total population for per capita income (including people living in group quarters) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $174,874 ±8,877 $223,595 ±8,917 $215,730 ±10,809 ▲ +$40,856▼ −$7,865▲ +$48,721
Chicago citywide $95,689 ±910 $111,304 ±1,075 $116,016 ±1,263 ▲ +$20,327▲ +$4,712▲ +$15,615
Average Household Income (nominal dollars) $131,974 ±6,699 $182,230 ±7,267 $215,730 ±10,809 ▲ +$83,755▲ +$33,500▲ +$50,256
Chicago citywide $72,215 ±687 $90,713 ±876 $116,016 ±1,263 ▲ +$43,801▲ +$25,303▲ +$18,498
Per Capita Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $75,386 ±3,290 $89,821 ±3,070 $89,451 ±3,731 ▲ +$14,065▼ −$370▲ +$14,435
Chicago citywide $37,927 ±351 $45,525 ±412 $50,086 ±581 ▲ +$12,160▲ +$4,562▲ +$7,598
Per Capita Income (nominal dollars) $56,893 ±2,483 $73,204 ±2,502 $89,451 ±3,731 ▲ +$32,558▲ +$16,247▲ +$16,312
Chicago citywide $28,623 ±265 $37,103 ±336 $50,086 ±581 ▲ +$21,464▲ +$12,984▲ +$8,480
10th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $32,202 ±3,364 $37,645 ±4,541 $37,837 ±9,380 ▲ +$5,636▲ +$192▲ +$5,443
Chicago citywide $11,828 ±190 $13,281 ±277 $12,933 ±271 ▲ +$1,105▼ −$348▲ +$1,453
10th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $24,302 ±2,539 $30,681 ±3,701 $37,837 ±9,380 ▲ +$13,535▲ +$7,156▲ +$6,379
Chicago citywide $8,927 ±144 $10,824 ±225 $12,933 ±271 ▲ +$4,007▲ +$2,109▲ +$1,898
25th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $66,809 ±4,772 $81,666 ±6,198 $82,927 ±6,872 ▲ +$16,118▲ +$1,261▲ +$14,857
Chicago citywide $28,727 ±321 $31,597 ±462 $34,575 ±649 ▲ +$5,848▲ +$2,979▲ +$2,869
25th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $50,420 ±3,602 $66,558 ±5,051 $82,927 ±6,872 ▲ +$32,507▲ +$16,369▲ +$16,138
Chicago citywide $21,680 ±242 $25,751 ±376 $34,575 ±649 ▲ +$12,895▲ +$8,824▲ +$4,071
Median Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $121,720 ±5,197 $153,415 ±7,259 $145,659 ±8,019 ▲ +$23,939▼ −$7,755▲ +$31,694
Chicago citywide $63,379 ±591 $71,469 ±723 $77,902 ±907 ▲ +$14,523▲ +$6,433▲ +$8,090
Median Household Income (nominal dollars) $91,860 ±3,922 $125,033 ±5,916 $145,659 ±8,019 ▲ +$53,799▲ +$20,626▲ +$33,173
Chicago citywide $47,831 ±446 $58,247 ±589 $77,902 ±907 ▲ +$30,071▲ +$19,655▲ +$10,416
75th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $211,578 ±13,117 — — ———
Chicago citywide $122,019 ±806 $139,501 ±1,057 $144,150 ±1,210 ▲ +$22,131▲ +$4,648▲ +$17,482
75th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $159,674 ±9,899 — — ———
Chicago citywide $92,086 ±608 $113,694 ±862 $144,150 ±1,210 ▲ +$52,064▲ +$30,456▲ +$21,608
90th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide $202,601 ±2,442 $235,390 ±1,636 — ——▲ +$32,790
90th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide $152,899 ±1,843 $191,844 ±1,333 — ——▲ +$38,944

Poverty Status

Category North Center
Below Poverty Line 5.1% ±1.3 pp1,828 ±465
Below 200% Poverty Line 9.7% ±1.8 pp3,510 ±642
Deep Poverty (Below 50%) 3.7% ±1.2 pp1,334 ±441
Note: Poverty status compares a family’s pre-tax cash income with the Census poverty threshold for its family size. For example, in 2024 the threshold for a one-person family was $15,060. See more details on how poverty is defined and measured.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 5.1%±1.3 pp1,828±465 16.8%±0.4 pp456,194±11,330 ▼ -11.7% 76/77
Below 200% Poverty Line 9.7%±1.8 pp3,510±642 33.4%±0.6 pp905,794±16,660 ▼ -23.7% 77/77
Deep Poverty (Below 50%) 3.7%±1.2 pp1,334±441 8.3%±0.3 pp226,117±7,649 ▼ -4.6% 68/77
Note: Poverty status compares a family’s pre-tax cash income with the Census poverty threshold for its family size. For example, in 2024 the threshold for a one-person family was $15,060. See more details on how poverty is defined and measured.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Material Hardship

Material Hardship

Category North Center
Food Insecurity 7.5%2,086
Housing Insecurity 7.8%2,157
Transportation Barriers 4.6%1,264
Threatened Utility Shutoff 4.4%1,222
Note: Food insecurity means not having enough money to buy food in the past 12 months. Housing insecurity means worrying about losing housing in the past 12 months. Transportation barriers mean that lack of reliable transportation kept someone from medical appointments, meetings, work, or getting things needed for daily living in the past 12 months. Utility services threat means being threatened with utility service shutoff in the past 12 months.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Food Insecurity 7.5%2,086 24.4%509,385 ▼ -16.9% 75/77
Housing Insecurity 7.8%2,157 19.7%411,266 ▼ -11.9% 74/77
Transportation Barriers 4.6%1,264 11.6%242,167 ▼ -7.0% 77/77
Threatened Utility Shutoff 4.4%1,222 11.9%248,430 ▼ -7.5% 73/77
Note: Food insecurity means not having enough money to buy food in the past 12 months. Housing insecurity means worrying about losing housing in the past 12 months. Transportation barriers mean that lack of reliable transportation kept someone from medical appointments, meetings, work, or getting things needed for daily living in the past 12 months. Utility services threat means being threatened with utility service shutoff in the past 12 months.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Work & Employment

Employment Status, Ages 25–54

Category North Center
In Labor Force 92.2% ±1.5 pp17,820 ±284
↳ Employed 89.3% ±1.6 pp17,246 ±316
↳ Unemployed 3.0% ±1.1 pp574 ±212
↳ Unemployment Rate 3.2% ±1.2 pp—
Not in Labor Force 7.8% ±6.6 pp1,498 ±1,272
Note: “In the Labor Force” counts people who are either employed or unemployed but actively looking for work. “Not in the Labor Force” counts those who are neither working nor looking for work; common reasons include disability, caregiving responsibilities, schooling, and early retirement. The unemployment rate is the share of the labor force (not of all adults) who are looking for work but do not currently have a job.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years old · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
In Labor Force 92.2%±1.5 pp17,820±284 85.6%±0.3 pp1,069,076±3,868 ▲ +6.7% 7/77
↳ Employed 89.3%±1.6 pp17,246±316 79.6%±0.3 pp994,466±4,326 ▲ +9.7% 6/77
↳ Unemployed 3.0%±1.1 pp574±212 5.9%±0.2 pp73,968±2,788 ▼ -2.9% 72/77
↳ Unemployment Rate 3.2%±1.2 pp— 6.9%±0.3 pp86,502±3,342 ▼ -3.7% 72/77
Not in Labor Force 7.8%±6.6 pp1,498±1,272 14.4%±1.1 pp180,399±14,344 ▼ -6.7% 71/77
Note: “In the Labor Force” counts people who are either employed or unemployed but actively looking for work. “Not in the Labor Force” counts those who are neither working nor looking for work; common reasons include disability, caregiving responsibilities, schooling, and early retirement. The unemployment rate is the share of the labor force (not of all adults) who are looking for work but do not currently have a job.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years old · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Occupation

Category North Center
Management, Business, Science & Arts 70.1% ±3.5 pp14,911 ±739
↳ Management Occupations 21.0% ±2.1 pp4,464 ±439
↳ Business & Financial Operations 12.3% ±1.4 pp2,616 ±307
↳ Computer & Mathematical 7.3% ±1.3 pp1,560 ±275
↳ Architecture & Engineering 2.1% ±0.5 pp437 ±115
↳ Life, Physical & Social Science 1.5% ±0.5 pp319 ±114
↳ Community & Social Service 1.7% ±0.8 pp357 ±168
↳ Legal Occupations 5.3% ±1.0 pp1,126 ±210
↳ Education, Training & Library 6.2% ±1.1 pp1,319 ±233
↳ Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media 5.9% ±1.1 pp1,248 ±243
↳ Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners 6.0% ±1.1 pp1,283 ±243
↳ Health Technologists & Technicians 0.9% ±0.5 pp182 ±116
Service 7.8% ±1.4 pp1,665 ±302
↳ Healthcare Support 1.2% ±0.7 pp262 ±153
↳ Protective Service 1.4% ±0.7 pp305 ±156
↳ Food Preparation & Serving 2.6% ±0.8 pp550 ±164
↳ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance 0.3% ±0.4 pp66 ±83
↳ Personal Care & Service 2.3% ±0.7 pp482 ±142
Sales & Office 17.3% ±2.1 pp3,678 ±444
↳ Sales & Related 9.6% ±1.5 pp2,038 ±329
↳ Office & Administrative Support 7.7% ±1.4 pp1,640 ±296
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance 1.8% ±0.6 pp373 ±137
↳ Farming, Fishing & Forestry 0.0% ±0.3 pp0
↳ Construction & Extraction 1.4% ±0.6 pp290 ±130
↳ Installation, Maintenance & Repair 0.4% ±0.4 pp83 ±79
Production, Transportation & Material Moving 3.1% ±1.0 pp654 ±211
↳ Production Occupations 1.4% ±0.6 pp296 ±136
↳ Transportation Occupations 0.7% ±0.7 pp159 ±145
↳ Material Moving Occupations 0.9% ±0.5 pp199 ±116
Note: Occupation categories follow the Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. See the full listing of occupations in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Management, Business, Science & Arts 70.1%±3.5 pp14,911±739 49.2%±0.4 pp686,743±5,710 ▲ +20.9% 8/77
↳ Management Occupations 21.0%±2.1 pp4,464±439 12.3%±0.3 pp172,182±3,807 ▲ +8.6% 2/77
↳ Business & Financial Operations 12.3%±1.4 pp2,616±307 9.1%±0.2 pp127,081±3,358 ▲ +3.2% 10/77
↳ Computer & Mathematical 7.3%±1.3 pp1,560±275 4.9%±0.2 pp68,921±2,690 ▲ +2.4% 10/77
↳ Architecture & Engineering 2.1%±0.5 pp437±115 1.6%±0.1 pp22,779±1,380 ▲ +0.4% 20/77
↳ Life, Physical & Social Science 1.5%±0.5 pp319±114 1.4%±0.1 pp19,126±1,340 ▲ +0.1% 22/77
↳ Community & Social Service 1.7%±0.8 pp357±168 1.9%±0.1 pp26,973±1,500 ▼ -0.3% 50/77
↳ Legal Occupations 5.3%±1.0 pp1,126±210 2.3%±0.1 pp31,629±1,814 ▲ +3.0% 3/77
↳ Education, Training & Library 6.2%±1.1 pp1,319±233 6.6%±0.2 pp92,316±2,697 ▼ -0.4% 43/77
↳ Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media 5.9%±1.1 pp1,248±243 3.1%±0.1 pp43,879±1,786 ▲ +2.7% 4/77
↳ Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners 6.0%±1.1 pp1,283±243 4.6%±0.2 pp63,551±2,652 ▲ +1.5% 15/77
↳ Health Technologists & Technicians 0.9%±0.5 pp182±116 1.3%±0.1 pp18,306±1,387 ▼ -0.5% 63/77
Service 7.8%±1.4 pp1,665±302 16.9%±0.3 pp235,977±4,217 ▼ -9.1% 73/77
↳ Healthcare Support 1.2%±0.7 pp262±153 3.4%±0.2 pp46,792±2,107 ▼ -2.1% 68/77
↳ Protective Service 1.4%±0.7 pp305±156 2.8%±0.1 pp39,146±1,734 ▼ -1.4% 60/77
↳ Food Preparation & Serving 2.6%±0.8 pp550±164 5.1%±0.2 pp70,514±2,393 ▼ -2.5% 64/77
↳ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance 0.3%±0.4 pp66±83 3.0%±0.1 pp41,783±1,967 ▼ -2.7% 76/77
↳ Personal Care & Service 2.3%±0.7 pp482±142 2.7%±0.1 pp37,742±1,657 ▼ -0.4% 51/77
Sales & Office 17.3%±2.1 pp3,678±444 17.4%±0.3 pp243,580±4,754 ▼ -0.2% 45/77
↳ Sales & Related 9.6%±1.5 pp2,038±329 8.1%±0.2 pp113,073±3,174 ▲ +1.5% 13/77
↳ Office & Administrative Support 7.7%±1.4 pp1,640±296 9.3%±0.3 pp130,507±3,591 ▼ -1.6% 66/77
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance 1.8%±0.6 pp373±137 4.6%±0.2 pp64,338±2,929 ▼ -2.9% 67/77
↳ Farming, Fishing & Forestry 0.0%±0.3 pp0 0.1%±0.0 pp1,506±406 ▼ -0.1% 42/77
↳ Construction & Extraction 1.4%±0.6 pp290±130 2.8%±0.1 pp39,432±2,062 ▼ -1.5% 57/77
↳ Installation, Maintenance & Repair 0.4%±0.4 pp83±79 1.7%±0.1 pp23,400±1,722 ▼ -1.3% 68/77
Production, Transportation & Material Moving 3.1%±1.0 pp654±211 11.8%±0.3 pp165,261±3,629 ▼ -8.8% 73/77
↳ Production Occupations 1.4%±0.6 pp296±136 4.2%±0.2 pp57,989±2,275 ▼ -2.8% 67/77
↳ Transportation Occupations 0.7%±0.7 pp159±145 3.9%±0.2 pp54,099±2,118 ▼ -3.1% 75/77
↳ Material Moving Occupations 0.9%±0.5 pp199±116 3.8%±0.2 pp53,173±2,312 ▼ -2.9% 69/77
Note: Occupation categories follow the Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. See the full listing of occupations in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Industry of Employment

Category North Center
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.1% ±0.4 pp31 ±76
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 0.1% ±0.4 pp31 ±76
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0% ±0.3 pp0
Construction 3.1% ±0.9 pp669 ±188
Manufacturing 7.3% ±1.2 pp1,557 ±252
Wholesale Trade 3.0% ±1.0 pp649 ±222
Retail Trade 5.9% ±1.2 pp1,259 ±246
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 2.8% ±0.9 pp594 ±188
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 2.2% ±0.8 pp475 ±166
↳ Utilities 0.6% ±0.5 pp119 ±113
Information 4.6% ±1.2 pp983 ±258
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 13.2% ±1.6 pp2,808 ±332
↳ Finance & Insurance 10.4% ±1.3 pp2,203 ±287
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 2.8% ±0.8 pp605 ±178
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 24.4% ±1.6 pp5,192 ±343
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 21.5% ±1.6 pp4,575 ±330
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.2% ±0.3 pp36 ±74
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 2.7% ±0.8 pp581 ±170
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 22.0% ±1.9 pp4,677 ±410
↳ Educational Services 9.8% ±1.2 pp2,077 ±255
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 12.2% ±1.7 pp2,600 ±363
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 6.5% ±1.2 pp1,390 ±251
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 3.3% ±0.8 pp703 ±166
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 3.2% ±0.8 pp687 ±176
Other Services 3.7% ±0.9 pp797 ±199
Public Administration 3.2% ±0.8 pp675 ±168
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.1%±0.4 pp31±76 0.2%±0.0 pp— ▼ -0.1% 37/77
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 0.1%±0.4 pp31±76 0.2%±0.0 pp— 0% 30/77
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%±0.3 pp0 0.0%±0.0 pp— 0% 18/77
Construction 3.1%±0.9 pp669±188 3.8%±0.2 pp— ▼ -0.6% 44/77
Manufacturing 7.3%±1.2 pp1,557±252 7.7%±0.2 pp— ▼ -0.4% 37/77
Wholesale Trade 3.0%±1.0 pp649±222 2.0%±0.1 pp— ▲ +1.0% 9/77
Retail Trade 5.9%±1.2 pp1,259±246 8.2%±0.2 pp— ▼ -2.3% 62/77
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 2.8%±0.9 pp594±188 7.1%±0.2 pp— ▼ -4.3% 72/77
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 2.2%±0.8 pp475±166 6.5%±0.2 pp— ▼ -4.3% 74/77
↳ Utilities 0.6%±0.5 pp119±113 0.5%±0.1 pp— 0% 32/77
Information 4.6%±1.2 pp983±258 2.1%±0.1 pp— ▲ +2.5% 1/77
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 13.2%±1.6 pp2,808±332 8.8%±0.2 pp— ▲ +4.4% 7/77
↳ Finance & Insurance 10.4%±1.3 pp2,203±287 6.7%±0.2 pp— ▲ +3.7% 6/77
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 2.8%±0.8 pp605±178 2.1%±0.1 pp— ▲ +0.7% 16/77
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 24.4%±1.6 pp5,192±343 18.2%±0.4 pp— ▲ +6.2% 6/77
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 21.5%±1.6 pp4,575±330 13.4%±0.3 pp— ▲ +8.1% 7/77
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.2%±0.3 pp36±74 0.1%±0.0 pp— 0% 20/77
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 2.7%±0.8 pp581±170 4.6%±0.2 pp— ▼ -1.9% 67/77
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 22.0%±1.9 pp4,677±410 24.2%±0.4 pp— ▼ -2.2% 54/77
↳ Educational Services 9.8%±1.2 pp2,077±255 10.5%±0.2 pp— ▼ -0.7% 44/77
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 12.2%±1.7 pp2,600±363 13.7%±0.3 pp— ▼ -1.5% 50/77
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 6.5%±1.2 pp1,390±251 9.1%±0.2 pp— ▼ -2.6% 60/77
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 3.3%±0.8 pp703±166 2.2%±0.1 pp— ▲ +1.1% 7/77
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 3.2%±0.8 pp687±176 6.9%±0.2 pp— ▼ -3.7% 71/77
Other Services 3.7%±0.9 pp797±199 4.6%±0.2 pp— ▼ -0.8% 53/77
Public Administration 3.2%±0.8 pp675±168 4.0%±0.2 pp— ▼ -0.8% 53/77
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Class of Worker

Category North Center
Private Company Employee 69.1% ±1.6 pp14,697 ±331
Self-Employed 9.7% ±1.3 pp2,069 ±276
Nonprofit 11.5% ±1.4 pp2,444 ±294
Government 9.6% ±1.3 pp2,048 ±271
Unpaid Family Worker 0.1% ±0.3 pp23 ±73
Note: Unpaid family workers are people who worked without pay in a family member’s business, farm, or professional practice. This category does not include other roles such as stay at home parents.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Private Company Employee 69.1%±1.6 pp14,697±331 67.9%±0.4 pp947,845±5,822 ▲ +1.2% 22/77
Self-Employed 9.7%±1.3 pp2,069±276 8.3%±0.2 pp115,690±2,989 ▲ +1.4% 15/77
Nonprofit 11.5%±1.4 pp2,444±294 12.1%±0.3 pp169,124±4,035 ▼ -0.6% 41/77
Government 9.6%±1.3 pp2,048±271 12.9%±0.3 pp179,945±4,021 ▼ -3.3% 66/77
Unpaid Family Worker 0.1%±0.3 pp23±73 0.2%±0.0 pp2,312±408 ▼ -0.1% 33/77
Note: Unpaid family workers are people who worked without pay in a family member’s business, farm, or professional practice. This category does not include other roles such as stay at home parents.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Work

Category North Center
Full-Time, Year-Round 78.9% ±1.4 pp17,638 ±314
Part-Time or Part-Year 21.1% ±1.9 pp4,720 ±414
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Shares are calculated among workers who reported earnings; people with no earnings are excluded.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Full-Time, Year-Round 78.9%±1.4 pp17,638±314 67.0%±0.3 pp1,025,726±3,875 ▲ +11.8% 1/77
Part-Time or Part-Year 21.1%±1.9 pp4,720±414 33.0%±0.3 pp504,210±4,897 ▼ -11.8% 77/77
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Shares are calculated among workers who reported earnings; people with no earnings are excluded.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Earnings of Full-Time, Year-Round Workers

Category North Center
Average FT Earnings $152,496±$6,801
10th Percentile FT Earnings $44,743±$3,981
25th Percentile FT Earnings $68,736±$3,210
Median FT Earnings Over $100,000
75th Percentile FT Earnings Over $100,000
90th Percentile FT Earnings Over $100,000
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Full-time, year-round workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Average FT Earnings $152,496±$6,801 $96,214±$968 ▲ +$56,282 3/76
10th Percentile FT Earnings $44,743±$3,981 $29,008±$387 ▲ +$15,734 5/77
25th Percentile FT Earnings $68,736±$3,210 $43,011±$345 ▲ +$25,725 5/77
Median FT Earnings Over $100,000 $69,663±$530 ▲ +$30,337+ 1/77
75th Percentile FT Earnings Over $100,000 Over $100,000 — 1/77
90th Percentile FT Earnings Over $100,000 Over $100,000 — 1/77
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Full-time, year-round workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $125,547 ±5,463 $158,751 ±6,559 $152,496 ±6,801 ▲ +$26,950▼ −$6,255▲ +$33,205
Chicago citywide $83,170 ±714 $91,467 ±682 $96,214 ±968 ▲ +$13,044▲ +$4,747▲ +$8,297
Average FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $94,748 ±4,123 $129,383 ±5,345 $152,496 ±6,801 ▲ +$57,748▲ +$23,114▲ +$34,635
Chicago citywide $62,767 ±539 $74,546 ±556 $96,214 ±968 ▲ +$33,447▲ +$21,669▲ +$11,778
10th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $37,246 ±2,479 $42,423 ±2,950 $44,743 ±3,981 ▲ +$7,497▲ +$2,319▲ +$5,178
Chicago citywide $24,209 ±243 $26,113 ±152 $29,008 ±387 ▲ +$4,799▲ +$2,895▲ +$1,904
10th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $28,109 ±1,871 $34,575 ±2,405 $44,743 ±3,981 ▲ +$16,634▲ +$10,167▲ +$6,467
Chicago citywide $18,270 ±183 $21,282 ±124 $29,008 ±387 ▲ +$10,738▲ +$7,726▲ +$3,012
25th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $53,638 ±2,186 $65,579 ±2,418 $68,736 ±3,210 ▲ +$15,098▲ +$3,157▲ +$11,941
Chicago citywide $37,393 ±278 $39,415 ±229 $43,011 ±345 ▲ +$5,618▲ +$3,597▲ +$2,021
25th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $40,480 ±1,649 $53,447 ±1,971 $68,736 ±3,210 ▲ +$28,256▲ +$15,290▲ +$12,967
Chicago citywide $28,220 ±210 $32,123 ±187 $43,011 ±345 ▲ +$14,791▲ +$10,888▲ +$3,903
Median FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $84,681 ±3,230 $109,112 ±3,580 — ——▲ +$24,431
Chicago citywide $60,575 ±496 $64,628 ±327 $69,663 ±530 ▲ +$9,088▲ +$5,034▲ +$4,054
Median FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $63,907 ±2,438 $88,926 ±2,918 — ——▲ +$25,019
Chicago citywide $45,715 ±374 $52,672 ±266 $69,663 ±530 ▲ +$23,948▲ +$16,991▲ +$6,957
75th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide $98,274 ±615 $108,202 ±616 — ——▲ +$9,928
75th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide $74,166 ±464 $88,185 ±502 — ——▲ +$14,019
90th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide — — — ———
90th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide — — — ———

Earnings of Part-Time or Part-Year Workers

Category North Center
Average PT Earnings $53,218±$7,297
10th Percentile PT Earnings $2,323±$892
25th Percentile PT Earnings $9,607±$2,961
Median PT Earnings $25,768±$4,435
75th Percentile PT Earnings $58,897±$7,686
90th Percentile PT Earnings Over $100,000
Note: ‘Part-time or part-year’ includes everyone who did not work full-time, year-round—those who usually worked fewer than 35 hours per week or fewer than 50 weeks during the year. Weeks with paid vacation or paid sick leave count as weeks worked. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings (part-time or part-year) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Average PT Earnings $53,218±$7,297 $33,575±$750 ▲ +$19,643 6/76
10th Percentile PT Earnings $2,323±$892 $2,183±$87 ▲ +$140 29/77
25th Percentile PT Earnings $9,607±$2,961 $7,222±$206 ▲ +$2,385 14/77
Median PT Earnings $25,768±$4,435 $19,180±$393 ▲ +$6,588 6/77
75th Percentile PT Earnings $58,897±$7,686 $38,498±$681 ▲ +$20,399 7/77
90th Percentile PT Earnings Over $100,000 $73,776±$1,391 ▲ +$26,224+ 1/77
Note: ‘Part-time or part-year’ includes everyone who did not work full-time, year-round—those who usually worked fewer than 35 hours per week or fewer than 50 weeks during the year. Weeks with paid vacation or paid sick leave count as weeks worked. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings (part-time or part-year) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $48,320 ±7,466 $53,074 ±6,527 $53,218 ±7,297 ▲ +$4,898▲ +$144▲ +$4,754
Chicago citywide $27,076 ±473 $31,236 ±676 $33,575 ±750 ▲ +$6,500▲ +$2,340▲ +$4,160
Average PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $36,466 ±5,634 $43,255 ±5,320 $53,218 ±7,297 ▲ +$16,752▲ +$9,963▲ +$6,789
Chicago citywide $20,433 ±357 $25,457 ±551 $33,575 ±750 ▲ +$13,142▲ +$8,118▲ +$5,024
10th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $3,375 ±1,075 $2,970 ±833 $2,323 ±892 ▼ −$1,052▼ −$647▼ −$405
Chicago citywide $2,230 ±48 $2,283 ±59 $2,183 ±87 ▼ −$47▼ −$100▲ +$53
10th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $2,547 ±811 $2,420 ±679 $2,323 ±892 ▼ −$224▼ −$97▼ −$127
Chicago citywide $1,683 ±36 $1,861 ±48 $2,183 ±87 ▲ +$500▲ +$322▲ +$178
25th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $11,280 ±2,112 $9,432 ±1,634 $9,607 ±2,961 ▼ −$1,673▲ +$175▼ −$1,848
Chicago citywide $6,390 ±123 $6,841 ±156 $7,222 ±206 ▲ +$832▲ +$381▲ +$451
25th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $8,512 ±1,594 $7,687 ±1,332 $9,607 ±2,961 ▲ +$1,094▲ +$1,920▼ −$825
Chicago citywide $4,822 ±93 $5,575 ±127 $7,222 ±206 ▲ +$2,399▲ +$1,646▲ +$753
Median PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $26,699 ±2,457 $25,658 ±2,612 $25,768 ±4,435 ▼ −$932▲ +$109▼ −$1,041
Chicago citywide $15,461 ±166 $17,025 ±275 $19,180 ±393 ▲ +$3,719▲ +$2,155▲ +$1,563
Median PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $20,149 ±1,854 $20,911 ±2,129 $25,768 ±4,435 ▲ +$5,618▲ +$4,856▲ +$762
Chicago citywide $11,668 ±125 $13,875 ±224 $19,180 ±393 ▲ +$7,512▲ +$5,305▲ +$2,207
75th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $51,860 ±5,437 $61,942 ±8,071 $58,897 ±7,686 ▲ +$7,037▼ −$3,045▲ +$10,082
Chicago citywide $30,795 ±619 $34,779 ±505 $38,498 ±681 ▲ +$7,703▲ +$3,719▲ +$3,984
75th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $39,138 ±4,103 $50,483 ±6,578 $58,897 ±7,686 ▲ +$19,759▲ +$8,414▲ +$11,345
Chicago citywide $23,241 ±468 $28,345 ±412 $38,498 ±681 ▲ +$15,257▲ +$10,153▲ +$5,104
90th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $96,573 ±14,838 $115,116 ±11,332 — ——▲ +$18,543
Chicago citywide $61,207 ±1,249 $68,040 ±1,298 $73,776 ±1,391 ▲ +$12,570▲ +$5,737▲ +$6,833
90th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $72,882 ±11,198 $93,820 ±9,236 — ——▲ +$20,938
Chicago citywide $46,192 ±942 $55,452 ±1,058 $73,776 ±1,391 ▲ +$27,585▲ +$18,324▲ +$9,261

Earnings of All Workers

Category North Center
Average Earnings $131,538±$4,567
10th Percentile Earnings $18,803±$3,629
25th Percentile Earnings $51,312±$3,803
Median Earnings $90,730±$3,436
75th Percentile Earnings Over $100,000
90th Percentile Earnings Over $100,000
Note: Includes all workers who reported earnings in the past 12 months, regardless of full-time or part-time/part-year work status. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Average Earnings $131,538±$4,567 $75,571±$768 ▲ +$55,967 3/76
10th Percentile Earnings $18,803±$3,629 $8,529±$272 ▲ +$10,273 3/77
25th Percentile Earnings $51,312±$3,803 $25,183±$358 ▲ +$26,129 3/77
Median Earnings $90,730±$3,436 $51,367±$471 ▲ +$39,363 2/77
75th Percentile Earnings Over $100,000 $93,324±$598 ▲ +$6,676+ 1/77
90th Percentile Earnings Over $100,000 Over $100,000 — 1/77
Note: Includes all workers who reported earnings in the past 12 months, regardless of full-time or part-time/part-year work status. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $106,345 ±4,885 $132,543 ±5,164 $131,538 ±4,567 ▲ +$25,193▼ −$1,005▲ +$26,198
Chicago citywide $62,453 ±534 $71,626 ±551 $75,571 ±768 ▲ +$13,118▲ +$3,945▲ +$9,173
Average Earnings (nominal dollars) $80,257 ±3,686 $108,023 ±4,209 $131,538 ±4,567 ▲ +$51,281▲ +$23,515▲ +$27,766
Chicago citywide $47,133 ±403 $58,375 ±449 $75,571 ±768 ▲ +$28,438▲ +$17,196▲ +$11,243
10th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $15,525 ±1,813 $15,330 ±2,611 $18,803 ±3,629 ▲ +$3,278▲ +$3,472▼ −$194
Chicago citywide $6,858 ±139 $8,358 ±164 $8,529 ±272 ▲ +$1,671▲ +$171▲ +$1,500
10th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $11,716 ±1,369 $12,494 ±2,128 $18,803 ±3,629 ▲ +$7,086▲ +$6,308▲ +$778
Chicago citywide $5,176 ±105 $6,812 ±134 $8,529 ±272 ▲ +$3,354▲ +$1,717▲ +$1,636
25th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $39,975 ±2,371 $43,841 ±2,807 $51,312 ±3,803 ▲ +$11,337▲ +$7,470▲ +$3,866
Chicago citywide $19,598 ±241 $23,173 ±290 $25,183 ±358 ▲ +$5,585▲ +$2,010▲ +$3,576
25th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $30,168 ±1,789 $35,731 ±2,288 $51,312 ±3,803 ▲ +$21,143▲ +$15,581▲ +$5,562
Chicago citywide $14,790 ±182 $18,886 ±236 $25,183 ±358 ▲ +$10,393▲ +$6,297▲ +$4,096
Median Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $70,500 ±2,222 $86,565 ±4,024 $90,730 ±3,436 ▲ +$20,230▲ +$4,165▲ +$16,066
Chicago citywide $42,365 ±293 $47,195 ±370 $51,367 ±471 ▲ +$9,002▲ +$4,172▲ +$4,830
Median Earnings (nominal dollars) $53,205 ±1,677 $70,551 ±3,279 $90,730 ±3,436 ▲ +$37,525▲ +$20,179▲ +$17,346
Chicago citywide $31,972 ±221 $38,464 ±302 $51,367 ±471 ▲ +$19,395▲ +$12,903▲ +$6,492
75th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $123,531 ±4,556 — — ———
Chicago citywide $78,784 ±555 $87,853 ±597 $93,324 ±598 ▲ +$14,540▲ +$5,471▲ +$9,069
75th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $93,227 ±3,438 — — ———
Chicago citywide $59,457 ±418 $71,600 ±486 $93,324 ±598 ▲ +$33,867▲ +$21,723▲ +$12,144
90th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide $128,659 ±682 — — ———
90th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide $97,097 ±515 — — ———

Economic Mobility

Adult Outcomes for People Who Grew Up in North Center, Chicago

Category North Center
Household income at age 35 $55,951 ±$1,620
Household income percentile rank 49.5 ±0.93 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 20.4% ±1.29 pp
Individual income at age 35 $41,266 ±$1,062
Fraction married 37.7% ±1.55 pp
Employment rate 77.3% ±1.36 pp
Incarceration rate 0.55% ±0.27 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in North Center, Chicago. Adult outcomes were measured in 2014 and 2015, when they were ages 31–37. Income amounts are adjusted for inflation and shown in 2024 dollars; they describe income measured in 2014–2015. Household income includes a spouse’s income; individual income excludes it. Incarceration was measured on April 1, 2010.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in North Center, Chicago · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category North Center City Difference
Household income at age 35 $55,951 ±$1,620 $43,090 ±$109 +$12,861
Household income percentile rank 49.5 ±0.93 pp 40.9 ±0.07 pp +8.7 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 20.4% ±1.29 pp 11.4% ±0.08 pp +9.0 pp
Individual income at age 35 $41,266 ±$1,062 $33,545 ±$85 +$7,722
Fraction married 37.7% ±1.55 pp 26.4% ±0.12 pp +11.3 pp
Employment rate 77.3% ±1.36 pp 74.4% ±0.12 pp +2.9 pp
Incarceration rate 0.55% ±0.27 pp 2.87% ±0.06 pp −2.3 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in North Center, Chicago. Adult outcomes were measured in 2014 and 2015, when they were ages 31–37. Income amounts are adjusted for inflation and shown in 2024 dollars; they describe income measured in 2014–2015. Household income includes a spouse’s income; individual income excludes it. Incarceration was measured on April 1, 2010.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in North Center, Chicago · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Predicted Adult Outcomes for People Who Grew Up in North Center, Chicago in Lower-Income Families

Category North Center
Household income at age 35 $42,266 ±$2,097
Household income percentile rank 40.7 ±1.39 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 10.5% ±1.71 pp
Individual income at age 35 $33,404 ±$1,672
Note: These are predicted outcomes for children born 1978–1983 who grew up in North Center, Chicago with parents at the 25th percentile of national household income (about $35,800 a year in 2024 dollars). Adult outcomes were measured in 2014 and 2015, when they were ages 31–37. Income amounts are adjusted for inflation and shown in 2024 dollars; they describe income measured in 2014–2015. Household income includes a spouse’s income; individual income excludes it.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in North Center, Chicago · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category North Center City Difference
Household income at age 35 $42,266 ±$2,097 $34,712 ±$133 +$7,554
Household income percentile rank 40.7 ±1.39 pp 35.3 ±0.09 pp +5.4 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 10.5% ±1.71 pp 6.31% ±0.10 pp +4.2 pp
Individual income at age 35 $33,404 ±$1,672 $28,717 ±$114 +$4,688
Note: These are predicted outcomes for children born 1978–1983 who grew up in North Center, Chicago with parents at the 25th percentile of national household income (about $35,800 a year in 2024 dollars). Adult outcomes were measured in 2014 and 2015, when they were ages 31–37. Income amounts are adjusted for inflation and shown in 2024 dollars; they describe income measured in 2014–2015. Household income includes a spouse’s income; individual income excludes it.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in North Center, Chicago · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Geographic Mobility of People Who Grew Up in North Center, Chicago

Category North Center
Stayed in the greater Chicago area 79.7% ±1.33 pp
Stayed in the same small immediate neighborhood area 19.5% ±1.28 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in North Center, Chicago. Adult residence is measured using the most recent available address, generally from 2015, when this cohort was ages 31–37. “Greater Chicago area” means the Census commuting zone for the Chicago area. “Small immediate neighborhood area” means the childhood Census tract.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in North Center, Chicago · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category North Center City Difference
Stayed in the greater Chicago area 79.7% ±1.33 pp 78.1% ±0.12 pp +1.6 pp
Stayed in the same small immediate neighborhood area 19.5% ±1.28 pp 22.9% ±0.12 pp −3.4 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in North Center, Chicago. Adult residence is measured using the most recent available address, generally from 2015, when this cohort was ages 31–37. “Greater Chicago area” means the Census commuting zone for the Chicago area. “Small immediate neighborhood area” means the childhood Census tract.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in North Center, Chicago · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Local Businesses

Jobs in North Center

Category North Center
All jobs located in north center 10,840
North Center jobs held by North Center residents 6.4%
North Center jobs held by non-North Center residents 93.6%
Employed residents working in North Center 3.5%
Employed residents working outside North Center 96.5%
Universe: LODES-covered wage-and-salary jobs located in, or primary jobs held by residents of, this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category North Center Chicago neighborhood median Difference Rank
All jobs located in north center 10,840 5,320 ▲ +5,520 22/77
North Center jobs held by North Center residents 6.4% 5.8% ▲ +0.6 pp 36/77
North Center jobs held by non-North Center residents 93.6% 94.2% ▼ −0.6 pp 42/77
Employed residents working in North Center 3.5% 2.6% ▲ +1.0 pp 27/77
Employed residents working outside North Center 96.5% 97.4% ▼ −1.0 pp 51/77
Universe: LODES-covered wage-and-salary jobs located in, or primary jobs held by residents of, this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
All jobs located in north center 10,362 12,489 10,840 ▲ +478▼ −1,649▲ +2,127
Chicago citywide 5,236 5,698 5,320 ▲ +84▼ −378▲ +462
North Center jobs held by North Center residents 5.8%555 5.3%601 6.4%627 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +72▲ +1.1 pp▲ +26▼ −0.5 pp▲ +46
Chicago citywide 5.5%246 5.6%306 5.8%279 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +33▲ +0.1 pp▼ −27▲ +0.2 pp▲ +60
North Center jobs held by non-North Center residents 94.2%9,030 94.7%10,703 93.6%9,151 ▼ −0.6 pp▲ +121▼ −1.1 pp▼ −1,552▲ +0.5 pp▲ +1,673
Chicago citywide 94.5%4,320 94.4%4,646 94.2%4,657 ▼ −0.3 pp▲ +337▼ −0.1 pp▲ +11▼ −0.2 pp▲ +326
Employed residents working in North Center 3.3%555 3.5%601 3.5%627 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +72▲ +0.1 pp▲ +26▲ +0.2 pp▲ +46
Chicago citywide 2.5%246 2.7%306 2.6%279 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +33▼ −0.1 pp▼ −27▲ +0.1 pp▲ +60
Employed residents working outside North Center 96.7%16,249 96.5%16,790 96.5%17,065 ▼ −0.2 pp▲ +816▼ −0.1 pp▲ +275▼ −0.2 pp▲ +541
Chicago citywide 97.5%9,791 97.3%10,346 97.4%10,385 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +594▲ +0.1 pp▲ +39▼ −0.1 pp▲ +555

Industry of Jobs in North Center

Category North Center
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%2
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0
Construction 4.8%517
Manufacturing 9.1%987
Wholesale Trade 3.3%358
Retail Trade 10.3%1,116
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 1.3%143
↳ Utilities 0.0%0
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 1.3%143
Information 3.3%356
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 16.4%1,778
↳ Finance & Insurance 14.2%1,536
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 2.2%242
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 15.2%1,653
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 12.2%1,319
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.1%7
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 3.0%327
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 13.0%1,411
↳ Educational Services 4.6%503
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 8.4%908
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 17.5%1,898
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 1.9%205
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 15.6%1,693
Other Services 5.7%621
Public Administration 0.0%0
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%2 0.0%423 0% 17/77
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0 0.0%36 0% 9/77
Construction 4.8%517 1.9%27,207 ▲ +2.9% 23/77
Manufacturing 9.1%987 4.4%64,747 ▲ +4.7% 26/77
Wholesale Trade 3.3%358 2.8%41,460 ▲ +0.5% 31/77
Retail Trade 10.3%1,116 6.6%96,413 ▲ +3.7% 45/77
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 1.3%143 6.0%87,817 ▼ -4.7% 47/77
↳ Utilities 0.0%0 0.3%5,012 ▼ -0.3% 21/77
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 1.3%143 5.7%82,805 ▼ -4.3% 46/77
Information 3.3%356 3.5%51,095 ▼ -0.2% 10/77
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 16.4%1,778 10.8%157,520 ▲ +5.6% 4/77
↳ Finance & Insurance 14.2%1,536 8.6%125,824 ▲ +5.6% 2/77
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 2.2%242 2.2%31,696 ▲ +0.1% 25/77
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 15.2%1,653 23.2%339,220 ▼ -7.9% 29/77
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 12.2%1,319 14.2%207,444 ▼ -2.0% 7/77
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.1%7 1.2%16,872 ▼ -1.1% 26/77
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 3.0%327 7.9%114,904 ▼ -4.8% 53/77
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 13.0%1,411 23.0%336,089 ▼ -9.9% 55/77
↳ Educational Services 4.6%503 9.2%134,671 ▼ -4.6% 32/77
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 8.4%908 13.8%201,418 ▼ -5.4% 57/77
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 17.5%1,898 10.3%151,055 ▲ +7.2% 12/77
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 1.9%205 1.9%27,339 0% 17/77
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 15.6%1,693 8.5%123,716 ▲ +7.2% 12/77
Other Services 5.7%621 4.0%59,136 ▲ +1.7% 27/77
Public Administration 0.0%0 3.5%51,418 ▼ -3.5% 19/77
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%2 0.0%1 0.0%2 – 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp▲ +1– 0.0 pp▼ −1
Chicago citywide 0.0%181 0.0%569 0.0%423 – 0.0 pp▲ +242– 0.0 pp▼ −146– 0.0 pp▲ +388
Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 – 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0
Chicago citywide 0.0%140 0.0%374 0.0%36 – 0.0 pp▼ −104– 0.0 pp▼ −338– 0.0 pp▲ +234
Construction 2.3%241 3.5%439 4.8%517 ▲ +2.4 pp▲ +276▲ +1.3 pp▲ +78▲ +1.2 pp▲ +198
Chicago citywide 1.6%20,789 1.8%26,012 1.9%27,207 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +6,418– 0.0 pp▲ +1,195▲ +0.3 pp▲ +5,223
Manufacturing 9.9%1,021 8.9%1,117 9.1%987 ▼ −0.7 pp▼ −34▲ +0.2 pp▼ −130▼ −0.9 pp▲ +96
Chicago citywide 4.6%61,066 4.5%63,597 4.4%64,747 ▼ −0.2 pp▲ +3,681▼ −0.1 pp▲ +1,150▼ −0.2 pp▲ +2,531
Wholesale Trade 2.8%286 2.3%283 3.3%358 ▲ +0.5 pp▲ +72▲ +1.0 pp▲ +75▼ −0.5 pp▼ −3
Chicago citywide 3.0%39,431 2.9%41,789 2.8%41,460 ▼ −0.2 pp▲ +2,029▼ −0.1 pp▼ −329▼ −0.1 pp▲ +2,358
Retail Trade 11.0%1,141 9.3%1,162 10.3%1,116 ▼ −0.7 pp▼ −25▲ +1.0 pp▼ −46▼ −1.7 pp▲ +21
Chicago citywide 7.4%97,262 6.9%97,836 6.6%96,413 ▼ −0.8 pp▼ −849▼ −0.3 pp▼ −1,423▼ −0.5 pp▲ +574
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 4.4%453 0.7%92 1.3%143 ▼ −3.1 pp▼ −310▲ +0.6 pp▲ +51▼ −3.6 pp▼ −361
Chicago citywide 5.4%71,320 5.6%79,303 6.0%87,817 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +16,497▲ +0.4 pp▲ +8,514▲ +0.2 pp▲ +7,983
Utilities 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 – 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0
Chicago citywide 0.3%4,383 0.3%4,956 0.3%5,012 – 0.0 pp▲ +629– 0.0 pp▲ +56– 0.0 pp▲ +573
Transportation & Warehousing 4.4%453 0.7%92 1.3%143 ▼ −3.1 pp▼ −310▲ +0.6 pp▲ +51▼ −3.6 pp▼ −361
Chicago citywide 5.1%66,937 5.2%74,347 5.7%82,805 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +15,868▲ +0.4 pp▲ +8,458▲ +0.2 pp▲ +7,410
Information 8.7%899 5.9%739 3.3%356 ▼ −5.4 pp▼ −543▼ −2.6 pp▼ −383▼ −2.8 pp▼ −160
Chicago citywide 3.1%40,514 3.4%48,135 3.5%51,095 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +10,581▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,960▲ +0.3 pp▲ +7,621
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 22.3%2,307 26.9%3,363 16.4%1,778 ▼ −5.9 pp▼ −529▼ −10.5 pp▼ −1,585▲ +4.7 pp▲ +1,056
Chicago citywide 10.5%138,287 10.6%150,163 10.8%157,520 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +19,233▲ +0.2 pp▲ +7,357▲ +0.1 pp▲ +11,876
Finance & Insurance 19.3%1,997 23.0%2,867 14.2%1,536 ▼ −5.1 pp▼ −461▼ −8.8 pp▼ −1,331▲ +3.7 pp▲ +870
Chicago citywide 8.5%111,307 8.4%119,147 8.6%125,824 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +14,517▲ +0.2 pp▲ +6,677▼ −0.1 pp▲ +7,840
Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 3.0%310 4.0%496 2.2%242 ▼ −0.8 pp▼ −68▼ −1.7 pp▼ −254▲ +1.0 pp▲ +186
Chicago citywide 2.1%26,980 2.2%31,016 2.2%31,696 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +4,716– 0.0 pp▲ +680▲ +0.1 pp▲ +4,036
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 12.1%1,256 12.8%1,593 15.2%1,653 ▲ +3.1 pp▲ +397▲ +2.5 pp▲ +60▲ +0.6 pp▲ +337
Chicago citywide 21.2%278,928 22.6%319,744 23.2%339,220 ▲ +2.0 pp▲ +60,292▲ +0.6 pp▲ +19,476▲ +1.3 pp▲ +40,816
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 8.3%863 10.1%1,267 12.2%1,319 ▲ +3.8 pp▲ +456▲ +2.0 pp▲ +52▲ +1.8 pp▲ +404
Chicago citywide 11.8%155,200 12.9%182,462 14.2%207,444 ▲ +2.4 pp▲ +52,244▲ +1.3 pp▲ +24,982▲ +1.1 pp▲ +27,262
Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.2%24 0.2%30 0.1%7 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −17▼ −0.2 pp▼ −23– 0.0 pp▲ +6
Chicago citywide 1.0%13,619 1.2%16,600 1.2%16,872 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +3,253– 0.0 pp▲ +272▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,981
Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 3.6%369 2.4%296 3.0%327 ▼ −0.5 pp▼ −42▲ +0.6 pp▲ +31▼ −1.2 pp▼ −73
Chicago citywide 8.4%110,109 8.5%120,682 7.9%114,904 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +4,795▼ −0.7 pp▼ −5,778▲ +0.1 pp▲ +10,573
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 8.0%828 11.5%1,441 13.0%1,411 ▲ +5.0 pp▲ +583▲ +1.5 pp▼ −30▲ +3.5 pp▲ +613
Chicago citywide 23.5%308,633 22.1%313,540 23.0%336,089 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +27,456▲ +0.8 pp▲ +22,549▼ −1.4 pp▲ +4,907
Educational Services 3.0%307 4.6%578 4.6%503 ▲ +1.7 pp▲ +196– 0.0 pp▼ −75▲ +1.7 pp▲ +271
Chicago citywide 10.1%132,909 9.0%128,169 9.2%134,671 ▼ −0.9 pp▲ +1,762▲ +0.2 pp▲ +6,502▼ −1.1 pp▼ −4,740
Health Care & Social Assistance 5.0%521 6.9%863 8.4%908 ▲ +3.3 pp▲ +387▲ +1.5 pp▲ +45▲ +1.9 pp▲ +342
Chicago citywide 13.4%175,724 13.1%185,371 13.8%201,418 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +25,694▲ +0.7 pp▲ +16,047▼ −0.3 pp▲ +9,647
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 13.7%1,422 13.5%1,684 17.5%1,898 ▲ +3.8 pp▲ +476▲ +4.0 pp▲ +214▼ −0.2 pp▲ +262
Chicago citywide 10.9%143,753 11.5%162,749 10.3%151,055 ▼ −0.6 pp▲ +7,302▼ −1.2 pp▼ −11,694▲ +0.5 pp▲ +18,996
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 1.0%108 2.9%367 1.9%205 ▲ +0.8 pp▲ +97▼ −1.0 pp▼ −162▲ +1.9 pp▲ +259
Chicago citywide 1.7%22,179 2.1%30,178 1.9%27,339 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +5,160▼ −0.3 pp▼ −2,839▲ +0.4 pp▲ +7,999
Accommodation & Food Services 12.7%1,314 10.5%1,317 15.6%1,693 ▲ +2.9 pp▲ +379▲ +5.1 pp▲ +376▼ −2.1 pp▲ +3
Chicago citywide 9.3%121,574 9.4%132,571 8.5%123,716 ▼ −0.8 pp▲ +2,142▼ −0.9 pp▼ −8,855▲ +0.1 pp▲ +10,997
Other Services 4.6%472 4.6%575 5.7%621 ▲ +1.2 pp▲ +149▲ +1.1 pp▲ +46– 0.0 pp▲ +103
Chicago citywide 4.5%59,098 4.4%61,698 4.0%59,136 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +38▼ −0.3 pp▼ −2,562▼ −0.1 pp▲ +2,600
Public Administration 0.3%34 0.0%0 0.0%0 ▼ −0.3 pp▼ −34– 0.0 pp– 0▼ −0.3 pp▼ −34
Chicago citywide 4.2%54,814 3.6%51,684 3.5%51,418 ▼ −0.7 pp▼ −3,396▼ −0.1 pp▼ −266▼ −0.5 pp▼ −3,130

Earnings of Jobs in North Center

Category North Center
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 17.5%1,893
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 27.9%3,027
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 54.6%5,920
Note: LODES reports earnings in monthly bands; they are shown here as annual amounts. The bands use nominal dollars for each LODES release, including earlier periods. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 17.5%1,893 12.7%185,293 ▲ +4.8% 45/77
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 27.9%3,027 20.5%299,468 ▲ +7.5% 56/77
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 54.6%5,920 66.9%978,839 ▼ -12.3% 24/77
Note: LODES reports earnings in monthly bands; they are shown here as annual amounts. The bands use nominal dollars for each LODES release, including earlier periods. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 21.9%2,267 20.4%2,553 17.5%1,893 ▼ −4.4 pp▼ −374▼ −3.0 pp▼ −660▼ −1.4 pp▲ +286
Chicago citywide 21.3%280,137 16.8%238,135 12.7%185,293 ▼ −8.7 pp▼ −94,844▼ −4.1 pp▼ −52,842▼ −4.5 pp▼ −42,002
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 37.4%3,872 31.6%3,949 27.9%3,027 ▼ −9.4 pp▼ −845▼ −3.7 pp▼ −922▼ −5.7 pp▲ +77
Chicago citywide 30.7%403,220 26.7%378,530 20.5%299,468 ▼ −10.2 pp▼ −103,752▼ −6.3 pp▼ −79,062▼ −4.0 pp▼ −24,690
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 40.8%4,223 47.9%5,987 54.6%5,920 ▲ +13.9 pp▲ +1,697▲ +6.7 pp▼ −67▲ +7.2 pp▲ +1,764
Chicago citywide 48.0%630,719 56.5%800,154 66.9%978,839 ▲ +18.9 pp▲ +348,120▲ +10.4 pp▲ +178,685▲ +8.5 pp▲ +169,435

Jobs in North Center by Firm Age

Category North Center
Firm age: 0–1 years 6.1%660
Firm age: 2–3 years 6.0%652
Firm age: 4–5 years 6.1%656
Firm age: 6–10 years 12.7%1,374
Firm age: 11 or more years 69.2%7,498
Note: Firm-age categories apply only to private-sector jobs. Firm age reflects the employer as a whole, not the age of an individual local worksite. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Firm age: 0–1 years 6.1%660 2.8%37,293 ▲ +3.3% 16/77
Firm age: 2–3 years 6.0%652 2.8%37,154 ▲ +3.2% 10/77
Firm age: 4–5 years 6.1%656 3.2%41,869 ▲ +2.9% 10/77
Firm age: 6–10 years 12.7%1,374 7.8%102,353 ▲ +4.9% 9/77
Firm age: 11 or more years 69.2%7,498 83.4%1,098,220 ▼ -14.2% 69/77
Note: Firm-age categories apply only to private-sector jobs. Firm age reflects the employer as a whole, not the age of an individual local worksite. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Firm age: 0–1 years 4.1%427 3.7%460 6.1%660 ▲ +2.0 pp▲ +233▲ +2.4 pp▲ +200▼ −0.5 pp▲ +33
Chicago citywide 2.9%33,224 2.6%33,244 2.8%37,293 – 0.0 pp▲ +4,069▲ +0.2 pp▲ +4,049▼ −0.2 pp▲ +20
Firm age: 2–3 years 4.3%444 4.9%609 6.0%652 ▲ +1.7 pp▲ +208▲ +1.1 pp▲ +43▲ +0.6 pp▲ +165
Chicago citywide 4.0%46,935 3.3%42,284 2.8%37,154 ▼ −1.2 pp▼ −9,781▼ −0.5 pp▼ −5,130▼ −0.7 pp▼ −4,651
Firm age: 4–5 years 4.6%473 6.1%765 6.1%656 ▲ +1.5 pp▲ +183▼ −0.1 pp▼ −109▲ +1.5 pp▲ +292
Chicago citywide 3.7%42,688 3.6%46,058 3.2%41,869 ▼ −0.5 pp▼ −819▼ −0.4 pp▼ −4,189▼ −0.1 pp▲ +3,370
Firm age: 6–10 years 9.6%996 12.4%1,545 12.7%1,374 ▲ +3.0 pp▲ +378▲ +0.3 pp▼ −171▲ +2.7 pp▲ +549
Chicago citywide 8.2%94,955 8.6%109,934 7.8%102,353 ▼ −0.4 pp▲ +7,398▼ −0.9 pp▼ −7,581▲ +0.5 pp▲ +14,979
Firm age: 11 or more years 77.3%7,986 72.9%9,104 69.2%7,498 ▼ −8.2 pp▼ −488▼ −3.8 pp▼ −1,606▼ −4.4 pp▲ +1,118
Chicago citywide 81.3%946,801 81.8%1,043,037 83.4%1,098,220 ▲ +2.1 pp▲ +151,419▲ +1.6 pp▲ +55,183▲ +0.5 pp▲ +96,236

Jobs in North Center by Firm Size

Category North Center
Firm size: 0–19 employees 32.4%3,513
Firm size: 20–49 employees 14.5%1,571
Firm size: 50–249 employees 10.3%1,121
Firm size: 250–499 employees 1.4%153
Firm size: 500 or more employees 41.3%4,482
Note: Firm size reflects the employer’s total workforce across all U.S. locations, if relevant, rather than the number of workers at a particular local worksite. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Firm size: 0–19 employees 32.4%3,513 12.8%168,975 ▲ +19.6% 16/77
Firm size: 20–49 employees 14.5%1,571 7.3%96,404 ▲ +7.2% 12/77
Firm size: 50–249 employees 10.3%1,121 13.8%181,123 ▼ -3.4% 65/77
Firm size: 250–499 employees 1.4%153 5.7%74,787 ▼ -4.3% 55/77
Firm size: 500 or more employees 41.3%4,482 60.4%795,600 ▼ -19.1% 40/77
Note: Firm size reflects the employer’s total workforce across all U.S. locations, if relevant, rather than the number of workers at a particular local worksite. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Firm size: 0–19 employees 28.8%2,972 27.4%3,420 32.4%3,513 ▲ +3.6 pp▲ +541▲ +5.0 pp▲ +93▼ −1.4 pp▲ +448
Chicago citywide 13.9%162,248 13.3%169,949 12.8%168,975 ▼ −1.1 pp▲ +6,727▼ −0.5 pp▼ −974▼ −0.6 pp▲ +7,701
Firm size: 20–49 employees 11.0%1,140 11.5%1,436 14.5%1,571 ▲ +3.5 pp▲ +431▲ +3.0 pp▲ +135▲ +0.5 pp▲ +296
Chicago citywide 8.4%97,503 8.2%103,945 7.3%96,404 ▼ −1.1 pp▼ −1,099▼ −0.8 pp▼ −7,541▼ −0.2 pp▲ +6,442
Firm size: 50–249 employees 13.5%1,398 15.0%1,867 10.3%1,121 ▼ −3.2 pp▼ −277▼ −4.6 pp▼ −746▲ +1.4 pp▲ +469
Chicago citywide 15.7%183,275 14.9%189,930 13.8%181,123 ▼ −2.0 pp▼ −2,152▼ −1.1 pp▼ −8,807▼ −0.8 pp▲ +6,655
Firm size: 250–499 employees 10.8%1,119 0.7%91 1.4%153 ▼ −9.4 pp▼ −966▲ +0.7 pp▲ +62▼ −10.1 pp▼ −1,028
Chicago citywide 6.3%72,992 5.9%74,603 5.7%74,787 ▼ −0.6 pp▲ +1,795▼ −0.2 pp▲ +184▼ −0.4 pp▲ +1,611
Firm size: 500 or more employees 35.8%3,697 45.4%5,669 41.3%4,482 ▲ +5.5 pp▲ +785▼ −4.1 pp▼ −1,187▲ +9.6 pp▲ +1,972
Chicago citywide 55.7%648,585 57.8%736,130 60.4%795,600 ▲ +4.7 pp▲ +147,015▲ +2.7 pp▲ +59,470▲ +2.1 pp▲ +87,545

Students

K-12 School Enrollment

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Category North Center
Enrolled in K-12 School (of all residents) 16.5% ±1.7 pp16.5%±1.7 pp5,928 ±595
↳ Public School (of K–12 enrollees) 75.6% ±6.0 pp12.4%±1.0 pp4,482 ±357
↳ Private School (of K–12 enrollees) 24.4% ±3.0 pp4.0%±0.5 pp1,446 ±180
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 School (of all residents) 16.5%±1.7 pp16.5%±1.7 pp5,928±595 13.5%±0.2 pp13.5%±0.2 pp365,577±5,480 ▲ +3.0%▲ +3.0% 31/77
↳ Public School (of K–12 enrollees) 75.6%±6.0 pp12.4%±1.0 pp4,482±357 83.0%±0.5 pp11.2%±0.1 pp303,520±1,897 ▼ -7.4%▲ +1.3% 59/7745/77
↳ Private School (of K–12 enrollees) 24.4%±3.0 pp4.0%±0.5 pp1,446±180 17.0%±0.6 pp2.3%±0.1 pp62,057±2,247 ▲ +7.4%▲ +1.7% 19/7712/77
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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College Enrollment

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Category North Center
Enrolled in College or Graduate School (of all residents) 4.3% ±0.7 pp4.3%±0.7 pp1,557 ±268
↳ Public College or University (of college enrollees) 46.1% ±10.9 pp2.0%±0.5 pp717 ±169
↳ Private College or University (of college enrollees) 53.9% ±6.3 pp2.3%±0.3 pp840 ±99
↳ Undergraduate College (of college enrollees) 47.7% ±11.0 pp2.1%±0.5 pp742 ±171
↳ Graduate or Professional School (of college enrollees) 52.3% ±6.3 pp2.3%±0.3 pp815 ±99
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Graduate School (of all residents) 4.3%±0.7 pp4.3%±0.7 pp1,557±268 7.4%±0.1 pp7.4%±0.1 pp201,851±4,036 ▼ -3.1%▼ -3.1% 65/77
↳ Public College or University (of college enrollees) 46.1%±10.9 pp2.0%±0.5 pp717±169 52.4%±0.7 pp3.9%±0.1 pp105,720±1,511 ▼ -6.3%▼ -1.9% 63/7773/77
↳ Private College or University (of college enrollees) 53.9%±6.3 pp2.3%±0.3 pp840±99 47.6%±1.2 pp3.5%±0.1 pp96,131±2,437 ▲ +6.3%▼ -1.2% 15/7737/77
↳ Undergraduate College (of college enrollees) 47.7%±11.0 pp2.1%±0.5 pp742±171 67.0%±1.0 pp5.0%±0.1 pp135,301±1,945 ▼ -19.4%▼ -2.9% 72/7776/77
↳ Graduate or Professional School (of college enrollees) 52.3%±6.3 pp2.3%±0.3 pp815±99 33.0%±1.2 pp2.5%±0.1 pp66,550±2,459 ▲ +19.4%▼ -0.2% 6/7724/77
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Student Digital Access

Category North Center
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 0.4% ±1.3 pp30 ±91
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 1.4% ±3.4 pp22 ±54
Universe: K-12 row — students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade; College row — students enrolled in college or graduate school · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 0.4%±1.3 pp30±91 5.9%±0.5 pp— ▼ -5.4% 68/77
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 1.4%±3.4 pp22±54 5.4%±0.6 pp— ▼ -4.0% 58/77
Universe: K-12 row — students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade; College row — students enrolled in college or graduate school · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Stock & Stability

Owner vs. Renter-Occupied Housing

Category North Center
Owner-Occupied Households 56.9% ±2.4 pp8,455 ±358
Renter-Occupied Households 43.1% ±2.9 pp6,413 ±436
Owner-Occupied Residents 67.7% ±3.3 pp24,327 ±1,197
Renter-Occupied Residents 32.3% ±2.2 pp11,607 ±793
Universe varies by row: household rows show the share of occupied housing units that are owner- versus renter-occupied; resident rows show the share of residents (people in occupied housing units, excluding group quarters) who live in owner- versus renter-occupied homes · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Owner-Occupied Households 56.9%±2.4 pp8,455±358 46.0%±0.4 pp534,012±4,939 ▲ +10.8% 25/77
Renter-Occupied Households 43.1%±2.9 pp6,413±436 54.0%±0.4 pp626,193±5,183 ▼ -10.8% 53/77
Owner-Occupied Residents 67.7%±3.3 pp24,327±1,197 51.8%±0.5 pp1,377,219±13,574 ▲ +15.9% 21/77
Renter-Occupied Residents 32.3%±2.2 pp11,607±793 48.2%±0.5 pp1,280,665±13,500 ▼ -15.9% 57/77
Universe varies by row: household rows show the share of occupied housing units that are owner- versus renter-occupied; resident rows show the share of residents (people in occupied housing units, excluding group quarters) who live in owner- versus renter-occupied homes · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Year Moved Into Current Home

Category North Center
Median Year Moved In 2016±0.7 yr
Moved in 2023 or Later 5.4% ±1.2 pp805 ±182
Moved in 2020 to 2022 28.2% ±2.4 pp4,198 ±362
Moved in 2010 to 2019 42.5% ±3.3 pp6,312 ±490
Moved in 2000 to 2009 13.1% ±2.0 pp1,944 ±298
Moved in 1990 to 1999 6.0% ±1.5 pp894 ±218
Moved in 1989 or Earlier 4.8% ±1.1 pp715 ±166
Note: Move-in years come from the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates, which pooled survey responses collected over a five-year period.
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Median Year Moved In 2016±0.7 yr 2015±1.0 yr ▲ +1 14/77
Moved in 2023 or Later 5.4%±1.2 pp805±182 5.9%±0.2 pp68,884±2,742 ▼ -0.5% 22/77
Moved in 2020 to 2022 28.2%±2.4 pp4,198±362 24.1%±0.4 pp279,417±5,059 ▲ +4.2% 13/77
Moved in 2010 to 2019 42.5%±3.3 pp6,312±490 39.2%±0.5 pp455,125±5,772 ▲ +3.2% 25/77
Moved in 2000 to 2009 13.1%±2.0 pp1,944±298 13.8%±0.3 pp160,353±3,324 ▼ -0.7% 55/77
Moved in 1990 to 1999 6.0%±1.5 pp894±218 8.2%±0.2 pp95,243±2,390 ▼ -2.2% 59/77
Moved in 1989 or Earlier 4.8%±1.1 pp715±166 8.7%±0.2 pp101,183±2,362 ▼ -3.9% 60/77
Note: Move-in years come from the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates, which pooled survey responses collected over a five-year period.
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Prior Location of Recent Movers

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Category North Center
Moved Within the Past Year (of all residents) 14.9% ±1.9 pp14.9%±1.9 pp5,260 ±673
↳ Moved Within Cook County (of recent movers) 11.5% ±1.7 pp77.5%±6.0 pp4,076 ±611
↳ Moved from Different Illinois County (of recent movers) 0.7% ±0.3 pp4.5%±2.0 pp236 ±108
↳ Moved from Different State (of recent movers) 1.8% ±0.7 pp12.2%±4.4 pp643 ±244
↳ Moved from Abroad (of recent movers) 0.9% ±0.5 pp5.8%±3.4 pp305 ±184
Universe: Population 1 year and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Moved Within the Past Year (of all residents) 14.9%±1.9 pp14.9%±1.9 pp5,260±673 14.0%±0.3 pp14.0%±0.3 pp375,475±8,289 ▲ +0.9%▲ +0.9% 19/77
↳ Moved Within Cook County (of recent movers) 11.5%±1.7 pp77.5%±6.0 pp4,076±611 9.8%±0.3 pp69.9%±1.0 pp262,365±6,953 ▲ +1.7%▲ +7.6% 19/7737/77
↳ Moved from Different Illinois County (of recent movers) 0.7%±0.3 pp4.5%±2.0 pp236±108 0.8%±0.1 pp5.5%±0.4 pp20,552±1,626 ▼ -0.1%▼ -1.0% 26/7736/77
↳ Moved from Different State (of recent movers) 1.8%±0.7 pp12.2%±4.4 pp643±244 2.5%±0.1 pp17.6%±0.7 pp65,936±2,918 ▼ -0.6%▼ -5.3% 21/7732/77
↳ Moved from Abroad (of recent movers) 0.9%±0.5 pp5.8%±3.4 pp305±184 1.0%±0.1 pp7.1%±0.8 pp26,622±3,040 ▼ -0.1%▼ -1.3% 29/7737/77
Universe: Population 1 year and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Housing Vacancy Status

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Category North Center
Overall Vacancy Rate (of housing units) 8.7% ±2.0 pp8.7%±2.0 pp1,417 ±323
↳ Vacant: For Rent (of vacant units) 2.7% ±1.3 pp30.7%±12.9 pp435 ±209
↳ Vacant: For Sale (of vacant units) 0.4% ±0.4 pp4.9%±4.5 pp70 ±65
↳ Vacant: Owner's Residence Elsewhere (of vacant units) 0.0% ±0.3 pp0.0%0
↳ Vacant: All Other (of vacant units) 5.6% ±1.8 pp64.4%±13.9 pp912 ±287
Rental Vacancy Rate (of rental units) 6.3% ±3.0 pp6.3%±3.0 pp—
Owner Vacancy Rate (of owner units) 0.8% ±0.8 pp0.8%±0.8 pp—
Note: “All other” vacant units combines units that are seasonal, held for migrant workers, rented/sold but not yet occupied, or vacant for other reasons. The two vacancy-rate rows use a different base: the rental vacancy rate counts units actively listed for rent as a share of total rental stock (renter-occupied, rented-not-yet-occupied, and listed for rent), and the owner vacancy rate uses the equivalent owner-unit denominator (owner-occupied, sold but not yet occupied, and listed for sale).
Universe: All housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Overall Vacancy Rate (of housing units) 8.7%±2.0 pp8.7%±2.0 pp1,417±323 9.1%±0.2 pp9.1%±0.2 pp116,849±2,682 ▼ -0.4%▼ -0.4% 37/77
↳ Vacant: For Rent (of vacant units) 2.7%±1.3 pp30.7%±12.9 pp435±209 2.5%±0.1 pp27.1%±1.4 pp31,723±1,796 ▲ +0.2%▲ +3.5% 27/7727/77
↳ Vacant: For Sale (of vacant units) 0.4%±0.4 pp4.9%±4.5 pp70±65 0.6%±0.1 pp6.0%±0.7 pp7,037±795 ▼ -0.1%▼ -1.1% 37/7739/77
↳ Vacant: Owner's Residence Elsewhere (of vacant units) 0.0%±0.3 pp0.0%0 0.2%±0.0 pp2.4%±0.5 pp2,831±587 ▼ -0.2%▼ -2.4% 38/7738/77
↳ Vacant: All Other (of vacant units) 5.6%±1.8 pp64.4%±13.9 pp912±287 5.9%±0.3 pp64.4%±2.5 pp75,258±3,387 ▼ -0.3%0% 32/7746/77
Rental Vacancy Rate (of rental units) 6.3%±3.0 pp6.3%±3.0 pp— 4.8%±0.3 pp4.8%±0.3 pp— ▲ +1.5%▲ +1.5% 21/77
Owner Vacancy Rate (of owner units) 0.8%±0.8 pp0.8%±0.8 pp— 1.3%±0.1 pp1.3%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.5%▼ -0.5% 48/77
Note: “All other” vacant units combines units that are seasonal, held for migrant workers, rented/sold but not yet occupied, or vacant for other reasons. The two vacancy-rate rows use a different base: the rental vacancy rate counts units actively listed for rent as a share of total rental stock (renter-occupied, rented-not-yet-occupied, and listed for rent), and the owner vacancy rate uses the equivalent owner-unit denominator (owner-occupied, sold but not yet occupied, and listed for sale).
Universe: All housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Housing Age

Category North Center
Median Year Built 1952±8 yr
Pre-1940 51.4% ±2.9 pp8,369 ±477
1940-2009 37.6% ±3.0 pp6,116 ±490
2010+ 11.1% ±1.7 pp1,800 ±270
Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people do not know the precise year their building was constructed, so these distributions should be treated as approximate rather than exact.
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Median Year Built 1952±8 yr 1953±1 yr ▼ −1 yrs 30/77
Pre-1940 51.4%±2.9 pp8,369±477 38.8%±0.4 pp495,715±4,678 ▲ +12.6% 21/77
1940-2009 37.6%±3.0 pp6,116±490 54.9%±0.6 pp700,698±7,435 ▼ -17.3% 69/77
2010+ 11.1%±1.7 pp1,800±270 6.3%±0.2 pp80,641±2,725 ▲ +4.7% 7/77
Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people do not know the precise year their building was constructed, so these distributions should be treated as approximate rather than exact.
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Units by Building Size

Category North Center
Population Density 17,611 /sq mi±841/sq mi
Single-Family Homes 30.2% ±2.2 pp4,915 ±354
Buildings With 2–4 Units 42.7% ±3.4 pp6,958 ±557
Buildings With 5–19 Units 18.1% ±2.2 pp2,944 ±355
Buildings With 20 or More Units 8.9% ±1.6 pp1,457 ±261
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Population Density 17,611 /sq mi±841/sq mi 11,748 /sq mi±26/sq mi ▲ +5,863 /sq mi 18/77
Single-Family Homes 30.2%±2.2 pp4,915±354 29.2%±0.3 pp372,679±3,989 ▲ +1.0% 43/77
Buildings With 2–4 Units 42.7%±3.4 pp6,958±557 27.4%±0.4 pp349,976±4,957 ▲ +15.3% 19/77
Buildings With 5–19 Units 18.1%±2.2 pp2,944±355 16.2%±0.3 pp206,420±4,124 ▲ +1.9% 26/77
Buildings With 20 or More Units 8.9%±1.6 pp1,457±261 27.0%±0.3 pp344,543±4,438 ▼ -18.0% 34/77
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Homes by Number of Bedrooms

Category North Center
Studio 1.2% ±0.5 pp200 ±87
1 Bedroom 16.2% ±2.4 pp2,636 ±386
2 Bedrooms 35.8% ±2.6 pp5,826 ±420
3 Bedrooms 26.0% ±2.4 pp4,239 ±393
4 Bedrooms 11.3% ±1.6 pp1,836 ±254
5 or More Bedrooms 9.5% ±1.6 pp1,548 ±258
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Studio 1.2%±0.5 pp200±87 7.5%±0.3 pp95,749±3,205 ▼ -6.3% 65/77
1 Bedroom 16.2%±2.4 pp2,636±386 20.1%±0.4 pp257,271±4,939 ▼ -4.0% 32/77
2 Bedrooms 35.8%±2.6 pp5,826±420 33.1%±0.3 pp422,866±4,221 ▲ +2.7% 20/77
3 Bedrooms 26.0%±2.4 pp4,239±393 26.1%±0.3 pp333,682±4,061 ▼ -0.1% 53/77
4 Bedrooms 11.3%±1.6 pp1,836±254 9.0%±0.2 pp115,453±2,426 ▲ +2.2% 29/77
5 or More Bedrooms 9.5%±1.6 pp1,548±258 4.1%±0.2 pp52,033±2,072 ▲ +5.4% 6/77
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Overcrowded Housing

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Category North Center
Overcrowded: More Than 1 Person per Room (of occupied housing units) 0.2% ±0.8 pp0.2%±0.8 pp36 ±126
↳ Moderately Overcrowded: 1.01–1.50 People per Room (of overcrowded units) 0.2% ±0.5 pp72.2%±324.9 pp26 ±73
↳ Severely Overcrowded: 1.51 or More People per Room (of overcrowded units) 0.1% ±0.7 pp27.8%±267.2 pp10 ±102
Note: Rooms are defined as living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, finished recreation rooms, and enclosed porches. Bathrooms, closets, hallways, and unfinished spaces are not counted as rooms.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Overcrowded: More Than 1 Person per Room (of occupied housing units) 0.2%±0.8 pp0.2%±0.8 pp36±126 3.4%±0.2 pp3.4%±0.2 pp39,979±1,996 ▼ -3.2%▼ -3.2% 75/77
↳ Moderately Overcrowded: 1.01–1.50 People per Room (of overcrowded units) 0.2%±0.5 pp72.2%±324.9 pp26±73 2.0%±0.1 pp58.2%±2.3 pp23,276±1,493 ▼ -1.8%▲ +14.0% 75/7730/76
↳ Severely Overcrowded: 1.51 or More People per Room (of overcrowded units) 0.1%±0.7 pp27.8%±267.2 pp10±102 1.4%±0.1 pp41.8%±2.6 pp16,703±1,328 ▼ -1.4%▼ -14.0% 71/7747/76
Note: Rooms are defined as living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, finished recreation rooms, and enclosed porches. Bathrooms, closets, hallways, and unfinished spaces are not counted as rooms.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Primary Home Heating Fuel

Category North Center
Natural Gas Heat 86.9% ±2.6 pp12,926 ±392
Electric Heat 9.9% ±1.8 pp1,467 ±262
Other Heating Source 3.2% ±1.4 pp475 ±211
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Natural Gas Heat 86.9%±2.6 pp12,926±392 77.5%±0.3 pp899,660±3,501 ▲ +9.4% 35/77
Electric Heat 9.9%±1.8 pp1,467±262 18.0%±0.3 pp208,937±3,864 ▼ -8.1% 41/77
Other Heating Source 3.2%±1.4 pp475±211 4.4%±0.2 pp51,603±2,173 ▼ -1.3% 48/77
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Costs & Affordability

Housing Cost Burden

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Category North Center
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing 50.7% ±2.7 pp7,539 ±409
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing 22.7% ±2.3 pp3,373 ±345
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing 26.6% ±2.8 pp3,956 ±412
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing 10.9% ±1.7 pp1,616 ±248
Note: Housing costs include gross rent for renters and selected monthly owner costs for owners, including costs beyond mortgage payments. Shares exclude units whose housing-cost-to-income ratio is not computed. Spending 30% or more is cost burdened; 50% or more is a subset of that group.
Universe: Occupied housing units with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing 50.7%±2.7 pp7,539±409 24.9%±0.5 pp289,047±6,215 ▲ +25.8% 8/77
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing 22.7%±2.3 pp3,373±345 23.8%±0.5 pp276,514±5,809 ▼ -1.1% 25/77
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing 26.6%±2.8 pp3,956±412 45.6%±0.6 pp529,378±6,577 ▼ -19.0% 74/77
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing 10.9%±1.7 pp1,616±248 24.0%±0.5 pp278,684±5,306 ▼ -13.2% 75/77
Note: Housing costs include gross rent for renters and selected monthly owner costs for owners, including costs beyond mortgage payments. Shares exclude units whose housing-cost-to-income ratio is not computed. Spending 30% or more is cost burdened; 50% or more is a subset of that group.
Universe: Occupied housing units with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Monthly Housing Costs

Category North Center
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $1,138±$79
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $1,649±$57
Median Monthly Housing Costs $2,373±$89
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs Over $3,000
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs Over $3,000
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s monthly housing cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly housing costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $3,681 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $1,138±$79 $594±$11 ▲ +$544 2/77
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $1,649±$57 $1,011±$8 ▲ +$638 5/77
Median Monthly Housing Costs $2,373±$89 $1,560±$10 ▲ +$813 5/77
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs Over $3,000 $2,329±$13 ▲ +$671+ 1/77
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs Over $3,000 Over $3,000 — 1/77
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s monthly housing cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly housing costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $3,681 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,074 ±59 $1,107 ±50 $1,138 ±79 ▲ +$63▲ +$30▲ +$33
Chicago citywide $609 ±7 $606 ±7 $594 ±11 ▼ −$15▼ −$12▼ −$2
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $811 ±45 $903 ±40 $1,138 ±79 ▲ +$327▲ +$235▲ +$92
Chicago citywide $459 ±6 $494 ±6 $594 ±11 ▲ +$135▲ +$100▲ +$35
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,477 ±44 $1,579 ±56 $1,649 ±57 ▲ +$172▲ +$71▲ +$101
Chicago citywide $992 ±5 $1,001 ±5 $1,011 ±8 ▲ +$19▲ +$10▲ +$9
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $1,115 ±34 $1,286 ±45 $1,649 ±57 ▲ +$534▲ +$363▲ +$172
Chicago citywide $748 ±3 $816 ±4 $1,011 ±8 ▲ +$262▲ +$195▲ +$67
Median Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $2,158 ±71 $2,427 ±82 $2,373 ±89 ▲ +$215▼ −$54▲ +$269
Chicago citywide $1,493 ±8 $1,523 ±6 $1,560 ±10 ▲ +$67▲ +$37▲ +$29
Median Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $1,628 ±54 $1,978 ±67 $2,373 ±89 ▲ +$745▲ +$395▲ +$350
Chicago citywide $1,127 ±6 $1,241 ±5 $1,560 ±10 ▲ +$433▲ +$319▲ +$114
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide $2,333 ±12 $2,326 ±10 $2,329 ±13 ▼ −$4▲ +$3▼ −$7
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide $1,761 ±9 $1,896 ±8 $2,329 ±13 ▲ +$569▲ +$434▲ +$135
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide — $3,316 ±20 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide — $2,703 ±16 — ———

Rent

Rent measure
Category North Center
Average Rent Plus Utilities $1,957±$219
10th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,107±$148
25th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,451±$77
Median Rent Plus Utilities $1,830±$62
75th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $2,309±$69
90th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $2,995±$200
Note: Rent is what renters pay their landlord; Rent plus Utilities adds the estimated cost of utilities renters pay separately. Rent plus Utilities is the better comparison, since some units include utilities in the rent and others bill them separately. Both reflect what current renters pay, not asking rents. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s rent brackets and describe units that pay cash rent. If a percentile of rent is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,294 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Average Rent Plus Utilities $1,957±$219 $1,613±$12 ▲ +$344 8/77
10th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,107±$148 $696±$20 ▲ +$411 3/77
25th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,451±$77 $1,043±$8 ▲ +$409 6/77
Median Rent Plus Utilities $1,830±$62 $1,440±$10 ▲ +$390 8/77
75th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $2,309±$69 $2,021±$21 ▲ +$288 9/77
90th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $2,995±$200 $2,738±$29 ▲ +$257 10/77
Note: Rent is what renters pay their landlord; Rent plus Utilities adds the estimated cost of utilities renters pay separately. Rent plus Utilities is the better comparison, since some units include utilities in the rent and others bill them separately. Both reflect what current renters pay, not asking rents. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s rent brackets and describe units that pay cash rent. If a percentile of rent is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,294 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center
Average Rent $1,808±$203
10th Percentile Rent $1,020±$99
25th Percentile Rent $1,333±$70
Median Rent $1,699±$60
75th Percentile Rent $2,134±$99
90th Percentile Rent $2,793±$276
Note: Rent is what renters pay their landlord; Rent plus Utilities adds the estimated cost of utilities renters pay separately. Rent plus Utilities is the better comparison, since some units include utilities in the rent and others bill them separately. Both reflect what current renters pay, not asking rents. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s rent brackets and describe units that pay cash rent. If a percentile of rent is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,294 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Average Rent $1,808±$203 $1,452±$11 ▲ +$356 8/77
10th Percentile Rent $1,020±$99 $564±$21 ▲ +$455 4/77
25th Percentile Rent $1,333±$70 $913±$7 ▲ +$420 6/77
Median Rent $1,699±$60 $1,262±$12 ▲ +$437 8/77
75th Percentile Rent $2,134±$99 $1,868±$13 ▲ +$266 9/77
90th Percentile Rent $2,793±$276 $2,528±$38 ▲ +$265 10/77
Note: Rent is what renters pay their landlord; Rent plus Utilities adds the estimated cost of utilities renters pay separately. Rent plus Utilities is the better comparison, since some units include utilities in the rent and others bill them separately. Both reflect what current renters pay, not asking rents. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s rent brackets and describe units that pay cash rent. If a percentile of rent is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,294 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Rent measure

Homeowner Costs With a Mortgage

Category North Center
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $4,350±$94
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,269±$166
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,926±$127
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $3,886±$118
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) Over $4,000
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) Over $4,000
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $3,000 in 2010–14 ($3,975 in 2024 dollars). It has been $4,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,908 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $4,350±$94 $2,734±$24 ▲ +$1,616 2/77
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,269±$166 $1,270±$14 ▲ +$999 1/77
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,926±$127 $1,697±$14 ▲ +$1,229 1/77
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $3,886±$118 $2,339±$17 ▲ +$1,547 2/77
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) Over $4,000 $3,269±$31 ▲ +$731+ 1/77
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) Over $4,000 Over $4,000 — 1/77
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $3,000 in 2010–14 ($3,975 in 2024 dollars). It has been $4,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,908 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $4,160 ±135 $4,442 ±123 $4,350 ±94 ▲ +$190▼ −$93▲ +$282
Chicago citywide $2,855 ±19 $2,793 ±23 $2,734 ±24 ▼ −$121▼ −$60▼ −$61
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $3,139 ±102 $3,620 ±100 $4,350 ±94 ▲ +$1,210▲ +$729▲ +$481
Chicago citywide $2,154 ±14 $2,277 ±19 $2,734 ±24 ▲ +$579▲ +$457▲ +$122
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $2,001 ±189 $2,303 ±150 $2,269 ±166 ▲ +$268▼ −$34▲ +$302
Chicago citywide $1,403 ±11 $1,356 ±11 $1,270 ±14 ▼ −$133▼ −$86▼ −$47
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,510 ±143 $1,877 ±122 $2,269 ±166 ▲ +$759▲ +$392▲ +$367
Chicago citywide $1,059 ±8 $1,105 ±9 $1,270 ±14 ▲ +$212▲ +$165▲ +$46
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $2,735 ±138 $3,120 ±120 $2,926 ±127 ▲ +$191▼ −$194▲ +$384
Chicago citywide $1,874 ±12 $1,800 ±12 $1,697 ±14 ▼ −$177▼ −$103▼ −$74
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $2,064 ±104 $2,543 ±98 $2,926 ±127 ▲ +$862▲ +$383▲ +$478
Chicago citywide $1,414 ±9 $1,467 ±10 $1,697 ±14 ▲ +$283▲ +$230▲ +$53
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $3,751 ±135 $3,998 ±128 $3,886 ±118 ▲ +$135▼ −$112▲ +$246
Chicago citywide $2,526 ±13 $2,422 ±13 $2,339 ±17 ▼ −$187▼ −$83▼ −$103
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $2,831 ±102 $3,258 ±104 $3,886 ±118 ▲ +$1,055▲ +$628▲ +$427
Chicago citywide $1,906 ±10 $1,974 ±11 $2,339 ±17 ▲ +$433▲ +$365▲ +$68
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide $3,447 ±25 $3,343 ±25 $3,269 ±31 ▼ −$178▼ −$74▼ −$104
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide $2,601 ±19 $2,724 ±20 $3,269 ±31 ▲ +$668▲ +$544▲ +$123
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide — $4,578 ±59 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide — $3,731 ±48 — ———

Monthly Homeowner Costs Without a Mortgage

Category North Center
Average Monthly Owner Costs $1,793±$195
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $907±$279
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $1,194±$177
Median Monthly Owner Costs Over $1,500
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs Over $1,500
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs Over $1,500
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $700 in 2010–14 ($928 in 2024 dollars). It has been $1,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $1,840 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units without a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Average Monthly Owner Costs $1,793±$195 $1,078±$22 ▲ +$715 4/77
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $907±$279 $418±$8 ▲ +$489 2/77
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $1,194±$177 $601±$8 ▲ +$594 3/77
Median Monthly Owner Costs Over $1,500 $859±$10 ▲ +$641+ 1/77
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs Over $1,500 $1,197±$18 ▲ +$303+ 1/77
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs Over $1,500 Over $1,500 — 1/77
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $700 in 2010–14 ($928 in 2024 dollars). It has been $1,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $1,840 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units without a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,173 ±102 $1,379 ±68 $1,793 ±195 ▲ +$620▲ +$413▲ +$206
Chicago citywide $957 ±15 $1,028 ±10 $1,078 ±22 ▲ +$121▲ +$50▲ +$71
Average Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $885 ±77 $1,124 ±56 $1,793 ±195 ▲ +$908▲ +$669▲ +$239
Chicago citywide $722 ±11 $838 ±8 $1,078 ±22 ▲ +$355▲ +$240▲ +$116
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $460 ±105 $792 ±186 $907 ±279 ▲ +$448▲ +$116▲ +$332
Chicago citywide $429 ±6 $469 ±7 $418 ±8 ▼ −$11▼ −$51▲ +$40
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $347 ±79 $645 ±152 $907 ±279 ▲ +$560▲ +$262▲ +$298
Chicago citywide $324 ±5 $382 ±5 $418 ±8 ▲ +$95▲ +$36▲ +$59
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $812 ±134 $1,051 ±79 $1,194 ±177 ▲ +$382▲ +$143▲ +$239
Chicago citywide $586 ±6 $629 ±6 $601 ±8 ▲ +$14▼ −$28▲ +$43
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $613 ±101 $857 ±64 $1,194 ±177 ▲ +$581▲ +$337▲ +$244
Chicago citywide $442 ±4 $513 ±5 $601 ±8 ▲ +$158▲ +$88▲ +$70
Median Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $1,324 ±79 — ———
Chicago citywide $815 ±9 $860 ±7 $859 ±10 ▲ +$44▼ −$1▲ +$45
Median Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) — $1,079 ±64 — ———
Chicago citywide $615 ±7 $701 ±6 $859 ±10 ▲ +$244▲ +$158▲ +$86
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $1,621 ±76 — ———
Chicago citywide — $1,206 ±14 $1,197 ±18 —▼ −$9—
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) — $1,321 ±62 — ———
Chicago citywide — $983 ±12 $1,197 ±18 —▲ +$214—
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide — $1,767 ±35 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide — $1,440 ±28 — ———

Home Values

Category North Center
Average Home Value $907,453±$44,668
10th Percentile Home Value $340,743±$24,726
25th Percentile Home Value $492,400±$28,000
Median Home Value $726,774±$31,658
75th Percentile Home Value $1,174,954±$66,218
90th Percentile Home Value $1,647,775±$99,695
Note: Home values are self-reported by owners of owner-occupied housing units. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s home value brackets. If a percentile of home values is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $1,000,000 in 2010–14 ($1,325,058 in 2024 dollars). It has been $2,000,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $2,453,983 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Average Home Value $907,453±$44,668 $437,638±$7,358 ▲ +$469,814 2/77
10th Percentile Home Value $340,743±$24,726 $129,150±$3,756 ▲ +$211,593 1/77
25th Percentile Home Value $492,400±$28,000 $217,800±$1,804 ▲ +$274,600 1/77
Median Home Value $726,774±$31,658 $334,100±$2,424 ▲ +$392,674 1/77
75th Percentile Home Value $1,174,954±$66,218 $497,700±$3,730 ▲ +$677,254 2/77
90th Percentile Home Value $1,647,775±$99,695 $809,159±$15,691 ▲ +$838,615 2/77
Note: Home values are self-reported by owners of owner-occupied housing units. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s home value brackets. If a percentile of home values is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $1,000,000 in 2010–14 ($1,325,058 in 2024 dollars). It has been $2,000,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $2,453,983 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $734,552 ±29,265 $855,703 ±46,421 $907,453 ±44,668 ▲ +$172,901▲ +$51,749▲ +$121,152
Chicago citywide $386,614 ±5,106 $424,380 ±4,754 $437,638 ±7,358 ▲ +$51,024▲ +$13,258▲ +$37,766
Average Home Value (nominal dollars) $554,354 ±22,086 $697,399 ±37,833 $907,453 ±44,668 ▲ +$353,098▲ +$210,053▲ +$143,045
Chicago citywide $291,771 ±3,853 $345,871 ±3,874 $437,638 ±7,358 ▲ +$145,867▲ +$91,768▲ +$54,099
10th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $283,256 ±37,853 $332,538 ±28,755 $340,743 ±24,726 ▲ +$57,487▲ +$8,205▲ +$49,282
Chicago citywide $115,330 ±1,421 $124,313 ±1,339 $129,150 ±3,756 ▲ +$13,821▲ +$4,838▲ +$8,983
10th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) $213,769 ±28,567 $271,019 ±23,435 $340,743 ±24,726 ▲ +$126,975▲ +$69,724▲ +$57,251
Chicago citywide $87,037 ±1,072 $101,315 ±1,091 $129,150 ±3,756 ▲ +$42,113▲ +$27,835▲ +$14,278
25th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $420,941 ±23,726 $486,349 ±23,057 $492,400 ±28,000 ▲ +$71,459▲ +$6,050▲ +$65,409
Chicago citywide $190,543 ±2,400 $199,018 ±1,255 $217,800 ±1,804 ▲ +$27,257▲ +$18,782▲ +$8,475
25th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) $317,677 ±17,906 $396,375 ±18,792 $492,400 ±28,000 ▲ +$174,723▲ +$96,024▲ +$78,698
Chicago citywide $143,800 ±1,811 $162,200 ±1,023 $217,800 ±1,804 ▲ +$74,000▲ +$55,600▲ +$18,400
Median Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $643,360 ±32,674 $725,357 ±34,775 $726,774 ±31,658 ▲ +$83,414▲ +$1,416▲ +$81,998
Chicago citywide $299,066 ±2,120 $316,564 ±2,118 $334,100 ±2,424 ▲ +$35,034▲ +$17,536▲ +$17,498
Median Home Value (nominal dollars) $485,533 ±24,659 $591,167 ±28,342 $726,774 ±31,658 ▲ +$241,241▲ +$135,606▲ +$105,634
Chicago citywide $225,700 ±1,600 $258,000 ±1,726 $334,100 ±2,424 ▲ +$108,400▲ +$76,100▲ +$32,300
75th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $979,312 ±43,748 $1,107,065 ±41,036 $1,174,954 ±66,218 ▲ +$195,641▲ +$67,889▲ +$127,753
Chicago citywide $466,951 ±3,138 $490,797 ±3,892 $497,700 ±3,730 ▲ +$30,749▲ +$6,903▲ +$23,846
75th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) $739,071 ±33,016 $902,260 ±33,444 $1,174,954 ±66,218 ▲ +$435,883▲ +$272,694▲ +$163,188
Chicago citywide $352,400 ±2,368 $400,000 ±3,172 $497,700 ±3,730 ▲ +$145,300▲ +$97,700▲ +$47,600
90th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $1,631,231 ±72,654 $1,647,775 ±99,695 —▲ +$16,543—
Chicago citywide $739,174 ±12,945 $835,769 ±9,047 $809,159 ±15,691 ▲ +$69,986▼ −$26,610▲ +$96,595
90th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) — $1,329,456 ±59,213 $1,647,775 ±99,695 —▲ +$318,319—
Chicago citywide $557,842 ±9,770 $681,153 ±7,373 $809,159 ±15,691 ▲ +$251,317▲ +$128,006▲ +$123,311

Federal Housing Assistance

Sub-rows show
Category North Center
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units (of housing units) 3.1%3.1%498
↳ Housing Choice Vouchers (of HUD-subsidized units) 1.9%61.0%304
↳ Public Housing (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.1%2.0%10
↳ Project-Based Section 8 (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.6%19.7%98
↳ Other Project-Based Programs (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.5%17.3%86
Note: Counts housing units receiving federal rental assistance as a share of all housing units, excluding Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties. The four program rows are specific HUD programs; “Other project-based programs” combines Section 202 (elderly), Section 811 (disability), and smaller project-based programs. These are administrative records rather than survey estimates, so they have no margin of error.
Universe: Total housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025
Category North Center City Difference Rank
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units (of housing units) 3.1%3.1%498 8.3%8.3%106,578 ▼ -5.3%▼ -5.3% 53/77
↳ Housing Choice Vouchers (of HUD-subsidized units) 1.9%61.0%304 4.8%57.2%60,910 ▼ -2.9%▲ +3.9% 51/7750/77
↳ Public Housing (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.1%2.0%10 1.1%13.8%14,721 ▼ -1.1%▼ -11.8% 60/7755/77
↳ Project-Based Section 8 (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.6%19.7%98 2.1%25.7%27,383 ▼ -1.5%▼ -6.0% 42/7729/77
↳ Other Project-Based Programs (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.5%17.3%86 0.3%3.3%3,564 ▲ +0.2%▲ +13.9% 18/772/77
Note: Counts housing units receiving federal rental assistance as a share of all housing units, excluding Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties. The four program rows are specific HUD programs; “Other project-based programs” combines Section 202 (elderly), Section 811 (disability), and smaller project-based programs. These are administrative records rather than survey estimates, so they have no margin of error.
Universe: Total housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025
2014 2019 2025 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units 1.4%230 2.2%353 3.1%498 ▲ +1.6 pp▲ +268▲ +0.8 pp▲ +145▲ +0.8 pp▲ +123
Chicago citywide 8.8%104,550 8.5%103,479 8.3%106,578 ▼ −0.4 pp▲ +2,028▼ −0.2 pp▲ +3,099▼ −0.3 pp▼ −1,071
Housing Choice Vouchers 0.2%40 1.0%160 1.9%304 ▲ +1.6 pp▲ +264▲ +0.9 pp▲ +144▲ +0.8 pp▲ +120
Chicago citywide 4.3%51,601 4.6%55,987 4.8%60,910 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +9,309▲ +0.2 pp▲ +4,923▲ +0.3 pp▲ +4,386
Public Housing 0.0%6 0.1%9 0.1%10 – 0.0 pp▲ +4– 0.0 pp▲ +1– 0.0 pp▲ +3
Chicago citywide 1.8%21,159 1.3%16,094 1.2%14,721 ▼ −0.6 pp▼ −6,438▼ −0.2 pp▼ −1,373▼ −0.5 pp▼ −5,065
Project-Based Section 8 0.6%99 0.6%98 0.6%98 – 0.0 pp▼ −1– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp▼ −1
Chicago citywide 2.2%25,940 2.2%26,951 2.1%27,383 – 0.0 pp▲ +1,443▼ −0.1 pp▲ +432– 0.0 pp▲ +1,011
Other Project-Based Programs 0.5%85 0.5%86 0.5%86 – 0.0 pp▲ +1– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp▲ +1
Chicago citywide 0.5%5,850 0.4%4,447 0.3%3,564 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −2,286▼ −0.1 pp▼ −883▼ −0.1 pp▼ −1,403
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Characteristics of Federal Housing Assistance Recipients

Category North Center
Average Household Income $17,910
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $425
Average Monthly Government Spending $1,212
Below 30% of Area Median Income 81.9%361
With Children 16.6%73
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 34.9%154
Note: Describes households receiving federal rental assistance in this neighborhood. Tenant-paid rent is the household’s own share of the rent after the subsidy; monthly government spending is what HUD pays toward that household’s housing. Area median income is calculated by HUD for the surrounding metropolitan area, not for this neighborhood. The “With Children” measure is available only for 2020–2024; it is shown as blank for 2010–2014 and 2015–2019 in historical views. In Count view, household counts are estimated by applying each share to the number of HUD-assisted households in this neighborhood.
Universe: HUD-assisted households · Geography: Census tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025 (administrative data; no margin of error)
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Average Household Income $17,910 $17,032 ▲ +$878 31/75
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $425 $425 $0 50/75
Average Monthly Government Spending $1,212 $1,389 ▼ -$177 72/75
Below 30% of Area Median Income 81.9%361 83.0%77,427 ▼ -1.1 pp 33/75
With Children 16.6%73 31.0%28,919 ▼ -14.4 pp 68/75
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 34.9%154 32.0%29,852 ▲ +2.9 pp 25/75
Note: Describes households receiving federal rental assistance in this neighborhood. Tenant-paid rent is the household’s own share of the rent after the subsidy; monthly government spending is what HUD pays toward that household’s housing. Area median income is calculated by HUD for the surrounding metropolitan area, not for this neighborhood. The “With Children” measure is available only for 2020–2024; it is shown as blank for 2010–2014 and 2015–2019 in historical views. In Count view, household counts are estimated by applying each share to the number of HUD-assisted households in this neighborhood.
Universe: HUD-assisted households · Geography: Census tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025 (administrative data; no margin of error)
2014 2019 2025 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Household Income $13,466 $15,139 $17,913 ▲ +$4,447▲ +$2,774▲ +$1,673
Chicago citywide $12,156 $13,665 $17,032 ▲ +$4,876▲ +$3,367▲ +$1,509
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $314 $353 $425 ▲ +$111▲ +$72▲ +$40
Chicago citywide $310 $340 $425 ▲ +$115▲ +$85▲ +$30
Average Monthly Government Spending $862 $942 $1,212 ▲ +$350▲ +$269▲ +$80
Chicago citywide $916 $1,017 $1,389 ▲ +$473▲ +$372▲ +$101
Below 30% of Area Median Income 73.0%— 77.1%— 81.9%— ▲ +8.9 pp—▲ +4.7 pp—▲ +4.2 pp—
Chicago citywide 80.0%— 81.0%— 83.0%— ▲ +3.0 pp—▲ +2.0 pp—▲ +1.0 pp—
With Children — — 16.7%— ——————
Chicago citywide — — 31.0%— ——————
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 32.8%— 37.4%— 34.9%— ▲ +2.2 pp—▼ −2.5 pp—▲ +4.7 pp—

Environment

Tree Canopy and Land Cover

Category North Center
Total Tree Canopy 21.2%278 acres
Impervious Surfaces (No Canopy) 70.2%920 acres
Natural Open Surfaces 8.6%112 acres
Note: These estimates do not have margins of error because they are derived from classified aerial imagery, not a survey.
Universe: Land area classified from high-resolution aerial imagery · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: USDA Forest Service, Arbor Day Foundation, and PlanIT Geo National Baseline Assessment of Urban and Community Forests, 2026
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Total Tree Canopy 21.2%278 acres 18.4%25,934 acres ▲ +2.9% 21/77
Impervious Surfaces (No Canopy) 70.2%920 acres 60.2%84,955 acres ▲ +10.1% 20/77
Natural Open Surfaces 8.6%112 acres 21.5%30,331 acres ▼ -12.9% 74/77
Note: These estimates do not have margins of error because they are derived from classified aerial imagery, not a survey.
Universe: Land area classified from high-resolution aerial imagery · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: USDA Forest Service, Arbor Day Foundation, and PlanIT Geo National Baseline Assessment of Urban and Community Forests, 2026

Population Vulnerable to Extreme Heat

Category North Center
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 48.9% ±4.0 pp17,612 ±1,456
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 36.0% ±4.1 pp12,976 ±1,470
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 15.1% ±3.2 pp5,426 ±1,141
Homes Without Air Conditioning 2.7%975
Note: Heat vulnerability risk factors include characteristics such as age, income, disability, English proficiency, and household access to transportation — see the full list of risk factors and how they are measured. The air conditioning figures are modeled estimates from the Census Bureau’s Local Air Conditioning Estimates and do not have a margin of error.
Universe: Residents for heat vulnerability risk factors; occupied housing units for air conditioning · Geography: Census Tract · Source: Census Community Resilience Estimates for Heat; Census Local Air Conditioning Estimates
Category North Center City Difference Rank
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 48.9%±4.0 pp17,612±1,456 26.1%±0.5 pp707,660±13,869 ▲ +22.8% 2/77
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 36.0%±4.1 pp12,976±1,470 44.1%±0.6 pp1,195,950±15,462 ▼ -8.1% 72/77
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 15.1%±3.2 pp5,426±1,141 29.8%±0.5 pp807,615±13,763 ▼ -14.7% 76/77
Homes Without Air Conditioning 2.7%975 4.2%114,494 ▼ -1.5% 58/77
Note: Heat vulnerability risk factors include characteristics such as age, income, disability, English proficiency, and household access to transportation — see the full list of risk factors and how they are measured. The air conditioning figures are modeled estimates from the Census Bureau’s Local Air Conditioning Estimates and do not have a margin of error.
Universe: Residents for heat vulnerability risk factors; occupied housing units for air conditioning · Geography: Census Tract · Source: Census Community Resilience Estimates for Heat; Census Local Air Conditioning Estimates

Transportation & Commuting

How Workers Commute

Category North Center
Drove Alone 56.9% ±2.6 pp7,391 ±339
Carpooled 7.4% ±1.9 pp958 ±246
Public Transit 24.5% ±2.5 pp3,179 ±330
Walked 5.2% ±1.5 pp671 ±200
Bikes 4.6% ±1.5 pp593 ±191
Other Commute Mode 1.0% ±0.8 pp131 ±98
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Drove Alone 56.9%±2.6 pp7,391±339 56.6%±0.4 pp772,696±5,998 ▲ +0.3% 49/77
Carpooled 7.4%±1.9 pp958±246 9.3%±0.3 pp126,918±3,980 ▼ -1.9% 53/77
Public Transit 24.5%±2.5 pp3,179±330 22.4%±0.4 pp305,691±6,011 ▲ +2.1% 26/77
Walked 5.2%±1.5 pp671±200 7.3%±0.3 pp100,269±3,456 ▼ -2.2% 20/77
Bikes 4.6%±1.5 pp593±191 1.8%±0.1 pp24,441±1,693 ▲ +2.8% 4/77
Other Commute Mode 1.0%±0.8 pp131±98 2.5%±0.1 pp34,356±1,772 ▼ -1.5% 49/77
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Commute Time

Category North Center
Average Commute Time (minutes) 34 min±0.9 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 10.5% ±2.0 pp1,358 ±257
15–29 Minutes 22.1% ±2.8 pp2,874 ±362
30–44 Minutes 33.2% ±2.6 pp4,314 ±332
45–59 Minutes 25.3% ±2.9 pp3,291 ±371
60 Minutes or More 8.9% ±1.7 pp1,151 ±223
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Average Commute Time (minutes) 34 min±0.9 min 33 min±0.2 min ▲ +1 min 38/76
Less Than 15 Minutes 10.5%±2.0 pp1,358±257 13.0%±0.3 pp140,252±3,438 ▼ -2.6% 46/77
15–29 Minutes 22.1%±2.8 pp2,874±362 29.9%±0.5 pp322,586±5,056 ▼ -7.8% 69/77
30–44 Minutes 33.2%±2.6 pp4,314±332 29.6%±0.4 pp318,782±4,584 ▲ +3.6% 18/77
45–59 Minutes 25.3%±2.9 pp3,291±371 14.0%±0.3 pp151,451±3,075 ▲ +11.3% 2/77
60 Minutes or More 8.9%±1.7 pp1,151±223 13.4%±0.3 pp144,940±3,715 ▼ -4.6% 67/77
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Vehicle Access

Category North Center
Average Vehicles per Household 1.29±0.06
Households With No Vehicle 12.0% ±1.9 pp1,786 ±279
Households With 1 Vehicle 52.5% ±3.2 pp7,812 ±469
Households With 2 or More Vehicles 35.4% ±2.7 pp5,270 ±398
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household 1.29±0.06 1.12±0.01 ▲ +0.17 30/77
Households With No Vehicle 12.0%±1.9 pp1,786±279 26.6%±0.4 pp308,497±5,087 ▼ -14.6% 56/77
Households With 1 Vehicle 52.5%±3.2 pp7,812±469 45.2%±0.4 pp524,900±5,145 ▲ +7.3% 10/77
Households With 2 or More Vehicles 35.4%±2.7 pp5,270±398 28.2%±0.4 pp326,808±4,200 ▲ +7.3% 32/77
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Where North Center Residents Work

Category North Center
Loop 26.0%4,931
Near North Side 11.9%2,262
Near West Side 7.9%1,502
North Center 3.7%697
Lake View 2.8%539
All other city neighborhoods 18.2%3,451
Outside the city 29.5%5,592
↳ Evanston city, IL 2.3%443
↳ Skokie village, IL 1.9%356
↳ Northbrook village, IL 1.0%183
↳ Glenview village, IL 0.9%168
↳ Des Plaines city, IL 0.8%161
↳ All other Illinois locations 20.6%3,903
Out of state 2.0%378
Note: The table shows the five most common work neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for neighborhood 5 residents; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other Illinois locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category North Center
Loop 26.0%4,931
Near North Side 11.9%2,262
Near West Side 7.9%1,502
North Center 3.7%697
Lake View 2.8%539
All other city neighborhoods 18.2%3,451
Outside the city 29.5%5,592
↳ Evanston city, IL 2.3%443
↳ Skokie village, IL 1.9%356
↳ Northbrook village, IL 1.0%183
↳ Glenview village, IL 0.9%168
↳ Des Plaines city, IL 0.8%161
↳ All other Illinois locations 20.6%3,903
Out of state 2.0%378
Note: The table shows the five most common work neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for neighborhood 5 residents; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other Illinois locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Loop 25.6%4,586 25.2%4,727 26.0%4,931 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +345▲ +0.8 pp▲ +204▼ −0.4 pp▲ +141
Chicago citywide 20.0%224,635 21.0%252,791 21.5%259,167 ▲ +1.5 pp▲ +34,532▲ +0.5 pp▲ +6,376▲ +1.0 pp▲ +28,156
Near North Side 10.7%1,923 12.8%2,404 11.9%2,262 ▲ +1.2 pp▲ +339▼ −0.9 pp▼ −142▲ +2.1 pp▲ +481
Chicago citywide 8.2%92,143 9.4%112,859 9.1%109,333 ▲ +0.9 pp▲ +17,190▼ −0.3 pp▼ −3,526▲ +1.2 pp▲ +20,716
Near West Side 6.8%1,224 8.2%1,541 7.9%1,502 ▲ +1.1 pp▲ +278▼ −0.3 pp▼ −39▲ +1.4 pp▲ +317
Chicago citywide 6.2%69,083 6.6%79,757 6.7%80,118 ▲ +0.5 pp▲ +11,035– 0.0 pp▲ +361▲ +0.5 pp▲ +10,674
North Center 3.4%605 3.6%671 3.7%697 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +92▲ +0.1 pp▲ +26▲ +0.2 pp▲ +66
Chicago citywide 0.5%6,137 0.6%7,270 0.5%6,342 – 0.0 pp▲ +205▼ −0.1 pp▼ −928▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,133
Lake View 3.0%532 3.8%706 2.8%539 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +7▼ −0.9 pp▼ −167▲ +0.8 pp▲ +174
Chicago citywide 1.4%15,246 1.6%19,005 1.4%17,186 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,940▼ −0.2 pp▼ −1,819▲ +0.2 pp▲ +3,759
All other city neighborhoods 20.3%3,637 18.6%3,487 18.2%3,451 ▼ −2.1 pp▼ −186▼ −0.4 pp▼ −36▼ −1.7 pp▼ −150
Chicago citywide 22.5%252,499 21.1%253,775 20.7%248,736 ▼ −1.8 pp▼ −3,763▼ −0.4 pp▼ −5,039▼ −1.4 pp▲ +1,276
Outside the city 30.0%5,378 27.9%5,231 29.5%5,592 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +214▲ +1.6 pp▲ +361▼ −2.1 pp▼ −147
Chicago citywide 36.8%412,807 35.7%430,134 35.9%432,355 ▼ −0.9 pp▲ +19,548▲ +0.2 pp▲ +2,221▼ −1.0 pp▲ +17,327
Evanston city, IL 2.3%412 2.4%450 2.3%443 – 0.0 pp▲ +31▼ −0.1 pp▼ −7▲ +0.1 pp▲ +38
Chicago citywide 1.6%17,922 1.6%18,922 1.5%17,546 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −376▼ −0.1 pp▼ −1,376– 0.0 pp▲ +1,000
Skokie village, IL 1.4%253 1.0%194 1.9%356 ▲ +0.5 pp▲ +103▲ +0.8 pp▲ +162▼ −0.4 pp▼ −59
Chicago citywide 1.1%12,426 1.1%12,900 1.3%15,777 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +3,351▲ +0.2 pp▲ +2,877– 0.0 pp▲ +474
Northbrook village, IL 1.1%201 1.0%182 1.0%183 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −18– 0.0 pp▲ +1▼ −0.2 pp▼ −19
Chicago citywide 0.6%7,091 0.6%7,489 0.6%7,517 – 0.0 pp▲ +426– 0.0 pp▲ +28– 0.0 pp▲ +398
Glenview village, IL 1.2%210 1.2%216 0.9%168 ▼ −0.3 pp▼ −42▼ −0.3 pp▼ −48– 0.0 pp▲ +6
Chicago citywide 0.7%7,417 0.6%7,455 0.5%6,162 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −1,255▼ −0.1 pp▼ −1,293– 0.0 pp▲ +38
Des Plaines city, IL 1.0%184 0.7%136 0.8%161 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −23▲ +0.1 pp▲ +25▼ −0.3 pp▼ −48
Chicago citywide 0.8%9,241 0.8%9,141 0.8%9,268 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +27– 0.0 pp▲ +127▼ −0.1 pp▼ −100
Schaumburg village, IL 0.9%156 0.8%145 0.8%161 – 0.0 pp▲ +5▲ +0.1 pp▲ +16▼ −0.1 pp▼ −11
Chicago citywide 1.1%11,817 1.0%11,930 0.9%10,376 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −1,441▼ −0.1 pp▼ −1,554▼ −0.1 pp▲ +113
All other Illinois locations 21.0%3,772 19.6%3,672 20.6%3,903 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +131▲ +1.0 pp▲ +231▼ −1.5 pp▼ −100
Chicago citywide 27.9%312,992 27.0%324,805 27.3%329,050 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +16,058▲ +0.3 pp▲ +4,245▼ −0.9 pp▲ +11,813
Out of state 1.9%346 2.0%372 2.0%378 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +32– 0.0 pp▲ +6▲ +0.1 pp▲ +26
Chicago citywide 2.2%24,577 2.3%27,198 2.2%26,136 – 0.0 pp▲ +1,559▼ −0.1 pp▼ −1,062▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,621

Home Neighborhoods of People Working in North Center

Category North Center
North Center 6.4%697
Lake View 4.5%492
Irving Park 3.0%320
Logan Square 2.9%315
Lincoln Square 2.9%313
All other city neighborhoods 38.8%4,205
Outside the city 41.5%4,498
↳ Skokie village, IL 1.4%148
↳ Evanston city, IL 1.2%131
↳ Glenview village, IL 0.7%73
↳ Aurora city, IL 0.6%67
↳ Naperville city, IL 0.6%67
↳ All other Illinois locations 33.8%3,659
Out of state 3.3%353
Note: The table shows the five most common home neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for people working in neighborhood 5; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other Illinois locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category North Center
North Center 6.4%697
Lake View 4.5%492
Irving Park 3.0%320
Logan Square 2.9%315
Lincoln Square 2.9%313
All other city neighborhoods 38.8%4,205
Outside the city 41.5%4,498
↳ Skokie village, IL 1.4%148
↳ Evanston city, IL 1.2%131
↳ Glenview village, IL 0.7%73
↳ Aurora city, IL 0.6%67
↳ Naperville city, IL 0.6%67
↳ All other Illinois locations 33.8%3,659
Out of state 3.3%353
Note: The table shows the five most common home neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for people working in neighborhood 5; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other Illinois locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
North Center 5.8%605 5.4%671 6.4%697 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +92▲ +1.1 pp▲ +26▼ −0.5 pp▲ +66
Chicago citywide 1.0%12,560 1.0%13,536 0.9%13,382 – 0.0 pp▲ +822– 0.0 pp▼ −154– 0.0 pp▲ +976
Lake View 4.4%458 4.9%614 4.5%492 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +34▼ −0.4 pp▼ −122▲ +0.5 pp▲ +156
Chicago citywide 3.2%41,851 3.2%45,855 3.1%44,775 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +2,924▼ −0.2 pp▼ −1,080▲ +0.1 pp▲ +4,004
Irving Park 2.8%293 3.1%381 3.0%320 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +27▼ −0.1 pp▼ −61▲ +0.2 pp▲ +88
Chicago citywide 1.2%15,127 1.1%16,161 1.1%15,983 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +856▼ −0.1 pp▼ −178– 0.0 pp▲ +1,034
Logan Square 3.2%331 3.0%376 2.9%315 ▼ −0.3 pp▼ −16▼ −0.1 pp▼ −61▼ −0.2 pp▲ +45
Chicago citywide 1.9%25,256 1.9%27,590 1.9%27,408 – 0.0 pp▲ +2,152▼ −0.1 pp▼ −182– 0.0 pp▲ +2,334
Lincoln Square 3.2%335 2.9%359 2.9%313 ▼ −0.3 pp▼ −22– 0.0 pp▼ −46▼ −0.4 pp▲ +24
Chicago citywide 1.1%14,848 1.1%15,309 1.0%14,898 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +50▼ −0.1 pp▼ −411▼ −0.1 pp▲ +461
All other city neighborhoods 39.7%4,115 39.0%4,869 38.8%4,205 ▼ −0.9 pp▲ +90▼ −0.2 pp▼ −664▼ −0.7 pp▲ +754
Chicago citywide 38.0%499,784 37.9%537,334 36.8%539,030 ▼ −1.2 pp▲ +39,246▼ −1.1 pp▲ +1,696▼ −0.1 pp▲ +37,550
Outside the city 40.8%4,225 41.8%5,219 41.5%4,498 ▲ +0.7 pp▲ +273▼ −0.3 pp▼ −721▲ +1.0 pp▲ +994
Chicago citywide 45.9%603,720 45.4%642,891 47.2%691,545 ▲ +1.3 pp▲ +87,825▲ +1.9 pp▲ +48,654▼ −0.6 pp▲ +39,171
Skokie village, IL 1.3%135 1.2%145 1.4%148 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +13▲ +0.2 pp▲ +3▼ −0.1 pp▲ +10
Chicago citywide 0.9%12,309 0.9%12,525 0.9%12,545 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +236– 0.0 pp▲ +20▼ −0.1 pp▲ +216
Evanston city, IL 1.4%150 1.4%171 1.2%131 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −19▼ −0.2 pp▼ −40▼ −0.1 pp▲ +21
Chicago citywide 0.9%12,386 0.9%13,410 0.9%13,044 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +658▼ −0.1 pp▼ −366– 0.0 pp▲ +1,024
Glenview village, IL 0.5%50 0.6%80 0.7%73 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +23– 0.0 pp▼ −7▲ +0.2 pp▲ +30
Chicago citywide 0.4%5,429 0.4%6,158 0.5%6,771 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,342– 0.0 pp▲ +613– 0.0 pp▲ +729
Aurora city, IL 0.7%69 0.8%103 0.6%67 – 0.0 pp▼ −2▼ −0.2 pp▼ −36▲ +0.2 pp▲ +34
Chicago citywide 0.7%9,006 0.7%10,248 0.7%10,879 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,873– 0.0 pp▲ +631– 0.0 pp▲ +1,242
Naperville city, IL 0.7%70 0.8%104 0.6%67 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −3▼ −0.2 pp▼ −37▲ +0.2 pp▲ +34
Chicago citywide 0.8%10,439 0.8%11,676 0.9%13,352 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,913▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,676– 0.0 pp▲ +1,237
Oak Park village, IL 0.5%50 0.5%68 0.6%67 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +17▲ +0.1 pp▼ −1▲ +0.1 pp▲ +18
Chicago citywide 1.0%12,512 0.9%13,154 0.9%13,459 – 0.0 pp▲ +947– 0.0 pp▲ +305– 0.0 pp▲ +642
All other Illinois locations 32.9%3,406 34.2%4,275 33.8%3,659 ▲ +0.9 pp▲ +253▼ −0.5 pp▼ −616▲ +1.4 pp▲ +869
Chicago citywide 35.5%467,052 35.1%497,107 36.9%540,317 ▲ +1.4 pp▲ +73,265▲ +1.8 pp▲ +43,210▼ −0.5 pp▲ +30,055
Out of state 3.1%325 2.7%332 3.3%353 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +28▲ +0.6 pp▲ +21▼ −0.5 pp▲ +7
Chicago citywide 4.9%63,785 4.8%68,287 4.9%72,123 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +8,338▲ +0.1 pp▲ +3,836– 0.0 pp▲ +4,502

Technology Access

Household Computer Access

Category North Center
No Computer or Smartphone 1.7% ±0.8 pp259 ±116
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop 2.1% ±1.1 pp306 ±159
Desktop or Laptop Available 94.2% ±1.6 pp14,006 ±235
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 1.7%±0.8 pp259±116 5.1%±0.2 pp58,709±2,246 ▼ -3.3% 73/77
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop 2.1%±1.1 pp306±159 10.4%±0.3 pp120,218±3,642 ▼ -8.3% 76/77
Desktop or Laptop Available 94.2%±1.6 pp14,006±235 79.7%±0.4 pp924,956±4,919 ▲ +14.5% 2/77
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Internet Access

Category North Center
Has Internet Access 97.5% ±1.3 pp14,503 ±189
Cellular Data Plan Only 7.2% ±1.5 pp1,068 ±226
Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription 1.9% ±1.1 pp288 ±162
No Internet Access 2.5% ±0.9 pp365 ±139
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Has Internet Access 97.5%±1.3 pp14,503±189 93.1%±0.3 pp1,080,419±3,310 ▲ +4.4% 5/77
Cellular Data Plan Only 7.2%±1.5 pp1,068±226 12.5%±0.3 pp145,219±3,463 ▼ -5.3% 74/77
Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription 1.9%±1.1 pp288±162 3.9%±0.2 pp45,350±1,940 ▼ -2.0% 60/77
No Internet Access 2.5%±0.9 pp365±139 6.9%±0.2 pp79,786±2,730 ▼ -4.4% 73/77
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Category North Center
Uninsured Residents 3.3% ±0.8 pp1,177 ±296
↳ Uninsured Children Under 19 2.0% ±1.3 pp713 ±459
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64 4.1% ±1.1 pp1,466 ±404
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older 1.0% ±2.0 pp356 ±704
Note: The 2010–2014 child rate is for ages under 18 and its younger-adult rate is for ages 18–64; later releases use under 19 and ages 19–64. The insurance coverage question itself is unchanged; all-residents and 65+ rates use the same age definitions across periods.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms); each by-age rate is a share of that age group, not of all residents · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Uninsured Residents 3.3%±0.8 pp1,177±296 9.8%±0.2 pp264,391±5,709 ▼ -6.5% 72/77
↳ Uninsured Children Under 19 2.0%±1.3 pp713±459 3.9%±0.3 pp104,687±8,934 ▼ -1.9% 57/77
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64 4.1%±1.1 pp1,466±404 13.3%±0.3 pp361,430±8,516 ▼ -9.3% 71/77
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older 1.0%±2.0 pp356±704 1.7%±0.3 pp46,718±7,265 ▼ -0.7% 46/77
Note: The 2010–2014 child rate is for ages under 18 and its younger-adult rate is for ages 18–64; later releases use under 19 and ages 19–64. The insurance coverage question itself is unchanged; all-residents and 65+ rates use the same age definitions across periods.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms); each by-age rate is a share of that age group, not of all residents · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health Insurance Coverage Types

Category North Center
Insured (Any Coverage) 96.7% ±0.8 pp34,789 ±295
Coverage types (may overlap)
Employer-Based Insurance 78.4% ±5.2 pp28,205 ±1,887
Direct-Purchase Insurance 10.0% ±1.6 pp3,604 ±589
Medicare 7.2% ±1.1 pp2,588 ±404
Medicaid 4.2% ±1.1 pp1,516 ±400
Military Health Coverage (TRICARE / VA) 0.4% ±0.5 pp159 ±180
Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified 1.5% ±0.6 pp531 ±212
Uninsured 3.3% ±0.8 pp1,175 ±295
Note: People can have more than one type of health insurance, so coverage type rows are not mutually exclusive and will not sum to the insured total. Some multiple-coverage combinations are not attributed to a specific coverage type and are grouped as “Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified.” Medicaid includes other means-tested public insurance types such as CHIP.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Insured (Any Coverage) 96.7%±0.8 pp34,789±295 90.2%±0.2 pp2,424,871±5,689 ▲ +6.5% 6/77
Coverage types (may overlap)
Employer-Based Insurance 78.4%±5.2 pp28,205±1,887 51.2%±0.4 pp1,376,912±9,468 ▲ +27.2% 2/77
Direct-Purchase Insurance 10.0%±1.6 pp3,604±589 8.5%±0.2 pp227,424±5,112 ▲ +1.6% 18/77
Medicare 7.2%±1.1 pp2,588±404 12.6%±0.2 pp339,804±4,911 ▼ -5.5% 74/77
Medicaid 4.2%±1.1 pp1,516±400 22.2%±0.3 pp596,931±7,773 ▼ -18.0% 75/77
Military Health Coverage (TRICARE / VA) 0.4%±0.5 pp159±180 0.3%±0.0 pp7,201±787 ▲ +0.2% 18/77
Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified 1.5%±0.6 pp531±212 3.8%±0.1 pp102,777±3,544 ▼ -2.3% 76/77
Uninsured 3.3%±0.8 pp1,175±295 9.8%±0.2 pp262,018±5,689 ▼ -6.5% 72/77
Note: People can have more than one type of health insurance, so coverage type rows are not mutually exclusive and will not sum to the insured total. Some multiple-coverage combinations are not attributed to a specific coverage type and are grouped as “Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified.” Medicaid includes other means-tested public insurance types such as CHIP.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Disability

Category North Center
Adults With at Least One Disability 7.3% ±1.2 pp1,939 ±319
Mobility Disability 2.7% ±0.9 pp713 ±251
Hearing Disability 2.2% ±0.7 pp583 ±199
Vision Disability 1.3% ±0.7 pp356 ±194
Cognitive Disability 2.7% ±0.7 pp712 ±196
Self-Care Disability 1.0% ±0.6 pp265 ±160
Independent Living Disability 2.4% ±0.8 pp647 ±214
Note: People can report more than one disability, so the percent with at least one disability will be less than the sum of the individual disability categories. See the disability measures page for the ACS question wording.
Universe: Adult population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Adults With at Least One Disability 7.3%±1.2 pp1,939±319 14.0%±0.2 pp303,665±4,797 ▼ -6.8% 73/77
Mobility Disability 2.7%±0.9 pp713±251 7.6%±0.2 pp163,666±3,398 ▼ -4.9% 75/77
Hearing Disability 2.2%±0.7 pp583±199 2.8%±0.1 pp61,430±2,337 ▼ -0.7% 62/77
Vision Disability 1.3%±0.7 pp356±194 3.0%±0.1 pp64,544±2,269 ▼ -1.6% 70/77
Cognitive Disability 2.7%±0.7 pp712±196 5.2%±0.1 pp112,824±2,939 ▼ -2.5% 73/77
Self-Care Disability 1.0%±0.6 pp265±160 2.7%±0.1 pp57,758±2,261 ▼ -1.7% 74/77
Independent Living Disability 2.4%±0.8 pp647±214 5.7%±0.2 pp123,651±3,247 ▼ -3.3% 73/77
Note: People can report more than one disability, so the percent with at least one disability will be less than the sum of the individual disability categories. See the disability measures page for the ACS question wording.
Universe: Adult population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Incidence of Health Problems

Category North Center
Arthritis 14.5%4,016
High Blood Pressure 19.4%5,377
Cancer 5.4%1,490
Current Asthma 9.1%2,514
Coronary Heart Disease 2.6%722
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 2.7%742
Diabetes 5.5%1,536
High Cholesterol 27.9%7,750
Obesity 25.0%6,930
Stroke 1.5%405
Lost All Natural Teeth 0.4%117
Note: All measures ask if a health care provider diagnosed the given condition except obesity (calculated from self-reported height and weight) and all teeth lost (self-reported). Cancer includes melanoma but excludes non-melanoma skin cancers. The all teeth lost question is asked only of adults age 65 or older, but we display values for the adult population, assuming those age 18–64 have not lost all their teeth.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for most measures and 2022 for all teeth lost; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Arthritis 14.5%4,016 19.6%409,178 ▼ -5.1% 71/77
High Blood Pressure 19.4%5,377 29.7%620,030 ▼ -10.3% 72/77
Cancer 5.4%1,490 5.0%104,382 ▲ +0.4% 29/77
Current Asthma 9.1%2,514 10.2%212,940 ▼ -1.1% 60/77
Coronary Heart Disease 2.6%722 4.8%100,207 ▼ -2.2% 74/77
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 2.7%742 5.5%114,820 ▼ -2.8% 74/77
Diabetes 5.5%1,536 12.0%250,517 ▼ -6.5% 74/77
High Cholesterol 27.9%7,750 31.6%659,696 ▼ -3.7% 70/77
Obesity 25.0%6,930 32.6%680,572 ▼ -7.6% 71/77
Stroke 1.5%405 3.3%68,892 ▼ -1.8% 74/77
Lost All Natural Teeth 0.4%117 2.5%52,249 ▼ -2.1% 77/77
Note: All measures ask if a health care provider diagnosed the given condition except obesity (calculated from self-reported height and weight) and all teeth lost (self-reported). Cancer includes melanoma but excludes non-melanoma skin cancers. The all teeth lost question is asked only of adults age 65 or older, but we display values for the adult population, assuming those age 18–64 have not lost all their teeth.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for most measures and 2022 for all teeth lost; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Health Risk Behaviors

Category North Center
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 24.9%6,907
Current Cigarette Smoking 6.6%1,829
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity 12.1%3,368
Short Sleep Duration 31.2%8,643
Note: Binge drinking means 5 or more drinks on at least one occasion for men, or 4 or more for women, in the past 30 days. Current cigarette smoking means smoking every day or some days. Physical inactivity means no leisure-time physical activity in the past month. Short sleep duration means averaging fewer than 7 hours of sleep per 24-hour period.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for most measures and 2022 for short sleep duration; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 24.9%6,907 19.0%396,652 ▲ +5.9% 4/77
Current Cigarette Smoking 6.6%1,829 11.9%248,430 ▼ -5.3% 72/77
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity 12.1%3,368 24.7%515,648 ▼ -12.6% 75/77
Short Sleep Duration 31.2%8,643 37.8%789,129 ▼ -6.6% 72/77
Note: Binge drinking means 5 or more drinks on at least one occasion for men, or 4 or more for women, in the past 30 days. Current cigarette smoking means smoking every day or some days. Physical inactivity means no leisure-time physical activity in the past month. Short sleep duration means averaging fewer than 7 hours of sleep per 24-hour period.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for most measures and 2022 for short sleep duration; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Overall Health Status

Category North Center
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health 9.6%2,651
Frequent Physical Distress 7.3%2,023
Note: Frequent physical distress means self-reported physical health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health 9.6%2,651 21.1%440,493 ▼ -11.5% 75/77
Frequent Physical Distress 7.3%2,023 11.8%246,342 ▼ -4.5% 72/77
Note: Frequent physical distress means self-reported physical health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Preventive Care

Category North Center
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure 63.9%17,712
Routine Checkup in Past Year 74.4%20,636
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years 89.3%24,771
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening 58.0%16,085
Dental Visit in Past Year 73.9%20,497
Mammogram in Past 2 Years 77.7%21,539
Universe: Annual checkup, cholesterol screening, and dental visit: adults 18 and over; blood pressure medication: adults 18 and over with high blood pressure; colorectal cancer screening: adults 45–75; mammography: women 50–74 · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for routine checkup, cholesterol screening, and blood-pressure medication, and 2022 for colorectal screening, dental visit, and mammography; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure 63.9%17,712 72.5%1,513,542 ▼ -8.6% 71/77
Routine Checkup in Past Year 74.4%20,636 76.2%1,590,785 ▼ -1.8% 57/77
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years 89.3%24,771 86.2%1,799,549 ▲ +3.1% 12/77
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening 58.0%16,085 55.8%1,164,905 ▲ +2.2% 28/77
Dental Visit in Past Year 73.9%20,497 58.4%1,219,184 ▲ +15.5% 1/77
Mammogram in Past 2 Years 77.7%21,539 74.2%1,549,032 ▲ +3.5% 10/77
Universe: Annual checkup, cholesterol screening, and dental visit: adults 18 and over; blood pressure medication: adults 18 and over with high blood pressure; colorectal cancer screening: adults 45–75; mammography: women 50–74 · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for routine checkup, cholesterol screening, and blood-pressure medication, and 2022 for colorectal screening, dental visit, and mammography; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Mental Health

Category North Center
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression 20.8%5,754
Frequent Mental Distress 13.4%3,708
Lack of Social/Emotional Support 20.3%5,642
Loneliness 30.6%8,494
Note: Frequent mental distress means mental health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days. Loneliness means feeling lonely sometimes, often, or all the time. Lack of social and emotional support means sometimes, rarely, or never getting the social and emotional support needed.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category North Center City Difference Rank
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression 20.8%5,754 19.1%398,740 ▲ +1.7% 7/77
Frequent Mental Distress 13.4%3,708 16.0%334,023 ▼ -2.6% 72/77
Lack of Social/Emotional Support 20.3%5,642 28.2%588,716 ▼ -7.9% 76/77
Loneliness 30.6%8,494 35.8%747,377 ▼ -5.2% 75/77
Note: Frequent mental distress means mental health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days. Loneliness means feeling lonely sometimes, often, or all the time. Lack of social and emotional support means sometimes, rarely, or never getting the social and emotional support needed.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error

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