South Chicago, Chicago Demographics, Housing & Census Data

South Chicago, 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.

South Chicago, Chicago

South Chicago
Chicago
Population
27,551
Overlapping council wards Overlap means that a council ward contains part of this neighborhood.
7, 8, 10
Population Density
8,241 /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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South Chicago at a Glance

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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Category South Chicago
Hispanic 23.6% ±3.6 pp6,496 ±999
White 4.6% ±1.8 pp1,281 ±501
Black 68.9% ±5.5 pp18,991 ±1,524
Asian 0.3% ±0.3 pp88 ±86
Other or Multi-racial 2.5% ±1.3 pp695 ±351
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Hispanic 23.6%±3.6 pp6,496±999 29.7%±0.2 pp805,318±5,785 ▼ -6.1% 30/77
White 4.6%±1.8 pp1,281±501 32.1%±0.2 pp870,127±5,557 ▼ -27.4% 58/77
Black 68.9%±5.5 pp18,991±1,524 27.4%±0.2 pp743,710±6,047 ▲ +41.5% 23/77
Asian 0.3%±0.3 pp88±86 7.2%±0.2 pp196,435±4,370 ▼ -6.9% 67/77
Other or Multi-racial 2.5%±1.3 pp695±351 3.5%±0.1 pp95,636±3,778 ▼ -1.0% 47/77
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 South Chicago
Under 5 5.5% ±1.6 pp1,507 ±444
5-17 18.9% ±2.4 pp5,213 ±653
18-24 8.0% ±1.7 pp2,199 ±476
25-44 24.6% ±2.6 pp6,771 ±712
45-64 24.1% ±2.2 pp6,644 ±596
65-74 10.7% ±1.4 pp2,937 ±388
75-84 5.4% ±1.2 pp1,483 ±344
85+ 2.9% ±0.9 pp797 ±254
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Chicago City Difference Rank
Under 5 5.5%±1.6 pp1,507±444 5.3%±0.1 pp144,044±3,867 ▲ +0.2% 34/77
5-17 18.9%±2.4 pp5,213±653 14.1%±0.2 pp381,582±5,548 ▲ +4.8% 19/77
18-24 8.0%±1.7 pp2,199±476 9.6%±0.2 pp260,942±4,900 ▼ -1.6% 45/77
25-44 24.6%±2.6 pp6,771±712 34.3%±0.3 pp929,946±6,988 ▼ -9.7% 65/77
45-64 24.1%±2.2 pp6,644±596 22.9%±0.2 pp620,047±5,644 ▲ +1.2% 42/77
65-74 10.7%±1.4 pp2,937±388 8.2%±0.1 pp221,932±3,711 ▲ +2.5% 15/77
75-84 5.4%±1.2 pp1,483±344 4.0%±0.1 pp107,625±2,694 ▲ +1.4% 17/77
85+ 2.9%±0.9 pp797±254 1.7%±0.1 pp45,108±1,921 ▲ +1.2% 11/77
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

Category South Chicago
No High School Diploma 18.4% ±2.8 pp3,427 ±517
High School Diploma or GED 26.5% ±3.4 pp4,946 ±639
Some College or Associate's Degree 35.4% ±4.6 pp6,589 ±856
Bachelor's Degree 10.9% ±2.6 pp2,027 ±487
Graduate Degree 8.8% ±2.3 pp1,643 ±436
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Chicago City Difference Rank
No High School Diploma 18.4%±2.8 pp3,427±517 12.8%±0.2 pp246,015±4,778 ▲ +5.6% 20/77
High School Diploma or GED 26.5%±3.4 pp4,946±639 21.1%±0.3 pp405,248±5,752 ▲ +5.5% 36/77
Some College or Associate's Degree 35.4%±4.6 pp6,589±856 21.8%±0.3 pp419,911±5,550 ▲ +13.5% 11/77
Bachelor's Degree 10.9%±2.6 pp2,027±487 25.4%±0.3 pp488,467±5,708 ▼ -14.5% 64/77
Graduate Degree 8.8%±2.3 pp1,643±436 19.0%±0.3 pp365,017±5,186 ▼ -10.1% 50/77
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Population

Category South Chicago
Total Population 27,551 ±2,086
Total Households 11,158 ±618
Population Density 8,241 ±624 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 South Chicago Average Neighborhood Difference
Total Population 27,551 35,210 ▼ −7,659
Total Households 11,158 15,067 ▼ −3,909
Population Density 8,241 people/sq mi 13,045 people/sq mi ▼ −4,804
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 28,550 ±1,438 29,936 ±1,408 27,551 ±2,086 ▼ −999 ±2,534▼ −2,385 ±2,517▲ +1,386 ±2,013 ▼ −6,680▼ −5,250▼ −7,659 40/7739/7742/77
Average Neighborhood 35,230 35,186 35,210 ▼ −20▲ +24▼ −43
Total Households 10,176 ±365 10,834 ±360 11,158 ±618 ▲ +982 ±718▲ +324 ±715▲ +658 ±513 ▼ −3,185▼ −3,020▼ −3,909 39/7739/7741/77
Average Neighborhood 13,361 13,854 15,067 ▲ +1,706▲ +1,213▲ +493
Population Density (per sq mi) 8,540 ±430 8,955 ±421 8,241 ±624 ▼ −299▼ −713▲ +415 ▼ −4,449▼ −4,073▼ −4,804 57/7751/7756/77
Average Neighborhood Density 12,989 13,028 13,045 ▲ +56▲ +17▲ +39

Household Size

Category South Chicago
Average Household Size 2.46±0.19
1-Person Households 41.2% ±3.4 pp4,595 ±380
2-Person Households 25.2% ±4.2 pp2,811 ±470
3-Person Households 12.0% ±2.8 pp1,338 ±310
4+ Person Households 21.6% ±4.0 pp2,414 ±444
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Chicago City Difference Rank
Average Household Size 2.46±0.19 2.29±0.02 ▲ +0.17 38/77
1-Person Households 41.2%±3.4 pp4,595±380 39.7%±0.5 pp460,268±5,783 ▲ +1.5% 27/77
2-Person Households 25.2%±4.2 pp2,811±470 29.5%±0.4 pp342,235±5,166 ▼ -4.3% 53/77
3-Person Households 12.0%±2.8 pp1,338±310 12.9%±0.4 pp149,291±4,184 ▼ -0.9% 63/77
4+ Person Households 21.6%±4.0 pp2,414±444 18.0%±0.5 pp208,411±5,419 ▲ +3.7% 38/77
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Marital Status

Category South Chicago
Never Married 51.8% ±3.1 pp11,279 ±682
Married 26.1% ±2.6 pp5,681 ±568
Separated 3.7% ±1.4 pp809 ±297
Divorced 11.3% ±2.3 pp2,451 ±503
Widowed 7.1% ±1.3 pp1,550 ±277
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Chicago City Difference Rank
Never Married 51.8%±3.1 pp11,279±682 49.6%±0.3 pp1,130,286±6,623 ▲ +2.2% 32/77
Married 26.1%±2.6 pp5,681±568 35.5%±0.3 pp807,294±6,077 ▼ -9.4% 57/77
Separated 3.7%±1.4 pp809±297 2.2%±0.1 pp49,430±2,379 ▲ +1.5% 13/77
Divorced 11.3%±2.3 pp2,451±503 7.9%±0.2 pp180,700±3,966 ▲ +3.3% 15/77
Widowed 7.1%±1.3 pp1,550±277 4.8%±0.1 pp109,357±2,738 ▲ +2.3% 20/77
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Language Spoken at Home

Category South Chicago
Speak English Only 77.5% ±4.3 pp20,184 ±1,107
Spanish 18.6% ±3.5 pp4,849 ±908
Other Languages 3.9% ±1.8 pp1,011 ±476
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Speak English Only 77.5%±4.3 pp20,184±1,107 64.6%±0.3 pp1,659,069±8,218 ▲ +12.9% 32/77
Spanish 18.6%±3.5 pp4,849±908 23.7%±0.2 pp607,865±6,166 ▼ -5.1% 30/77
Other Languages 3.9%±1.8 pp1,011±476 1.0%±0.1 pp25,292±2,452 ▲ +2.9% 14/77
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 South Chicago
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well (of residents age 5+) 91.0% ±9.4 pp91.0%±9.4 pp23,700 ±2,459
Speaks English Well (of residents age 5+) 3.5% ±1.2 pp3.5%±1.2 pp906 ±318
↳ Speaks English Not Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 3.9% ±1.3 pp112.3%±53.9 pp1,017 ±334
↳ Does Not Speak English (of residents who speak English less than very well) 1.6% ±1.1 pp46.5%±27.5 pp421 ±290
↳ Combined Speaks English Less Than Very Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 9.0% ±2.0 pp258.7%±107.7 pp2,344 ±527
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Chicago City Difference Rank
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well (of residents age 5+) 91.0%±9.4 pp91.0%±9.4 pp23,700±2,459 85.4%±0.5 pp85.4%±0.5 pp2,192,778±11,961 ▲ +5.6%▲ +5.6% 37/77
Speaks English Well (of residents age 5+) 3.5%±1.2 pp3.5%±1.2 pp906±318 7.1%±0.2 pp7.1%±0.2 pp183,252±4,686 ▼ -3.7%▼ -3.7% 47/77
↳ Speaks English Not Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 3.9%±1.3 pp112.3%±53.9 pp1,017±334 5.2%±0.2 pp72.7%±1.1 pp133,269±3,923 ▼ -1.3%▲ +39.5% 38/776/76
↳ Does Not Speak English (of residents who speak English less than very well) 1.6%±1.1 pp46.5%±27.5 pp421±290 2.3%±0.1 pp31.6%±1.4 pp57,883±2,982 ▼ -0.6%▲ +14.9% 34/7716/76
↳ Combined Speaks English Less Than Very Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 9.0%±2.0 pp258.7%±107.7 pp2,344±527 14.6%±0.3 pp204.3%±6.4 pp374,404±6,794 ▼ -5.6%▲ +54.4% 41/7712/76
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Household Composition

Category South Chicago
Married-Couple Households 22.1% ±3.8 pp2,461 ±426
Unmarried-Couple Households 8.6% ±2.9 pp959 ±320
One-Person Households 41.2% ±5.3 pp4,595 ±593
Other Household Types 28.2% ±9.3 pp3,143 ±1,036
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Married-Couple Households 22.1%±3.8 pp2,461±426 30.9%±0.3 pp358,432±3,598 ▼ -8.8% 57/77
Unmarried-Couple Households 8.6%±2.9 pp959±320 8.3%±0.2 pp96,220±2,797 ▲ +0.3% 21/77
One-Person Households 41.2%±5.3 pp4,595±593 39.7%±0.5 pp460,268±5,729 ▲ +1.5% 27/77
Other Household Types 28.2%±9.3 pp3,143±1,036 21.1%±0.7 pp245,285±8,514 ▲ +7.0% 26/77
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 South Chicago
Children in Married-Couple Households 35.7% ±11.1 pp2,398 ±744
Children in Unmarried-Couple Households 16.6% ±7.3 pp1,112 ±490
Children in Single-Mother Households 40.9% ±7.8 pp2,743 ±522
Children in Single-Father Households 6.9% ±4.5 pp461 ±303
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Children in Married-Couple Households 35.7%±11.1 pp2,398±744 56.0%±0.8 pp293,542±4,257 ▼ -20.3% 60/77
Children in Unmarried-Couple Households 16.6%±7.3 pp1,112±490 8.8%±0.6 pp45,960±3,208 ▲ +7.8% 3/77
Children in Single-Mother Households 40.9%±7.8 pp2,743±522 30.6%±0.9 pp160,535±4,521 ▲ +10.2% 26/77
Children in Single-Father Households 6.9%±4.5 pp461±303 4.6%±0.4 pp24,133±2,006 ▲ +2.3% 17/77
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 South Chicago
Veteran (of civilian adults 18+) 5.1% ±1.8 pp5.1%±1.8 pp1,067 ±384
↳ Post-9/11 Gulf War Era (of veterans) 6.3% ±9.5 pp0.3%±0.5 pp67 ±101
↳ Pre-9/11 Gulf War Era Only (of veterans) 20.5% ±24.2 pp1.1%±1.2 pp219 ±259
↳ Vietnam Era (of veterans) 22.2% ±9.7 pp1.1%±0.5 pp237 ±103
↳ Korean War (of veterans) 5.2% ±6.7 pp0.3%±0.3 pp56 ±71
↳ Other / Peacetime Service (of veterans) 45.7% ±16.2 pp2.3%±0.8 pp488 ±173
Universe: Civilian population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Chicago City Difference Rank
Veteran (of civilian adults 18+) 5.1%±1.8 pp5.1%±1.8 pp1,067±384 2.8%±0.1 pp2.8%±0.1 pp60,766±2,397 ▲ +2.3%▲ +2.3% 9/77
↳ Post-9/11 Gulf War Era (of veterans) 6.3%±9.5 pp0.3%±0.5 pp67±101 26.8%±1.8 pp0.7%±0.0 pp16,267±1,067 ▼ -20.5%▼ -0.4% 74/7770/77
↳ Pre-9/11 Gulf War Era Only (of veterans) 20.5%±24.2 pp1.1%±1.2 pp219±259 12.9%±1.0 pp0.4%±0.0 pp7,830±579 ▲ +7.6%▲ +0.7% 12/778/77
↳ Vietnam Era (of veterans) 22.2%±9.7 pp1.1%±0.5 pp237±103 28.8%±1.4 pp0.8%±0.0 pp17,525±846 ▼ -6.6%▲ +0.3% 63/7728/77
↳ Korean War (of veterans) 5.2%±6.7 pp0.3%±0.3 pp56±71 4.9%±0.7 pp0.1%±0.0 pp2,995±441 ▲ +0.3%▲ +0.1% 28/7718/77
↳ Other / Peacetime Service (of veterans) 45.7%±16.2 pp2.3%±0.8 pp488±173 26.6%±1.5 pp0.7%±0.0 pp16,149±916 ▲ +19.2%▲ +1.6% 8/774/77
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 South Chicago
U.S.-Born Residents (of all residents) 87.7% ±3.2 pp87.7%±3.2 pp24,163 ±891
Foreign-Born Residents (of all residents) 12.3% ±2.2 pp12.3%±2.2 pp3,388 ±615
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens (of foreign-born residents) 5.8% ±1.4 pp46.8%±8.0 pp1,585 ±396
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens (of foreign-born residents) 6.5% ±1.8 pp53.2%±11.3 pp1,803 ±505
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
U.S.-Born Residents (of all residents) 87.7%±3.2 pp87.7%±3.2 pp24,163±891 79.1%±0.3 pp79.1%±0.3 pp2,144,343±7,926 ▲ +8.6%▲ +8.6% 28/77
Foreign-Born Residents (of all residents) 12.3%±2.2 pp12.3%±2.2 pp3,388±615 20.9%±0.3 pp20.9%±0.3 pp566,883±7,968 ▼ -8.6%▼ -8.6% 50/77
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens (of foreign-born residents) 5.8%±1.4 pp46.8%±8.0 pp1,585±396 10.0%±0.2 pp47.7%±0.5 pp270,551±4,603 ▼ -4.2%▼ -0.9% 50/7741/77
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens (of foreign-born residents) 6.5%±1.8 pp53.2%±11.3 pp1,803±505 10.9%±0.2 pp52.3%±0.9 pp296,332±6,504 ▼ -4.4%▲ +0.9% 46/7737/77
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 South Chicago
Born in Mexico (of foreign-born residents) 7.4%±1.9 pp60.2%±10.1 pp2,038±532
Born in other countries (of foreign-born residents) 4.9%39.8%1,350
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 South Chicago Chicago Difference Rank
Born in Mexico (of foreign-born residents) 7.4% ±1.9 pp60.2%±10.1 pp2,038 8.2% ±0.2 pp39.3%222,978 ▼ -0.8%▲ +20.8% 24/7720/77
Born in other countries (of foreign-born residents) 4.9%39.8%1,350 ——
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 South Chicago
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later (of foreign-born residents) 0.6% ±0.4 pp4.8%±3.0 pp161 ±105
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 (of foreign-born residents) 3.5% ±1.5 pp28.2%±10.6 pp954 ±400
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 (of foreign-born residents) 3.1% ±1.1 pp25.1%±7.9 pp850 ±309
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 (of foreign-born residents) 5.2% ±1.4 pp42.0%±8.5 pp1,423 ±389
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Chicago City Difference Rank
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later (of foreign-born residents) 0.6%±0.4 pp4.8%±3.0 pp161±105 5.9%±0.2 pp4706.2%±885.6 pp159,447±5,557 ▼ -5.3%▼ -4701.5% 71/7777/77
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 (of foreign-born residents) 3.5%±1.5 pp28.2%±10.6 pp954±400 4.5%±0.1 pp3598.3%±676.0 pp121,912±4,035 ▼ -1.0%▼ -3570.2% 38/777/77
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 (of foreign-born residents) 3.1%±1.1 pp25.1%±7.9 pp850±309 4.6%±0.1 pp3655.5%±685.8 pp123,849±3,901 ▼ -1.5%▼ -3630.4% 45/7722/77
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 (of foreign-born residents) 5.2%±1.4 pp42.0%±8.5 pp1,423±389 6.0%±0.1 pp4772.0%±888.5 pp161,675±3,491 ▼ -0.8%▼ -4730.0% 35/7712/77
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 0.4% ±0.5 pp127 ±134 2.1% ±0.8 pp628 ±254 0.6% ±0.4 pp161 ±105 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +34▼ −1.5 pp▼ −467▲ +1.7 pp▲ +501
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 3.2% ±1.3 pp902 ±377 2.3% ±0.7 pp687 ±206 3.5% ±1.5 pp954 ±400 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +52▲ +1.2 pp▲ +267▼ −0.9 pp▼ −215
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 2.5% ±0.9 pp708 ±257 2.0% ±0.6 pp609 ±188 3.1% ±1.1 pp850 ±309 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +142▲ +1.1 pp▲ +241▼ −0.4 pp▼ −99
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 5.0% ±1.0 pp1,429 ±281 4.6% ±0.9 pp1,387 ±257 5.2% ±1.4 pp1,423 ±389 ▲ +0.2 pp▼ −6▲ +0.5 pp▲ +36▼ −0.4 pp▼ −42
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 South Chicago
Average Household Income $61,881±$6,597
Per Capita Income $25,785±$2,332
10th Percentile Household Income $7,575±$1,839
25th Percentile Household Income $15,493±$2,999
Median Household Income $40,515±$7,898
75th Percentile Household Income $87,945±$10,055
90th Percentile Household Income $144,210±$19,785
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Average Household Income $61,881±$6,597 $116,016±$1,263 ▼ −$54,135 67/77
Per Capita Income $25,785±$2,332 $50,086±$581 ▼ −$24,302 61/77
10th Percentile Household Income $7,575±$1,839 $12,933±$271 ▼ −$5,358 66/77
25th Percentile Household Income $15,493±$2,999 $34,575±$649 ▼ −$19,082 69/77
Median Household Income $40,515±$7,898 $77,902±$907 ▼ −$37,387 66/77
75th Percentile Household Income $87,945±$10,055 $144,150±$1,210 ▼ −$56,205 63/77
90th Percentile Household Income $144,210±$19,785 Over $200,000 ▼ −$55,790+ 62/77
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) $55,069 ±3,477 $59,987 ±3,817 $61,881 ±6,597 ▲ +$6,812▲ +$1,894▲ +$4,918
Chicago citywide $95,689 ±910 $111,304 ±1,075 $116,016 ±1,263 ▲ +$20,327▲ +$4,712▲ +$15,615
Average Household Income (nominal dollars) $41,560 ±2,624 $48,890 ±3,111 $61,881 ±6,597 ▲ +$20,322▲ +$12,992▲ +$7,330
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) $20,868 ±1,061 $23,209 ±1,208 $25,785 ±2,332 ▲ +$4,917▲ +$2,576▲ +$2,342
Chicago citywide $37,927 ±351 $45,525 ±412 $50,086 ±581 ▲ +$12,160▲ +$4,562▲ +$7,598
Per Capita Income (nominal dollars) $15,748 ±801 $18,915 ±984 $25,785 ±2,332 ▲ +$10,036▲ +$6,869▲ +$3,167
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) $7,993 ±1,067 $9,086 ±1,454 $7,575 ±1,839 ▼ −$418▼ −$1,511▲ +$1,094
Chicago citywide $11,828 ±190 $13,281 ±277 $12,933 ±271 ▲ +$1,105▼ −$348▲ +$1,453
10th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $6,032 ±805 $7,405 ±1,185 $7,575 ±1,839 ▲ +$1,543▲ +$170▲ +$1,373
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) $18,503 ±1,653 $21,927 ±2,410 $15,493 ±2,999 ▼ −$3,010▼ −$6,434▲ +$3,424
Chicago citywide $28,727 ±321 $31,597 ±462 $34,575 ±649 ▲ +$5,848▲ +$2,979▲ +$2,869
25th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $13,964 ±1,248 $17,870 ±1,964 $15,493 ±2,999 ▲ +$1,529▼ −$2,377▲ +$3,907
Chicago citywide $21,680 ±242 $25,751 ±376 $34,575 ±649 ▲ +$12,895▲ +$8,824▲ +$4,071
Median Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $39,113 ±3,625 $42,768 ±3,749 $40,515 ±7,898 ▲ +$1,402▼ −$2,253▲ +$3,655
Chicago citywide $63,379 ±591 $71,469 ±723 $77,902 ±907 ▲ +$14,523▲ +$6,433▲ +$8,090
Median Household Income (nominal dollars) $29,518 ±2,736 $34,856 ±3,055 $40,515 ±7,898 ▲ +$10,997▲ +$5,659▲ +$5,338
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) $71,690 ±6,791 $87,557 ±8,014 $87,945 ±10,055 ▲ +$16,255▲ +$388▲ +$15,867
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) $54,104 ±5,125 $71,359 ±6,532 $87,945 ±10,055 ▲ +$33,841▲ +$16,586▲ +$17,256
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) $121,573 ±8,837 $125,450 ±9,760 $144,210 ±19,785 ▲ +$22,637▲ +$18,760▲ +$3,877
Chicago citywide $202,601 ±2,442 $235,390 ±1,636 — ——▲ +$32,790
90th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $91,749 ±6,669 $102,242 ±7,954 $144,210 ±19,785 ▲ +$52,461▲ +$41,968▲ +$10,493
Chicago citywide $152,899 ±1,843 $191,844 ±1,333 — ——▲ +$38,944

Poverty Status

Category South Chicago
Below Poverty Line 30.2% ±5.1 pp8,315 ±1,401
Below 200% Poverty Line 49.2% ±5.7 pp13,542 ±1,576
Deep Poverty (Below 50%) 16.7% ±4.5 pp4,607 ±1,236
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 30.2%±5.1 pp8,315±1,401 16.8%±0.4 pp456,194±11,330 ▲ +13.4% 11/77
Below 200% Poverty Line 49.2%±5.7 pp13,542±1,576 33.4%±0.6 pp905,794±16,660 ▲ +15.7% 17/77
Deep Poverty (Below 50%) 16.7%±4.5 pp4,607±1,236 8.3%±0.3 pp226,117±7,649 ▲ +8.4% 9/77
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 South Chicago
Food Insecurity 40.0%8,493
Housing Insecurity 31.1%6,593
Transportation Barriers 19.0%4,039
Threatened Utility Shutoff 21.1%4,485
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Food Insecurity 40.0%8,493 24.4%509,385 ▲ +15.6% 15/77
Housing Insecurity 31.1%6,593 19.7%411,266 ▲ +11.4% 18/77
Transportation Barriers 19.0%4,039 11.6%242,167 ▲ +7.4% 12/77
Threatened Utility Shutoff 21.1%4,485 11.9%248,430 ▲ +9.2% 16/77
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 South Chicago
In Labor Force 82.5% ±4.9 pp8,238 ±488
↳ Employed 71.3% ±5.0 pp7,115 ±501
↳ Unemployed 11.3% ±3.8 pp1,123 ±375
↳ Unemployment Rate 13.6% ±4.5 pp—
Not in Labor Force 17.5% ±13.8 pp1,743 ±1,378
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
In Labor Force 82.5%±4.9 pp8,238±488 85.6%±0.3 pp1,069,076±3,868 ▼ -3.0% 44/77
↳ Employed 71.3%±5.0 pp7,115±501 79.6%±0.3 pp994,466±4,326 ▼ -8.3% 54/77
↳ Unemployed 11.3%±3.8 pp1,123±375 5.9%±0.2 pp73,968±2,788 ▲ +5.3% 16/77
↳ Unemployment Rate 13.6%±4.5 pp— 6.9%±0.3 pp86,502±3,342 ▲ +6.7% 18/77
Not in Labor Force 17.5%±13.8 pp1,743±1,378 14.4%±1.1 pp180,399±14,344 ▲ +3.0% 34/77
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 South Chicago
Management, Business, Science & Arts 27.9% ±5.4 pp2,887 ±555
↳ Management Occupations 8.7% ±3.6 pp895 ±371
↳ Business & Financial Operations 3.9% ±2.2 pp401 ±228
↳ Computer & Mathematical 1.2% ±0.9 pp121 ±98
↳ Architecture & Engineering 0.8% ±0.8 pp83 ±84
↳ Life, Physical & Social Science 0.1% ±0.5 pp10 ±56
↳ Community & Social Service 1.7% ±1.1 pp171 ±109
↳ Legal Occupations 0.4% ±0.7 pp40 ±73
↳ Education, Training & Library 5.5% ±2.7 pp567 ±279
↳ Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media 2.5% ±1.6 pp257 ±168
↳ Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners 2.1% ±1.3 pp222 ±133
↳ Health Technologists & Technicians 1.2% ±1.3 pp120 ±130
Service 22.0% ±4.1 pp2,278 ±422
↳ Healthcare Support 5.7% ±2.1 pp584 ±216
↳ Protective Service 5.0% ±2.0 pp520 ±206
↳ Food Preparation & Serving 3.1% ±1.8 pp323 ±186
↳ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance 4.6% ±1.9 pp471 ±200
↳ Personal Care & Service 3.7% ±1.7 pp380 ±179
Sales & Office 20.8% ±4.8 pp2,148 ±494
↳ Sales & Related 6.3% ±2.2 pp647 ±228
↳ Office & Administrative Support 14.5% ±4.2 pp1,501 ±434
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance 4.8% ±1.8 pp500 ±184
↳ Farming, Fishing & Forestry 0.4% ±0.7 pp46 ±72
↳ Construction & Extraction 2.9% ±1.5 pp302 ±151
↳ Installation, Maintenance & Repair 1.5% ±1.0 pp152 ±107
Production, Transportation & Material Moving 24.4% ±5.5 pp2,523 ±566
↳ Production Occupations 8.4% ±3.1 pp869 ±320
↳ Transportation Occupations 7.4% ±3.4 pp767 ±355
↳ Material Moving Occupations 8.6% ±3.3 pp887 ±343
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Management, Business, Science & Arts 27.9%±5.4 pp2,887±555 49.2%±0.4 pp686,743±5,710 ▼ -21.3% 59/77
↳ Management Occupations 8.7%±3.6 pp895±371 12.3%±0.3 pp172,182±3,807 ▼ -3.7% 45/77
↳ Business & Financial Operations 3.9%±2.2 pp401±228 9.1%±0.2 pp127,081±3,358 ▼ -5.2% 60/77
↳ Computer & Mathematical 1.2%±0.9 pp121±98 4.9%±0.2 pp68,921±2,690 ▼ -3.8% 69/77
↳ Architecture & Engineering 0.8%±0.8 pp83±84 1.6%±0.1 pp22,779±1,380 ▼ -0.8% 50/77
↳ Life, Physical & Social Science 0.1%±0.5 pp10±56 1.4%±0.1 pp19,126±1,340 ▼ -1.3% 65/77
↳ Community & Social Service 1.7%±1.1 pp171±109 1.9%±0.1 pp26,973±1,500 ▼ -0.3% 51/77
↳ Legal Occupations 0.4%±0.7 pp40±73 2.3%±0.1 pp31,629±1,814 ▼ -1.9% 62/77
↳ Education, Training & Library 5.5%±2.7 pp567±279 6.6%±0.2 pp92,316±2,697 ▼ -1.1% 53/77
↳ Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media 2.5%±1.6 pp257±168 3.1%±0.1 pp43,879±1,786 ▼ -0.7% 30/77
↳ Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners 2.1%±1.3 pp222±133 4.6%±0.2 pp63,551±2,652 ▼ -2.4% 54/77
↳ Health Technologists & Technicians 1.2%±1.3 pp120±130 1.3%±0.1 pp18,306±1,387 ▼ -0.2% 50/77
Service 22.0%±4.1 pp2,278±422 16.9%±0.3 pp235,977±4,217 ▲ +5.1% 29/77
↳ Healthcare Support 5.7%±2.1 pp584±216 3.4%±0.2 pp46,792±2,107 ▲ +2.3% 17/77
↳ Protective Service 5.0%±2.0 pp520±206 2.8%±0.1 pp39,146±1,734 ▲ +2.2% 23/77
↳ Food Preparation & Serving 3.1%±1.8 pp323±186 5.1%±0.2 pp70,514±2,393 ▼ -1.9% 59/77
↳ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance 4.6%±1.9 pp471±200 3.0%±0.1 pp41,783±1,967 ▲ +1.6% 32/77
↳ Personal Care & Service 3.7%±1.7 pp380±179 2.7%±0.1 pp37,742±1,657 ▲ +1.0% 21/77
Sales & Office 20.8%±4.8 pp2,148±494 17.4%±0.3 pp243,580±4,754 ▲ +3.3% 19/77
↳ Sales & Related 6.3%±2.2 pp647±228 8.1%±0.2 pp113,073±3,174 ▼ -1.8% 63/77
↳ Office & Administrative Support 14.5%±4.2 pp1,501±434 9.3%±0.3 pp130,507±3,591 ▲ +5.2% 12/77
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance 4.8%±1.8 pp500±184 4.6%±0.2 pp64,338±2,929 ▲ +0.2% 37/77
↳ Farming, Fishing & Forestry 0.4%±0.7 pp46±72 0.1%±0.0 pp1,506±406 ▲ +0.3% 5/77
↳ Construction & Extraction 2.9%±1.5 pp302±151 2.8%±0.1 pp39,432±2,062 ▲ +0.1% 35/77
↳ Installation, Maintenance & Repair 1.5%±1.0 pp152±107 1.7%±0.1 pp23,400±1,722 ▼ -0.2% 42/77
Production, Transportation & Material Moving 24.4%±5.5 pp2,523±566 11.8%±0.3 pp165,261±3,629 ▲ +12.6% 6/77
↳ Production Occupations 8.4%±3.1 pp869±320 4.2%±0.2 pp57,989±2,275 ▲ +4.3% 10/77
↳ Transportation Occupations 7.4%±3.4 pp767±355 3.9%±0.2 pp54,099±2,118 ▲ +3.5% 9/77
↳ Material Moving Occupations 8.6%±3.3 pp887±343 3.8%±0.2 pp53,173±2,312 ▲ +4.8% 9/77
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 South Chicago
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.6% ±0.7 pp58 ±74
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 0.6% ±0.7 pp58 ±74
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0% ±0.5 pp0
Construction 2.9% ±1.4 pp295 ±146
Manufacturing 9.6% ±3.1 pp991 ±320
Wholesale Trade 4.2% ±2.6 pp429 ±272
Retail Trade 11.2% ±3.2 pp1,155 ±334
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 13.7% ±4.3 pp1,413 ±446
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 12.9% ±4.2 pp1,336 ±439
↳ Utilities 0.7% ±1.0 pp77 ±106
Information 1.2% ±1.2 pp122 ±121
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 6.3% ±2.8 pp649 ±285
↳ Finance & Insurance 6.0% ±2.8 pp619 ±284
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 0.3% ±0.6 pp30 ±61
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 13.0% ±3.7 pp1,340 ±387
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 5.6% ±2.9 pp580 ±304
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.0% ±0.5 pp0
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 7.4% ±2.5 pp760 ±262
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 21.6% ±3.9 pp2,230 ±406
↳ Educational Services 7.4% ±3.0 pp770 ±315
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 14.1% ±2.9 pp1,460 ±303
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 6.9% ±2.3 pp713 ±233
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 2.9% ±1.5 pp302 ±152
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 4.0% ±1.8 pp411 ±190
Other Services 5.4% ±2.3 pp555 ±236
Public Administration 3.7% ±1.7 pp386 ±179
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.6%±0.7 pp58±74 0.2%±0.0 pp— ▲ +0.4% 7/77
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 0.6%±0.7 pp58±74 0.2%±0.0 pp— ▲ +0.4% 6/77
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%±0.5 pp0 0.0%±0.0 pp— 0% 18/77
Construction 2.9%±1.4 pp295±146 3.8%±0.2 pp— ▼ -0.9% 47/77
Manufacturing 9.6%±3.1 pp991±320 7.7%±0.2 pp— ▲ +1.9% 18/77
Wholesale Trade 4.2%±2.6 pp429±272 2.0%±0.1 pp— ▲ +2.1% 3/77
Retail Trade 11.2%±3.2 pp1,155±334 8.2%±0.2 pp— ▲ +3.0% 13/77
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 13.7%±4.3 pp1,413±446 7.1%±0.2 pp— ▲ +6.6% 11/77
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 12.9%±4.2 pp1,336±439 6.5%±0.2 pp— ▲ +6.4% 10/77
↳ Utilities 0.7%±1.0 pp77±106 0.5%±0.1 pp— ▲ +0.2% 24/77
Information 1.2%±1.2 pp122±121 2.1%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.9% 47/77
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 6.3%±2.8 pp649±285 8.8%±0.2 pp— ▼ -2.5% 43/77
↳ Finance & Insurance 6.0%±2.8 pp619±284 6.7%±0.2 pp— ▼ -0.7% 23/77
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 0.3%±0.6 pp30±61 2.1%±0.1 pp— ▼ -1.9% 74/77
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 13.0%±3.7 pp1,340±387 18.2%±0.4 pp— ▼ -5.2% 42/77
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 5.6%±2.9 pp580±304 13.4%±0.3 pp— ▼ -7.8% 48/77
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.0%±0.5 pp0 0.1%±0.0 pp— ▼ -0.1% 35/77
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 7.4%±2.5 pp760±262 4.6%±0.2 pp— ▲ +2.7% 16/77
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 21.6%±3.9 pp2,230±406 24.2%±0.4 pp— ▼ -2.6% 57/77
↳ Educational Services 7.4%±3.0 pp770±315 10.5%±0.2 pp— ▼ -3.0% 63/77
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 14.1%±2.9 pp1,460±303 13.7%±0.3 pp— ▲ +0.4% 37/77
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 6.9%±2.3 pp713±233 9.1%±0.2 pp— ▼ -2.2% 48/77
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 2.9%±1.5 pp302±152 2.2%±0.1 pp— ▲ +0.7% 13/77
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 4.0%±1.8 pp411±190 6.9%±0.2 pp— ▼ -3.0% 61/77
Other Services 5.4%±2.3 pp555±236 4.6%±0.2 pp— ▲ +0.8% 24/77
Public Administration 3.7%±1.7 pp386±179 4.0%±0.2 pp— ▼ -0.3% 45/77
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 South Chicago
Private Company Employee 70.5% ±5.0 pp7,286 ±517
Self-Employed 8.6% ±2.8 pp893 ±289
Nonprofit 6.1% ±1.9 pp631 ±200
Government 14.8% ±3.5 pp1,526 ±360
Unpaid Family Worker 0.0% ±0.5 pp0
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Private Company Employee 70.5%±5.0 pp7,286±517 67.9%±0.4 pp947,845±5,822 ▲ +2.6% 18/77
Self-Employed 8.6%±2.8 pp893±289 8.3%±0.2 pp115,690±2,989 ▲ +0.4% 24/77
Nonprofit 6.1%±1.9 pp631±200 12.1%±0.3 pp169,124±4,035 ▼ -6.0% 72/77
Government 14.8%±3.5 pp1,526±360 12.9%±0.3 pp179,945±4,021 ▲ +1.9% 39/77
Unpaid Family Worker 0.0%±0.5 pp0 0.2%±0.0 pp2,312±408 ▼ -0.2% 45/77
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 South Chicago
Full-Time, Year-Round 63.7% ±4.3 pp7,419 ±497
Part-Time or Part-Year 36.3% ±4.5 pp4,228 ±527
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Full-Time, Year-Round 63.7%±4.3 pp7,419±497 67.0%±0.3 pp1,025,726±3,875 ▼ -3.3% 45/77
Part-Time or Part-Year 36.3%±4.5 pp4,228±527 33.0%±0.3 pp504,210±4,897 ▲ +3.3% 33/77
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 South Chicago
Average FT Earnings $54,293±$6,302
10th Percentile FT Earnings $23,679±$3,401
25th Percentile FT Earnings $33,498±$3,116
Median FT Earnings $46,491±$3,874
75th Percentile FT Earnings $76,593±$13,635
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Average FT Earnings $54,293±$6,302 $96,214±$968 ▼ −$41,921 62/76
10th Percentile FT Earnings $23,679±$3,401 $29,008±$387 ▼ −$5,329 53/77
25th Percentile FT Earnings $33,498±$3,116 $43,011±$345 ▼ −$9,513 59/77
Median FT Earnings $46,491±$3,874 $69,663±$530 ▼ −$23,172 64/77
75th Percentile FT Earnings $76,593±$13,635 Over $100,000 ▼ −$23,407+ 53/77
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) $54,237 ±2,326 $57,166 ±3,731 $54,293 ±6,302 ▲ +$56▼ −$2,873▲ +$2,929
Chicago citywide $83,170 ±714 $91,467 ±682 $96,214 ±968 ▲ +$13,044▲ +$4,747▲ +$8,297
Average FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $40,932 ±1,755 $46,590 ±3,041 $54,293 ±6,302 ▲ +$13,361▲ +$7,703▲ +$5,659
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) $20,700 ±2,275 $20,925 ±2,117 $23,679 ±3,401 ▲ +$2,979▲ +$2,754▲ +$225
Chicago citywide $24,209 ±243 $26,113 ±152 $29,008 ±387 ▲ +$4,799▲ +$2,895▲ +$1,904
10th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $15,622 ±1,717 $17,054 ±1,726 $23,679 ±3,401 ▲ +$8,057▲ +$6,625▲ +$1,432
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) $29,545 ±2,798 $32,164 ±3,097 $33,498 ±3,116 ▲ +$3,953▲ +$1,333▲ +$2,619
Chicago citywide $37,393 ±278 $39,415 ±229 $43,011 ±345 ▲ +$5,618▲ +$3,597▲ +$2,021
25th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $22,297 ±2,111 $26,214 ±2,524 $33,498 ±3,116 ▲ +$11,201▲ +$7,284▲ +$3,917
Chicago citywide $28,220 ±210 $32,123 ±187 $43,011 ±345 ▲ +$14,791▲ +$10,888▲ +$3,903
Median FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $46,407 ±3,319 $46,569 ±2,806 $46,491 ±3,874 ▲ +$84▼ −$78▲ +$162
Chicago citywide $60,575 ±496 $64,628 ±327 $69,663 ±530 ▲ +$9,088▲ +$5,034▲ +$4,054
Median FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $35,023 ±2,505 $37,954 ±2,287 $46,491 ±3,874 ▲ +$11,468▲ +$8,537▲ +$2,931
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) $68,796 ±3,752 $66,506 ±6,602 $76,593 ±13,635 ▲ +$7,797▲ +$10,087▼ −$2,290
Chicago citywide $98,274 ±615 $108,202 ±616 — ——▲ +$9,928
75th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $51,920 ±2,831 $54,203 ±5,381 $76,593 ±13,635 ▲ +$24,674▲ +$22,390▲ +$2,283
Chicago citywide $74,166 ±464 $88,185 ±502 — ——▲ +$14,019
90th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $95,910 ±7,594 $110,297 ±7,211 — ——▲ +$14,386
Chicago citywide — — — ———
90th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $72,382 ±5,731 $89,892 ±5,877 — ——▲ +$17,510
Chicago citywide — — — ———

Earnings of Part-Time or Part-Year Workers

Category South Chicago
Average PT Earnings $23,698±$6,392
10th Percentile PT Earnings $1,912±$770
25th Percentile PT Earnings $6,486±$2,470
Median PT Earnings $15,098±$2,977
75th Percentile PT Earnings $30,665±$4,449
90th Percentile PT Earnings $44,127±$5,741
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Average PT Earnings $23,698±$6,392 $33,575±$750 ▼ −$9,877 52/76
10th Percentile PT Earnings $1,912±$770 $2,183±$87 ▼ −$272 50/77
25th Percentile PT Earnings $6,486±$2,470 $7,222±$206 ▼ −$735 46/77
Median PT Earnings $15,098±$2,977 $19,180±$393 ▼ −$4,082 57/77
75th Percentile PT Earnings $30,665±$4,449 $38,498±$681 ▼ −$7,833 50/77
90th Percentile PT Earnings $44,127±$5,741 $73,776±$1,391 ▼ −$29,650 69/77
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) $20,235 ±2,680 $16,881 ±1,388 $23,698 ±6,392 ▲ +$3,464▲ +$6,818▼ −$3,354
Chicago citywide $27,076 ±473 $31,236 ±676 $33,575 ±750 ▲ +$6,500▲ +$2,340▲ +$4,160
Average PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $15,271 ±2,023 $13,758 ±1,132 $23,698 ±6,392 ▲ +$8,428▲ +$9,940▼ −$1,513
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) $2,106 ±586 $1,862 ±618 $1,912 ±770 ▼ −$194▲ +$50▼ −$244
Chicago citywide $2,230 ±48 $2,283 ±59 $2,183 ±87 ▼ −$47▼ −$100▲ +$53
10th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $1,589 ±442 $1,518 ±504 $1,912 ±770 ▲ +$322▲ +$394▼ −$72
Chicago citywide $1,683 ±36 $1,861 ±48 $2,183 ±87 ▲ +$500▲ +$322▲ +$178
25th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $6,252 ±1,440 $5,248 ±1,377 $6,486 ±2,470 ▲ +$234▲ +$1,238▼ −$1,004
Chicago citywide $6,390 ±123 $6,841 ±156 $7,222 ±206 ▲ +$832▲ +$381▲ +$451
25th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $4,718 ±1,087 $4,277 ±1,123 $6,486 ±2,470 ▲ +$1,768▲ +$2,209▼ −$441
Chicago citywide $4,822 ±93 $5,575 ±127 $7,222 ±206 ▲ +$2,399▲ +$1,646▲ +$753
Median PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $14,508 ±1,304 $11,864 ±1,733 $15,098 ±2,977 ▲ +$589▲ +$3,234▼ −$2,645
Chicago citywide $15,461 ±166 $17,025 ±275 $19,180 ±393 ▲ +$3,719▲ +$2,155▲ +$1,563
Median PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $10,949 ±984 $9,669 ±1,412 $15,098 ±2,977 ▲ +$4,148▲ +$5,429▼ −$1,280
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) $24,916 ±3,216 $23,094 ±3,017 $30,665 ±4,449 ▲ +$5,749▲ +$7,571▼ −$1,822
Chicago citywide $30,795 ±619 $34,779 ±505 $38,498 ±681 ▲ +$7,703▲ +$3,719▲ +$3,984
75th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $18,803 ±2,427 $18,821 ±2,459 $30,665 ±4,449 ▲ +$11,861▲ +$11,843▲ +$18
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) $40,628 ±8,591 $35,794 ±7,694 $44,127 ±5,741 ▲ +$3,499▲ +$8,332▼ −$4,833
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) $30,661 ±6,483 $29,172 ±6,271 $44,127 ±5,741 ▲ +$13,465▲ +$14,954▼ −$1,489
Chicago citywide $46,192 ±942 $55,452 ±1,058 $73,776 ±1,391 ▲ +$27,585▲ +$18,324▲ +$9,261

Earnings of All Workers

Category South Chicago
Average Earnings $43,187±$4,622
10th Percentile Earnings $7,090±$2,456
25th Percentile Earnings $18,336±$4,062
Median Earnings $36,867±$3,202
75th Percentile Earnings $54,659±$5,671
90th Percentile Earnings $99,836±$7,962
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Average Earnings $43,187±$4,622 $75,571±$768 ▼ −$32,384 62/76
10th Percentile Earnings $7,090±$2,456 $8,529±$272 ▼ −$1,439 40/77
25th Percentile Earnings $18,336±$4,062 $25,183±$358 ▼ −$6,847 58/77
Median Earnings $36,867±$3,202 $51,367±$471 ▼ −$14,500 58/77
75th Percentile Earnings $54,659±$5,671 $93,324±$598 ▼ −$38,664 70/77
90th Percentile Earnings $99,836±$7,962 Over $100,000 ▼ −$164+ 46/77
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) $39,317 ±1,789 $42,856 ±2,626 $43,187 ±4,622 ▲ +$3,869▲ +$331▲ +$3,538
Chicago citywide $62,453 ±534 $71,626 ±551 $75,571 ±768 ▲ +$13,118▲ +$3,945▲ +$9,173
Average Earnings (nominal dollars) $29,672 ±1,350 $34,927 ±2,140 $43,187 ±4,622 ▲ +$13,515▲ +$8,259▲ +$5,255
Chicago citywide $47,133 ±403 $58,375 ±449 $75,571 ±768 ▲ +$28,438▲ +$17,196▲ +$11,243
10th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $5,096 ±1,505 $6,055 ±1,565 $7,090 ±2,456 ▲ +$1,994▲ +$1,036▲ +$959
Chicago citywide $6,858 ±139 $8,358 ±164 $8,529 ±272 ▲ +$1,671▲ +$171▲ +$1,500
10th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $3,846 ±1,136 $4,935 ±1,275 $7,090 ±2,456 ▲ +$3,245▲ +$2,156▲ +$1,089
Chicago citywide $5,176 ±105 $6,812 ±134 $8,529 ±272 ▲ +$3,354▲ +$1,717▲ +$1,636
25th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $14,919 ±1,362 $16,541 ±2,433 $18,336 ±4,062 ▲ +$3,417▲ +$1,795▲ +$1,622
Chicago citywide $19,598 ±241 $23,173 ±290 $25,183 ±358 ▲ +$5,585▲ +$2,010▲ +$3,576
25th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $11,259 ±1,028 $13,481 ±1,983 $18,336 ±4,062 ▲ +$7,077▲ +$4,855▲ +$2,222
Chicago citywide $14,790 ±182 $18,886 ±236 $25,183 ±358 ▲ +$10,393▲ +$6,297▲ +$4,096
Median Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $29,717 ±2,907 $34,436 ±3,227 $36,867 ±3,202 ▲ +$7,151▲ +$2,431▲ +$4,720
Chicago citywide $42,365 ±293 $47,195 ±370 $51,367 ±471 ▲ +$9,002▲ +$4,172▲ +$4,830
Median Earnings (nominal dollars) $22,427 ±2,194 $28,066 ±2,630 $36,867 ±3,202 ▲ +$14,440▲ +$8,801▲ +$5,639
Chicago citywide $31,972 ±221 $38,464 ±302 $51,367 ±471 ▲ +$19,395▲ +$12,903▲ +$6,492
75th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $55,178 ±3,557 $55,405 ±4,119 $54,659 ±5,671 ▼ −$518▼ −$746▲ +$228
Chicago citywide $78,784 ±555 $87,853 ±597 $93,324 ±598 ▲ +$14,540▲ +$5,471▲ +$9,069
75th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $41,642 ±2,685 $45,155 ±3,357 $54,659 ±5,671 ▲ +$13,018▲ +$9,504▲ +$3,514
Chicago citywide $59,457 ±418 $71,600 ±486 $93,324 ±598 ▲ +$33,867▲ +$21,723▲ +$12,144
90th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $83,404 ±7,085 $95,132 ±9,294 $99,836 ±7,962 ▲ +$16,432▲ +$4,704▲ +$11,729
Chicago citywide $128,659 ±682 — — ———
90th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $62,943 ±5,347 $77,533 ±7,575 $99,836 ±7,962 ▲ +$36,892▲ +$22,303▲ +$14,589
Chicago citywide $97,097 ±515 — — ———

Economic Mobility

Adult Outcomes for People Who Grew Up in South Chicago, Chicago

Category South Chicago
Household income at age 35 $34,470 ±$752
Household income percentile rank 35.3 ±0.54 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 5.70% ±0.52 pp
Individual income at age 35 $28,938 ±$673
Fraction married 17.4% ±0.87 pp
Employment rate 73.0% ±0.99 pp
Incarceration rate 3.57% ±0.49 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in South Chicago, 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 South Chicago, Chicago · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category South Chicago City Difference
Household income at age 35 $34,470 ±$752 $43,090 ±$109 −$8,620
Household income percentile rank 35.3 ±0.54 pp 40.9 ±0.07 pp −5.6 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 5.70% ±0.52 pp 11.4% ±0.08 pp −5.7 pp
Individual income at age 35 $28,938 ±$673 $33,545 ±$85 −$4,606
Fraction married 17.4% ±0.87 pp 26.4% ±0.12 pp −8.9 pp
Employment rate 73.0% ±0.99 pp 74.4% ±0.12 pp −1.3 pp
Incarceration rate 3.57% ±0.49 pp 2.87% ±0.06 pp +0.7 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in South Chicago, 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 South Chicago, 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 South Chicago, Chicago in Lower-Income Families

Category South Chicago
Household income at age 35 $31,425 ±$925
Household income percentile rank 33.1 ±0.67 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 4.85% ±0.69 pp
Individual income at age 35 $26,723 ±$847
Note: These are predicted outcomes for children born 1978–1983 who grew up in South Chicago, 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 South Chicago, Chicago · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category South Chicago City Difference
Household income at age 35 $31,425 ±$925 $34,712 ±$133 −$3,287
Household income percentile rank 33.1 ±0.67 pp 35.3 ±0.09 pp −2.3 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 4.85% ±0.69 pp 6.31% ±0.10 pp −1.5 pp
Individual income at age 35 $26,723 ±$847 $28,717 ±$114 −$1,994
Note: These are predicted outcomes for children born 1978–1983 who grew up in South Chicago, 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 South Chicago, 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 South Chicago, Chicago

Category South Chicago
Stayed in the greater Chicago area 72.5% ±1.04 pp
Stayed in the same small immediate neighborhood area 23.1% ±0.98 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in South Chicago, 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 South Chicago, Chicago · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category South Chicago City Difference
Stayed in the greater Chicago area 72.5% ±1.04 pp 78.1% ±0.12 pp −5.6 pp
Stayed in the same small immediate neighborhood area 23.1% ±0.98 pp 22.9% ±0.12 pp +0.2 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in South Chicago, 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 South Chicago, Chicago · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Local Businesses

Jobs in South Chicago

Category South Chicago
All jobs located in south chicago 2,557
South Chicago jobs held by South Chicago residents 6.4%
South Chicago jobs held by non-South Chicago residents 93.6%
Employed residents working in South Chicago 1.8%
Employed residents working outside South Chicago 98.2%
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 South Chicago Chicago neighborhood median Difference Rank
All jobs located in south chicago 2,557 5,320 ▼ −2,763 61/77
South Chicago jobs held by South Chicago residents 6.4% 5.8% ▲ +0.6 pp 35/77
South Chicago jobs held by non-South Chicago residents 93.6% 94.2% ▼ −0.6 pp 43/77
Employed residents working in South Chicago 1.8% 2.6% ▼ −0.8 pp 54/77
Employed residents working outside South Chicago 98.2% 97.4% ▲ +0.8 pp 24/77
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 south chicago 3,165 2,436 2,557 ▼ −608▲ +121▼ −729
Chicago citywide 5,236 5,698 5,320 ▲ +84▼ −378▲ +462
South Chicago jobs held by South Chicago residents 6.9%200 7.5%166 6.4%151 ▼ −0.5 pp▼ −49▼ −1.1 pp▼ −15▲ +0.6 pp▼ −34
Chicago citywide 5.5%246 5.6%306 5.8%279 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +33▲ +0.1 pp▼ −27▲ +0.2 pp▲ +60
South Chicago jobs held by non-South Chicago residents 93.1%2,708 92.5%2,044 93.6%2,203 ▲ +0.5 pp▼ −505▲ +1.1 pp▲ +159▼ −0.6 pp▼ −664
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 South Chicago 2.4%200 1.9%166 1.8%151 ▼ −0.6 pp▼ −49▼ −0.2 pp▼ −15▼ −0.4 pp▼ −34
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 South Chicago 97.6%8,164 98.1%8,373 98.2%8,267 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +103▲ +0.2 pp▼ −106▲ +0.4 pp▲ +209
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 South Chicago

Category South Chicago
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%0
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0
Construction 10.5%268
Manufacturing 0.5%13
Wholesale Trade 2.9%74
Retail Trade 23.5%601
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 1.3%33
↳ Utilities 0.5%14
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 0.7%19
Information 0.2%4
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 3.5%89
↳ Finance & Insurance 2.7%69
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 0.8%20
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 5.5%141
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 1.8%47
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.1%2
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 3.6%92
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 46.1%1,180
↳ Educational Services 7.5%193
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 38.6%987
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 2.9%75
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 0.0%0
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 2.9%75
Other Services 3.1%79
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%0 0.0%423 0% 25/77
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0 0.0%36 0% 9/77
Construction 10.5%268 1.9%27,207 ▲ +8.6% 3/77
Manufacturing 0.5%13 4.4%64,747 ▼ -3.9% 71/77
Wholesale Trade 2.9%74 2.8%41,460 ▲ +0.1% 37/77
Retail Trade 23.5%601 6.6%96,413 ▲ +16.9% 10/77
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 1.3%33 6.0%87,817 ▼ -4.7% 48/77
↳ Utilities 0.5%14 0.3%5,012 ▲ +0.2% 5/77
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 0.7%19 5.7%82,805 ▼ -4.9% 54/77
Information 0.2%4 3.5%51,095 ▼ -3.3% 59/77
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 3.5%89 10.8%157,520 ▼ -7.3% 46/77
↳ Finance & Insurance 2.7%69 8.6%125,824 ▼ -5.9% 26/77
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 0.8%20 2.2%31,696 ▼ -1.4% 58/77
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 5.5%141 23.2%339,220 ▼ -17.7% 56/77
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 1.8%47 14.2%207,444 ▼ -12.3% 56/77
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.1%2 1.2%16,872 ▼ -1.1% 25/77
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 3.6%92 7.9%114,904 ▼ -4.3% 49/77
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 46.1%1,180 23.0%336,089 ▲ +23.2% 14/77
↳ Educational Services 7.5%193 9.2%134,671 ▼ -1.7% 18/77
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 38.6%987 13.8%201,418 ▲ +24.8% 12/77
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 2.9%75 10.3%151,055 ▼ -7.4% 70/77
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 0.0%0 1.9%27,339 ▼ -1.9% 65/77
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 2.9%75 8.5%123,716 ▼ -5.5% 70/77
Other Services 3.1%79 4.0%59,136 ▼ -1.0% 61/77
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%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 – 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0
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 4.8%152 9.2%225 10.5%268 ▲ +5.7 pp▲ +116▲ +1.2 pp▲ +43▲ +4.4 pp▲ +73
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 0.7%21 0.5%13 0.5%13 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −8– 0.0 pp– 0▼ −0.1 pp▼ −8
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 4.3%136 2.9%71 2.9%74 ▼ −1.4 pp▼ −62– 0.0 pp▲ +3▼ −1.4 pp▼ −65
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 12.4%393 14.1%343 23.5%601 ▲ +11.1 pp▲ +208▲ +9.4 pp▲ +258▲ +1.7 pp▼ −50
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 1.0%32 0.9%22 1.3%33 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +1▲ +0.4 pp▲ +11▼ −0.1 pp▼ −10
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 0.4%13 0.5%13 0.5%14 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1– 0.0 pp▲ +1▲ +0.1 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 0.6%19 0.4%9 0.7%19 ▲ +0.1 pp– 0▲ +0.4 pp▲ +10▼ −0.2 pp▼ −10
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 0.3%9 0.5%11 0.2%4 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −5▼ −0.3 pp▼ −7▲ +0.2 pp▲ +2
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 4.0%128 6.2%150 3.5%89 ▼ −0.6 pp▼ −39▼ −2.7 pp▼ −61▲ +2.1 pp▲ +22
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 3.4%107 5.5%134 2.7%69 ▼ −0.7 pp▼ −38▼ −2.8 pp▼ −65▲ +2.1 pp▲ +27
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 0.7%21 0.7%16 0.8%20 ▲ +0.1 pp▼ −1▲ +0.1 pp▲ +4– 0.0 pp▼ −5
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 2.9%91 5.6%137 5.5%141 ▲ +2.6 pp▲ +50▼ −0.1 pp▲ +4▲ +2.7 pp▲ +46
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 2.1%68 2.5%62 1.8%47 ▼ −0.3 pp▼ −21▼ −0.7 pp▼ −15▲ +0.4 pp▼ −6
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 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.1%2 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2– 0.0 pp– 0
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 0.7%23 3.1%75 3.6%92 ▲ +2.9 pp▲ +69▲ +0.5 pp▲ +17▲ +2.4 pp▲ +52
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 43.6%1,379 49.2%1,198 46.1%1,180 ▲ +2.6 pp▼ −199▼ −3.0 pp▼ −18▲ +5.6 pp▼ −181
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 5.0%159 7.3%177 7.5%193 ▲ +2.5 pp▲ +34▲ +0.3 pp▲ +16▲ +2.2 pp▲ +18
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 38.5%1,220 41.9%1,021 38.6%987 ▲ +0.1 pp▼ −233▼ −3.3 pp▼ −34▲ +3.4 pp▼ −199
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 22.7%719 6.6%161 2.9%75 ▼ −19.8 pp▼ −644▼ −3.7 pp▼ −86▼ −16.1 pp▼ −558
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 0.6%18 0.0%0 0.0%0 ▼ −0.6 pp▼ −18– 0.0 pp– 0▼ −0.6 pp▼ −18
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 22.1%701 6.6%161 2.9%75 ▼ −19.2 pp▼ −626▼ −3.7 pp▼ −86▼ −15.5 pp▼ −540
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 3.1%97 4.3%105 3.1%79 – 0.0 pp▼ −18▼ −1.2 pp▼ −26▲ +1.2 pp▲ +8
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%8 0.0%0 0.0%0 ▼ −0.3 pp▼ −8– 0.0 pp– 0▼ −0.3 pp▼ −8
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 South Chicago

Category South Chicago
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 13.1%336
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 35.2%899
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 51.7%1,322
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 13.1%336 12.7%185,293 ▲ +0.5% 62/77
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 35.2%899 20.5%299,468 ▲ +14.7% 25/77
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 51.7%1,322 66.9%978,839 ▼ -15.2% 30/77
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 31.6%1,000 19.7%480 13.1%336 ▼ −18.5 pp▼ −664▼ −6.6 pp▼ −144▼ −11.9 pp▼ −520
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 40.2%1,271 43.0%1,048 35.2%899 ▼ −5.0 pp▼ −372▼ −7.9 pp▼ −149▲ +2.9 pp▼ −223
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 28.2%894 37.3%908 51.7%1,322 ▲ +23.5 pp▲ +428▲ +14.4 pp▲ +414▲ +9.0 pp▲ +14
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 South Chicago by Firm Age

Category South Chicago
Firm age: 0–1 years 1.7%43
Firm age: 2–3 years 2.8%70
Firm age: 4–5 years 1.2%30
Firm age: 6–10 years 8.5%212
Firm age: 11 or more years 85.8%2,140
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Firm age: 0–1 years 1.7%43 2.8%37,293 ▼ -1.1% 62/77
Firm age: 2–3 years 2.8%70 2.8%37,154 0% 45/77
Firm age: 4–5 years 1.2%30 3.2%41,869 ▼ -2.0% 71/77
Firm age: 6–10 years 8.5%212 7.8%102,353 ▲ +0.7% 38/77
Firm age: 11 or more years 85.8%2,140 83.4%1,098,220 ▲ +2.4% 16/77
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 1.8%57 1.5%35 1.7%43 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −14▲ +0.3 pp▲ +8▼ −0.3 pp▼ −22
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 3.4%106 3.3%80 2.8%70 ▼ −0.6 pp▼ −36▼ −0.5 pp▼ −10– 0.0 pp▼ −26
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 6.3%198 4.0%96 1.2%30 ▼ −5.1 pp▼ −168▼ −2.8 pp▼ −66▼ −2.3 pp▼ −102
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 5.3%168 9.1%218 8.5%212 ▲ +3.2 pp▲ +44▼ −0.6 pp▼ −6▲ +3.8 pp▲ +50
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 83.2%2,627 82.1%1,970 85.8%2,140 ▲ +2.5 pp▼ −487▲ +3.7 pp▲ +170▼ −1.1 pp▼ −657
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 South Chicago by Firm Size

Category South Chicago
Firm size: 0–19 employees 25.2%628
Firm size: 20–49 employees 9.3%232
Firm size: 50–249 employees 24.3%607
Firm size: 250–499 employees 24.2%603
Firm size: 500 or more employees 17.0%425
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Firm size: 0–19 employees 25.2%628 12.8%168,975 ▲ +12.3% 33/77
Firm size: 20–49 employees 9.3%232 7.3%96,404 ▲ +2.0% 45/77
Firm size: 50–249 employees 24.3%607 13.8%181,123 ▲ +10.6% 13/77
Firm size: 250–499 employees 24.2%603 5.7%74,787 ▲ +18.5% 3/77
Firm size: 500 or more employees 17.0%425 60.4%795,600 ▼ -43.4% 76/77
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 17.6%557 24.3%583 25.2%628 ▲ +7.5 pp▲ +71▲ +0.9 pp▲ +45▲ +6.7 pp▲ +26
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 9.8%309 12.9%309 9.3%232 ▼ −0.5 pp▼ −77▼ −3.6 pp▼ −77▲ +3.1 pp– 0
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 29.8%939 23.3%558 24.3%607 ▼ −5.4 pp▼ −332▲ +1.1 pp▲ +49▼ −6.5 pp▼ −381
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 16.4%518 28.4%681 24.2%603 ▲ +7.8 pp▲ +85▼ −4.2 pp▼ −78▲ +12.0 pp▲ +163
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 26.4%833 11.2%268 17.0%425 ▼ −9.4 pp▼ −408▲ +5.9 pp▲ +157▼ −15.2 pp▼ −565
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 South Chicago
Enrolled in K-12 School (of all residents) 17.8% ±2.4 pp17.8%±2.4 pp4,896 ±658
↳ Public School (of K–12 enrollees) 80.1% ±3.4 pp14.2%±0.6 pp3,920 ±165
↳ Private School (of K–12 enrollees) 19.9% ±8.0 pp3.5%±1.4 pp976 ±394
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Chicago City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 School (of all residents) 17.8%±2.4 pp17.8%±2.4 pp4,896±658 13.5%±0.2 pp13.5%±0.2 pp365,577±5,480 ▲ +4.3%▲ +4.3% 23/77
↳ Public School (of K–12 enrollees) 80.1%±3.4 pp14.2%±0.6 pp3,920±165 83.0%±0.5 pp11.2%±0.1 pp303,520±1,897 ▼ -3.0%▲ +3.0% 52/7727/77
↳ Private School (of K–12 enrollees) 19.9%±8.0 pp3.5%±1.4 pp976±394 17.0%±0.6 pp2.3%±0.1 pp62,057±2,247 ▲ +3.0%▲ +1.3% 26/7716/77
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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College Enrollment

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Category South Chicago
Enrolled in College or Graduate School (of all residents) 3.8% ±1.2 pp3.8%±1.2 pp1,053 ±323
↳ Public College or University (of college enrollees) 73.6% ±15.6 pp2.8%±0.6 pp775 ±165
↳ Private College or University (of college enrollees) 26.4% ±12.0 pp1.0%±0.5 pp278 ±127
↳ Undergraduate College (of college enrollees) 83.0% ±37.0 pp3.2%±1.4 pp874 ±390
↳ Graduate or Professional School (of college enrollees) 17.0% ±10.1 pp0.6%±0.4 pp179 ±106
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Chicago City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Graduate School (of all residents) 3.8%±1.2 pp3.8%±1.2 pp1,053±323 7.4%±0.1 pp7.4%±0.1 pp201,851±4,036 ▼ -3.6%▼ -3.6% 72/77
↳ Public College or University (of college enrollees) 73.6%±15.6 pp2.8%±0.6 pp775±165 52.4%±0.7 pp3.9%±0.1 pp105,720±1,511 ▲ +21.2%▼ -1.1% 18/7767/77
↳ Private College or University (of college enrollees) 26.4%±12.0 pp1.0%±0.5 pp278±127 47.6%±1.2 pp3.5%±0.1 pp96,131±2,437 ▼ -21.2%▼ -2.5% 60/7768/77
↳ Undergraduate College (of college enrollees) 83.0%±37.0 pp3.2%±1.4 pp874±390 67.0%±1.0 pp5.0%±0.1 pp135,301±1,945 ▲ +16.0%▼ -1.8% 17/7766/77
↳ Graduate or Professional School (of college enrollees) 17.0%±10.1 pp0.6%±0.4 pp179±106 33.0%±1.2 pp2.5%±0.1 pp66,550±2,459 ▼ -16.0%▼ -1.8% 61/7770/77
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Student Digital Access

Category South Chicago
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 10.0% ±5.0 pp551 ±277
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 21.8% ±10.9 pp229 ±114
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 10.0%±5.0 pp551±277 5.9%±0.5 pp— ▲ +4.1% 13/77
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 21.8%±10.9 pp229±114 5.4%±0.6 pp— ▲ +16.4% 2/77
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 South Chicago
Owner-Occupied Households 44.0% ±4.6 pp4,910 ±511
Renter-Occupied Households 56.0% ±4.2 pp6,248 ±464
Owner-Occupied Residents 48.2% ±5.6 pp13,220 ±1,530
Renter-Occupied Residents 51.8% ±5.1 pp14,203 ±1,398
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Owner-Occupied Households 44.0%±4.6 pp4,910±511 46.0%±0.4 pp534,012±4,939 ▼ -2.0% 43/77
Renter-Occupied Households 56.0%±4.2 pp6,248±464 54.0%±0.4 pp626,193±5,183 ▲ +2.0% 35/77
Owner-Occupied Residents 48.2%±5.6 pp13,220±1,530 51.8%±0.5 pp1,377,219±13,574 ▼ -3.6% 44/77
Renter-Occupied Residents 51.8%±5.1 pp14,203±1,398 48.2%±0.5 pp1,280,665±13,500 ▲ +3.6% 34/77
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 South Chicago
Median Year Moved In 2012±1.3 yr
Moved in 2023 or Later 2.3% ±1.2 pp259 ±138
Moved in 2020 to 2022 11.7% ±3.0 pp1,310 ±335
Moved in 2010 to 2019 45.0% ±5.6 pp5,017 ±629
Moved in 2000 to 2009 13.7% ±3.5 pp1,530 ±390
Moved in 1990 to 1999 10.8% ±2.5 pp1,204 ±277
Moved in 1989 or Earlier 16.5% ±3.5 pp1,838 ±385
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Median Year Moved In 2012±1.3 yr 2015±1.0 yr ▼ −3 43/77
Moved in 2023 or Later 2.3%±1.2 pp259±138 5.9%±0.2 pp68,884±2,742 ▼ -3.6% 59/77
Moved in 2020 to 2022 11.7%±3.0 pp1,310±335 24.1%±0.4 pp279,417±5,059 ▼ -12.3% 64/77
Moved in 2010 to 2019 45.0%±5.6 pp5,017±629 39.2%±0.5 pp455,125±5,772 ▲ +5.7% 11/77
Moved in 2000 to 2009 13.7%±3.5 pp1,530±390 13.8%±0.3 pp160,353±3,324 ▼ -0.1% 46/77
Moved in 1990 to 1999 10.8%±2.5 pp1,204±277 8.2%±0.2 pp95,243±2,390 ▲ +2.6% 24/77
Moved in 1989 or Earlier 16.5%±3.5 pp1,838±385 8.7%±0.2 pp101,183±2,362 ▲ +7.8% 19/77
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 South Chicago
Moved Within the Past Year (of all residents) 5.9% ±2.2 pp5.9%±2.2 pp1,603 ±609
↳ Moved Within Cook County (of recent movers) 4.0% ±1.7 pp67.7%±14.8 pp1,085 ±475
↳ Moved from Different Illinois County (of recent movers) 0.8% ±1.2 pp13.5%±20.6 pp217 ±341
↳ Moved from Different State (of recent movers) 0.7% ±0.6 pp11.9%±9.0 pp191 ±162
↳ Moved from Abroad (of recent movers) 0.4% ±0.4 pp6.9%±5.7 pp110 ±100
Universe: Population 1 year and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Chicago City Difference Rank
Moved Within the Past Year (of all residents) 5.9%±2.2 pp5.9%±2.2 pp1,603±609 14.0%±0.3 pp14.0%±0.3 pp375,475±8,289 ▼ -8.1%▼ -8.1% 62/77
↳ Moved Within Cook County (of recent movers) 4.0%±1.7 pp67.7%±14.8 pp1,085±475 9.8%±0.3 pp69.9%±1.0 pp262,365±6,953 ▼ -5.8%▼ -2.2% 67/7760/77
↳ Moved from Different Illinois County (of recent movers) 0.8%±1.2 pp13.5%±20.6 pp217±341 0.8%±0.1 pp5.5%±0.4 pp20,552±1,626 0%▲ +8.1% 22/773/77
↳ Moved from Different State (of recent movers) 0.7%±0.6 pp11.9%±9.0 pp191±162 2.5%±0.1 pp17.6%±0.7 pp65,936±2,918 ▼ -1.8%▼ -5.6% 46/7734/77
↳ Moved from Abroad (of recent movers) 0.4%±0.4 pp6.9%±5.7 pp110±100 1.0%±0.1 pp7.1%±0.8 pp26,622±3,040 ▼ -0.6%▼ -0.2% 46/7731/77
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 South Chicago
Overall Vacancy Rate (of housing units) 19.5% ±2.5 pp19.5%±2.5 pp2,709 ±352
↳ Vacant: For Rent (of vacant units) 2.7% ±1.2 pp13.9%±5.8 pp377 ±165
↳ Vacant: For Sale (of vacant units) 1.3% ±0.9 pp6.6%±4.3 pp180 ±119
↳ Vacant: Owner's Residence Elsewhere (of vacant units) 0.3% ±0.5 pp1.3%±2.4 pp35 ±65
↳ Vacant: All Other (of vacant units) 15.3% ±2.5 pp78.1%±7.5 pp2,117 ±342
Rental Vacancy Rate (of rental units) 5.7% ±2.4 pp5.7%±2.4 pp—
Owner Vacancy Rate (of owner units) 3.5% ±2.3 pp3.5%±2.3 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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Overall Vacancy Rate (of housing units) 19.5%±2.5 pp19.5%±2.5 pp2,709±352 9.1%±0.2 pp9.1%±0.2 pp116,849±2,682 ▲ +10.4%▲ +10.4% 5/77
↳ Vacant: For Rent (of vacant units) 2.7%±1.2 pp13.9%±5.8 pp377±165 2.5%±0.1 pp27.1%±1.4 pp31,723±1,796 ▲ +0.2%▼ -13.2% 26/7757/77
↳ Vacant: For Sale (of vacant units) 1.3%±0.9 pp6.6%±4.3 pp180±119 0.6%±0.1 pp6.0%±0.7 pp7,037±795 ▲ +0.7%▲ +0.6% 10/7727/77
↳ Vacant: Owner's Residence Elsewhere (of vacant units) 0.3%±0.5 pp1.3%±2.4 pp35±65 0.2%±0.0 pp2.4%±0.5 pp2,831±587 0%▼ -1.1% 15/7725/77
↳ Vacant: All Other (of vacant units) 15.3%±2.5 pp78.1%±7.5 pp2,117±342 5.9%±0.3 pp64.4%±2.5 pp75,258±3,387 ▲ +9.4%▲ +13.7% 7/7718/77
Rental Vacancy Rate (of rental units) 5.7%±2.4 pp5.7%±2.4 pp— 4.8%±0.3 pp4.8%±0.3 pp— ▲ +0.9%▲ +0.9% 28/77
Owner Vacancy Rate (of owner units) 3.5%±2.3 pp3.5%±2.3 pp— 1.3%±0.1 pp1.3%±0.1 pp— ▲ +2.2%▲ +2.2% 8/77
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 South Chicago
Median Year Built 1941±2 yr
Pre-1940 56.7% ±3.1 pp7,857 ±428
1940-2009 42.7% ±5.1 pp5,920 ±703
2010+ 0.6% ±0.7 pp90 ±96
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Median Year Built 1941±2 yr 1953±1 yr ▼ −12 yrs 71/77
Pre-1940 56.7%±3.1 pp7,857±428 38.8%±0.4 pp495,715±4,678 ▲ +17.8% 11/77
1940-2009 42.7%±5.1 pp5,920±703 54.9%±0.6 pp700,698±7,435 ▼ -12.2% 61/77
2010+ 0.6%±0.7 pp90±96 6.3%±0.2 pp80,641±2,725 ▼ -5.7% 73/77
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 South Chicago
Population Density 8,241 /sq mi±624/sq mi
Single-Family Homes 31.5% ±3.9 pp4,372 ±544
Buildings With 2–4 Units 43.6% ±3.8 pp6,048 ±533
Buildings With 5–19 Units 16.5% ±3.3 pp2,283 ±459
Buildings With 20 or More Units 8.3% ±1.8 pp1,145 ±253
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Chicago City Difference Rank
Population Density 8,241 /sq mi±624/sq mi 11,748 /sq mi±26/sq mi ▼ −3,507 /sq mi 56/77
Single-Family Homes 31.5%±3.9 pp4,372±544 29.2%±0.3 pp372,679±3,989 ▲ +2.3% 38/77
Buildings With 2–4 Units 43.6%±3.8 pp6,048±533 27.4%±0.4 pp349,976±4,957 ▲ +16.2% 17/77
Buildings With 5–19 Units 16.5%±3.3 pp2,283±459 16.2%±0.3 pp206,420±4,124 ▲ +0.3% 29/77
Buildings With 20 or More Units 8.3%±1.8 pp1,145±253 27.0%±0.3 pp344,543±4,438 ▼ -18.7% 35/77
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Homes by Number of Bedrooms

Category South Chicago
Studio 2.7% ±1.4 pp380 ±196
1 Bedroom 18.1% ±2.8 pp2,507 ±393
2 Bedrooms 32.1% ±3.2 pp4,445 ±440
3 Bedrooms 34.3% ±4.4 pp4,761 ±617
4 Bedrooms 7.2% ±1.9 pp1,004 ±270
5 or More Bedrooms 5.6% ±1.8 pp770 ±255
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Chicago City Difference Rank
Studio 2.7%±1.4 pp380±196 7.5%±0.3 pp95,749±3,205 ▼ -4.8% 48/77
1 Bedroom 18.1%±2.8 pp2,507±393 20.1%±0.4 pp257,271±4,939 ▼ -2.1% 28/77
2 Bedrooms 32.1%±3.2 pp4,445±440 33.1%±0.3 pp422,866±4,221 ▼ -1.1% 38/77
3 Bedrooms 34.3%±4.4 pp4,761±617 26.1%±0.3 pp333,682±4,061 ▲ +8.2% 27/77
4 Bedrooms 7.2%±1.9 pp1,004±270 9.0%±0.2 pp115,453±2,426 ▼ -1.8% 61/77
5 or More Bedrooms 5.6%±1.8 pp770±255 4.1%±0.2 pp52,033±2,072 ▲ +1.5% 32/77
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Overcrowded Housing

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Category South Chicago
Overcrowded: More Than 1 Person per Room (of occupied housing units) 4.5% ±2.0 pp4.5%±2.0 pp506 ±226
↳ Moderately Overcrowded: 1.01–1.50 People per Room (of overcrowded units) 3.2% ±1.8 pp71.1%±23.4 pp360 ±200
↳ Severely Overcrowded: 1.51 or More People per Room (of overcrowded units) 1.3% ±1.0 pp28.9%±16.9 pp146 ±107
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Overcrowded: More Than 1 Person per Room (of occupied housing units) 4.5%±2.0 pp4.5%±2.0 pp506±226 3.4%±0.2 pp3.4%±0.2 pp39,979±1,996 ▲ +1.1%▲ +1.1% 22/77
↳ Moderately Overcrowded: 1.01–1.50 People per Room (of overcrowded units) 3.2%±1.8 pp71.1%±23.4 pp360±200 2.0%±0.1 pp58.2%±2.3 pp23,276±1,493 ▲ +1.2%▲ +12.9% 20/7732/76
↳ Severely Overcrowded: 1.51 or More People per Room (of overcrowded units) 1.3%±1.0 pp28.9%±16.9 pp146±107 1.4%±0.1 pp41.8%±2.6 pp16,703±1,328 ▼ -0.1%▼ -12.9% 31/7745/76
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 South Chicago
Natural Gas Heat 83.6% ±3.4 pp9,325 ±377
Electric Heat 9.8% ±3.2 pp1,097 ±358
Other Heating Source 6.6% ±3.1 pp736 ±340
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Chicago City Difference Rank
Natural Gas Heat 83.6%±3.4 pp9,325±377 77.5%±0.3 pp899,660±3,501 ▲ +6.0% 46/77
Electric Heat 9.8%±3.2 pp1,097±358 18.0%±0.3 pp208,937±3,864 ▼ -8.2% 42/77
Other Heating Source 6.6%±3.1 pp736±340 4.4%±0.2 pp51,603±2,173 ▲ +2.1% 13/77
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Costs & Affordability

Housing Cost Burden

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Category South Chicago
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing 35.3% ±4.5 pp3,941 ±503
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing 19.3% ±4.1 pp2,157 ±463
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing 45.3% ±4.6 pp5,059 ±509
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing 26.2% ±3.7 pp2,920 ±413
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing 35.3%±4.5 pp3,941±503 24.9%±0.5 pp289,047±6,215 ▲ +10.4% 50/77
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing 19.3%±4.1 pp2,157±463 23.8%±0.5 pp276,514±5,809 ▼ -4.5% 54/77
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing 45.3%±4.6 pp5,059±509 45.6%±0.6 pp529,378±6,577 ▼ -0.3% 21/77
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing 26.2%±3.7 pp2,920±413 24.0%±0.5 pp278,684±5,306 ▲ +2.2% 21/77
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 South Chicago
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $343±$49
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $634±$64
Median Monthly Housing Costs $998±$56
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $1,431±$63
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $1,920±$109
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $343±$49 $594±$11 ▼ −$251 68/77
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $634±$64 $1,011±$8 ▼ −$377 67/77
Median Monthly Housing Costs $998±$56 $1,560±$10 ▼ −$562 73/77
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $1,431±$63 $2,329±$13 ▼ −$899 72/77
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $1,920±$109 Over $3,000 ▼ −$1,080+ 74/77
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) $419 ±41 $428 ±44 $343 ±49 ▼ −$76▼ −$85▲ +$9
Chicago citywide $609 ±7 $606 ±7 $594 ±11 ▼ −$15▼ −$12▼ −$2
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $316 ±31 $349 ±36 $343 ±49 ▲ +$26▼ −$6▲ +$32
Chicago citywide $459 ±6 $494 ±6 $594 ±11 ▲ +$135▲ +$100▲ +$35
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $738 ±36 $743 ±39 $634 ±64 ▼ −$104▼ −$108▲ +$4
Chicago citywide $992 ±5 $1,001 ±5 $1,011 ±8 ▲ +$19▲ +$10▲ +$9
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $557 ±27 $605 ±32 $634 ±64 ▲ +$77▲ +$29▲ +$48
Chicago citywide $748 ±3 $816 ±4 $1,011 ±8 ▲ +$262▲ +$195▲ +$67
Median Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,103 ±49 $1,026 ±43 $998 ±56 ▼ −$105▼ −$28▼ −$77
Chicago citywide $1,493 ±8 $1,523 ±6 $1,560 ±10 ▲ +$67▲ +$37▲ +$29
Median Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $833 ±37 $836 ±35 $998 ±56 ▲ +$166▲ +$162▲ +$4
Chicago citywide $1,127 ±6 $1,241 ±5 $1,560 ±10 ▲ +$433▲ +$319▲ +$114
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,685 ±63 $1,535 ±71 $1,431 ±63 ▼ −$254▼ −$104▼ −$149
Chicago citywide $2,333 ±12 $2,326 ±10 $2,329 ±13 ▼ −$4▲ +$3▼ −$7
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $1,271 ±48 $1,251 ±58 $1,431 ±63 ▲ +$159▲ +$180▼ −$20
Chicago citywide $1,761 ±9 $1,896 ±8 $2,329 ±13 ▲ +$569▲ +$434▲ +$135
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $2,266 ±107 $2,076 ±116 $1,920 ±109 ▼ −$347▼ −$157▼ −$190
Chicago citywide — $3,316 ±20 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $1,710 ±81 $1,692 ±94 $1,920 ±109 ▲ +$209▲ +$227▼ −$18
Chicago citywide — $2,703 ±16 — ———

Rent

Rent measure
Category South Chicago
Average Rent Plus Utilities $1,026±$95
10th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $321±$60
25th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $658±$131
Median Rent Plus Utilities $966±$46
75th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,231±$66
90th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,575±$181
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Average Rent Plus Utilities $1,026±$95 $1,613±$12 ▼ −$587 73/77
10th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $321±$60 $696±$20 ▼ −$376 68/77
25th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $658±$131 $1,043±$8 ▼ −$385 69/77
Median Rent Plus Utilities $966±$46 $1,440±$10 ▼ −$474 73/77
75th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,231±$66 $2,021±$21 ▼ −$790 75/77
90th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,575±$181 $2,738±$29 ▼ −$1,163 74/77
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 South Chicago
Average Rent $774±$55
10th Percentile Rent $229±$43
25th Percentile Rent $459±$101
Median Rent $806±$39
75th Percentile Rent $1,042±$68
90th Percentile Rent $1,235±$87
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Average Rent $774±$55 $1,452±$11 ▼ −$678 74/77
10th Percentile Rent $229±$43 $564±$21 ▼ −$335 69/77
25th Percentile Rent $459±$101 $913±$7 ▼ −$454 72/77
Median Rent $806±$39 $1,262±$12 ▼ −$456 74/77
75th Percentile Rent $1,042±$68 $1,868±$13 ▼ −$826 74/77
90th Percentile Rent $1,235±$87 $2,528±$38 ▼ −$1,293 75/77
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 South Chicago
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,702±$138
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,017±$79
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,319±$121
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,666±$104
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,985±$147
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,483±$218
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,702±$138 $2,734±$24 ▼ −$1,032 61/77
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,017±$79 $1,270±$14 ▼ −$253 63/77
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,319±$121 $1,697±$14 ▼ −$378 61/77
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,666±$104 $2,339±$17 ▼ −$673 64/77
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,985±$147 $3,269±$31 ▼ −$1,284 67/77
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,483±$218 Over $4,000 ▼ −$1,517+ 66/77
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) $1,952 ±59 $1,781 ±73 $1,702 ±138 ▼ −$250▼ −$79▼ −$171
Chicago citywide $2,855 ±19 $2,793 ±23 $2,734 ±24 ▼ −$121▼ −$60▼ −$61
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,473 ±45 $1,452 ±59 $1,702 ±138 ▲ +$229▲ +$250▼ −$21
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) $1,122 ±163 $1,049 ±134 $1,017 ±79 ▼ −$105▼ −$31▼ −$74
Chicago citywide $1,403 ±11 $1,356 ±11 $1,270 ±14 ▼ −$133▼ −$86▼ −$47
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $847 ±123 $855 ±109 $1,017 ±79 ▲ +$170▲ +$163▲ +$8
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) $1,536 ±97 $1,382 ±128 $1,319 ±121 ▼ −$217▼ −$63▼ −$154
Chicago citywide $1,874 ±12 $1,800 ±12 $1,697 ±14 ▼ −$177▼ −$103▼ −$74
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,159 ±74 $1,126 ±104 $1,319 ±121 ▲ +$160▲ +$193▼ −$33
Chicago citywide $1,414 ±9 $1,467 ±10 $1,697 ±14 ▲ +$283▲ +$230▲ +$53
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,887 ±74 $1,792 ±109 $1,666 ±104 ▼ −$222▼ −$127▼ −$95
Chicago citywide $2,526 ±13 $2,422 ±13 $2,339 ±17 ▼ −$187▼ −$83▼ −$103
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,424 ±56 $1,461 ±89 $1,666 ±104 ▲ +$241▲ +$205▲ +$36
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) $2,369 ±99 $2,221 ±89 $1,985 ±147 ▼ −$384▼ −$237▼ −$148
Chicago citywide $3,447 ±25 $3,343 ±25 $3,269 ±31 ▼ −$178▼ −$74▼ −$104
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,788 ±75 $1,810 ±72 $1,985 ±147 ▲ +$197▲ +$174▲ +$23
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) $2,841 ±221 $2,589 ±237 $2,483 ±218 ▼ −$357▼ −$106▼ −$252
Chicago citywide — $4,578 ±59 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $2,144 ±167 $2,110 ±193 $2,483 ±218 ▲ +$339▲ +$373▼ −$34
Chicago citywide — $3,731 ±48 — ———

Monthly Homeowner Costs Without a Mortgage

Category South Chicago
Average Monthly Owner Costs $720±$85
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $362±$39
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $470±$56
Median Monthly Owner Costs $664±$65
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $948±$125
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $1,095±$186
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Average Monthly Owner Costs $720±$85 $1,078±$22 ▼ −$357 61/77
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $362±$39 $418±$8 ▼ −$56 52/77
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $470±$56 $601±$8 ▼ −$130 65/77
Median Monthly Owner Costs $664±$65 $859±$10 ▼ −$195 60/77
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $948±$125 $1,197±$18 ▼ −$249 51/77
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $1,095±$186 Over $1,500 ▼ −$405+ 58/77
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) $691 ±60 $667 ±47 $720 ±85 ▲ +$29▲ +$53▼ −$23
Chicago citywide $957 ±15 $1,028 ±10 $1,078 ±22 ▲ +$121▲ +$50▲ +$71
Average Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $521 ±46 $544 ±38 $720 ±85 ▲ +$199▲ +$176▲ +$23
Chicago citywide $722 ±11 $838 ±8 $1,078 ±22 ▲ +$355▲ +$240▲ +$116
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $372 ±57 $372 ±35 $362 ±39 ▼ −$10▼ −$10– $0
Chicago citywide $429 ±6 $469 ±7 $418 ±8 ▼ −$11▼ −$51▲ +$40
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $281 ±43 $303 ±29 $362 ±39 ▲ +$81▲ +$59▲ +$23
Chicago citywide $324 ±5 $382 ±5 $418 ±8 ▲ +$95▲ +$36▲ +$59
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $475 ±31 $491 ±56 $470 ±56 ▼ −$4▼ −$21▲ +$16
Chicago citywide $586 ±6 $629 ±6 $601 ±8 ▲ +$14▼ −$28▲ +$43
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $358 ±24 $400 ±46 $470 ±56 ▲ +$112▲ +$70▲ +$42
Chicago citywide $442 ±4 $513 ±5 $601 ±8 ▲ +$158▲ +$88▲ +$70
Median Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $623 ±68 $660 ±51 $664 ±65 ▲ +$41▲ +$4▲ +$38
Chicago citywide $815 ±9 $860 ±7 $859 ±10 ▲ +$44▼ −$1▲ +$45
Median Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $470 ±51 $538 ±42 $664 ±65 ▲ +$194▲ +$126▲ +$68
Chicago citywide $615 ±7 $701 ±6 $859 ±10 ▲ +$244▲ +$158▲ +$86
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $812 ±59 $883 ±66 $948 ±125 ▲ +$136▲ +$65▲ +$71
Chicago citywide — $1,206 ±14 $1,197 ±18 —▼ −$9—
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $613 ±45 $720 ±54 $948 ±125 ▲ +$335▲ +$228▲ +$107
Chicago citywide — $983 ±12 $1,197 ±18 —▲ +$214—
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $1,053 ±105 $1,095 ±186 —▲ +$42—
Chicago citywide — $1,767 ±35 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) — $858 ±85 $1,095 ±186 —▲ +$237—
Chicago citywide — $1,440 ±28 — ———

Home Values

Category South Chicago
Average Home Value $261,825±$76,323
10th Percentile Home Value $62,830±$18,405
25th Percentile Home Value $109,309±$15,739
Median Home Value $193,588±$21,158
75th Percentile Home Value $264,725±$16,231
90th Percentile Home Value $349,660±$97,756
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Average Home Value $261,825±$76,323 $437,638±$7,358 ▼ −$175,813 49/77
10th Percentile Home Value $62,830±$18,405 $129,150±$3,756 ▼ −$66,320 72/77
25th Percentile Home Value $109,309±$15,739 $217,800±$1,804 ▼ −$108,491 71/77
Median Home Value $193,588±$21,158 $334,100±$2,424 ▼ −$140,512 66/77
75th Percentile Home Value $264,725±$16,231 $497,700±$3,730 ▼ −$232,975 65/77
90th Percentile Home Value $349,660±$97,756 $809,159±$15,691 ▼ −$459,500 67/77
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) $179,457 ±11,770 $331,132 ±107,747 $261,825 ±76,323 ▲ +$82,368▼ −$69,306▲ +$151,675
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) $135,433 ±8,883 $269,873 ±87,814 $261,825 ±76,323 ▲ +$126,392▼ −$8,048▲ +$134,440
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) $63,447 ±16,939 $69,898 ±11,033 $62,830 ±18,405 ▼ −$617▼ −$7,068▲ +$6,451
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) $47,882 ±12,784 $56,967 ±8,992 $62,830 ±18,405 ▲ +$14,948▲ +$5,863▲ +$9,085
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) $108,072 ±10,326 $110,679 ±11,913 $109,309 ±15,739 ▲ +$1,237▼ −$1,371▲ +$2,607
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) $81,560 ±7,793 $90,204 ±9,709 $109,309 ±15,739 ▲ +$27,749▲ +$19,105▲ +$8,644
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) $158,456 ±9,632 $170,199 ±18,461 $193,588 ±21,158 ▲ +$35,132▲ +$23,389▲ +$11,743
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) $119,584 ±7,269 $138,712 ±15,046 $193,588 ±21,158 ▲ +$74,004▲ +$54,875▲ +$19,128
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) $229,544 ±14,657 $238,577 ±19,544 $264,725 ±16,231 ▲ +$35,182▲ +$26,148▲ +$9,033
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) $173,233 ±11,062 $194,441 ±15,929 $264,725 ±16,231 ▲ +$91,492▲ +$70,285▲ +$21,208
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) $339,016 ±33,757 $342,262 ±55,524 $349,660 ±97,756 ▲ +$10,644▲ +$7,397▲ +$3,247
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) $255,850 ±25,476 $278,944 ±45,252 $349,660 ±97,756 ▲ +$93,810▲ +$70,715▲ +$23,095
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 South Chicago
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units (of housing units) 12.6%12.6%1,743
↳ Housing Choice Vouchers (of HUD-subsidized units) 6.8%54.4%949
↳ Public Housing (of HUD-subsidized units) 2.9%23.1%402
↳ Project-Based Section 8 (of HUD-subsidized units) 2.3%18.0%313
↳ Other Project-Based Programs (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.6%4.5%79
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units (of housing units) 12.6%12.6%1,743 8.3%8.3%106,578 ▲ +4.2%▲ +4.2% 23/77
↳ Housing Choice Vouchers (of HUD-subsidized units) 6.8%54.4%949 4.8%57.2%60,910 ▲ +2.1%▼ -2.7% 26/7754/77
↳ Public Housing (of HUD-subsidized units) 2.9%23.1%402 1.1%13.8%14,721 ▲ +1.7%▲ +9.3% 9/7714/77
↳ Project-Based Section 8 (of HUD-subsidized units) 2.3%18.0%313 2.1%25.7%27,383 ▲ +0.1%▼ -7.7% 23/7730/77
↳ Other Project-Based Programs (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.6%4.5%79 0.3%3.3%3,564 ▲ +0.3%▲ +1.2% 16/7715/77
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 13.6%1,914 12.6%1,789 12.6%1,743 ▼ −1.0 pp▼ −171– 0.0 pp▼ −46▼ −1.0 pp▼ −125
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 7.8%1,094 7.5%1,065 6.8%949 ▼ −0.9 pp▼ −145▼ −0.6 pp▼ −116▼ −0.3 pp▼ −29
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 3.2%446 2.8%405 2.9%402 ▼ −0.3 pp▼ −44▲ +0.1 pp▼ −3▼ −0.3 pp▼ −41
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 2.6%365 2.2%313 2.3%313 ▼ −0.3 pp▼ −52▲ +0.1 pp– 0▼ −0.4 pp▼ −52
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 0.1%9 0.0%6 0.6%79 ▲ +0.5 pp▲ +70▲ +0.5 pp▲ +73– 0.0 pp▼ −3
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 South Chicago
Average Household Income $15,240
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $386
Average Monthly Government Spending $1,342
Below 30% of Area Median Income 86.9%1,309
With Children 36.8%554
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 29.5%444
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Average Household Income $15,240 $17,032 ▼ -$1,792 71/75
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $386 $425 ▼ -$39 65/75
Average Monthly Government Spending $1,342 $1,389 ▼ -$47 26/75
Below 30% of Area Median Income 86.9%1,309 83.0%77,427 ▲ +3.9 pp 10/75
With Children 36.8%554 31.0%28,919 ▲ +5.8 pp 31/75
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 29.5%444 32.0%29,852 ▼ -2.5 pp 51/75
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 $10,615 $12,361 $15,233 ▲ +$4,618▲ +$2,872▲ +$1,746
Chicago citywide $12,156 $13,665 $17,032 ▲ +$4,876▲ +$3,367▲ +$1,509
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $282 $317 $386 ▲ +$103▲ +$69▲ +$34
Chicago citywide $310 $340 $425 ▲ +$115▲ +$85▲ +$30
Average Monthly Government Spending $910 $1,001 $1,340 ▲ +$430▲ +$339▲ +$91
Chicago citywide $916 $1,017 $1,389 ▲ +$473▲ +$372▲ +$101
Below 30% of Area Median Income 84.4%— 84.3%— 86.9%— ▲ +2.6 pp—▲ +2.6 pp—▼ −0.1 pp—
Chicago citywide 80.0%— 81.0%— 83.0%— ▲ +3.0 pp—▲ +2.0 pp—▲ +1.0 pp—
With Children — — 36.8%— ——————
Chicago citywide — — 31.0%— ——————
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 32.9%— 33.6%— 29.4%— ▼ −3.4 pp—▼ −4.1 pp—▲ +0.7 pp—

Environment

Tree Canopy and Land Cover

Category South Chicago
Total Tree Canopy 20.1%431 acres
Impervious Surfaces (No Canopy) 44.3%951 acres
Natural Open Surfaces 35.6%763 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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Total Tree Canopy 20.1%431 acres 18.4%25,934 acres ▲ +1.7% 28/77
Impervious Surfaces (No Canopy) 44.3%951 acres 60.2%84,955 acres ▼ -15.8% 69/77
Natural Open Surfaces 35.6%763 acres 21.5%30,331 acres ▲ +14.1% 4/77
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 South Chicago
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 21.2% ±4.3 pp5,839 ±1,187
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 37.9% ±5.3 pp10,456 ±1,471
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 40.9% ±5.2 pp11,256 ±1,438
Homes Without Air Conditioning 7.0%1,928
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 21.2%±4.3 pp5,839±1,187 26.1%±0.5 pp707,660±13,869 ▼ -4.9% 44/77
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 37.9%±5.3 pp10,456±1,471 44.1%±0.6 pp1,195,950±15,462 ▼ -6.2% 67/77
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 40.9%±5.2 pp11,256±1,438 29.8%±0.5 pp807,615±13,763 ▲ +11.1% 15/77
Homes Without Air Conditioning 7.0%1,928 4.2%114,494 ▲ +2.8% 8/77
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 South Chicago
Drove Alone 64.7% ±4.5 pp5,607 ±392
Carpooled 13.2% ±5.2 pp1,144 ±453
Public Transit 15.5% ±4.7 pp1,338 ±411
Walked 4.1% ±2.6 pp358 ±222
Bikes 0.3% ±0.6 pp27 ±54
Other Commute Mode 1.1% ±0.8 pp98 ±65
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Chicago City Difference Rank
Drove Alone 64.7%±4.5 pp5,607±392 56.6%±0.4 pp772,696±5,998 ▲ +8.1% 28/77
Carpooled 13.2%±5.2 pp1,144±453 9.3%±0.3 pp126,918±3,980 ▲ +3.9% 18/77
Public Transit 15.5%±4.7 pp1,338±411 22.4%±0.4 pp305,691±6,011 ▼ -7.0% 53/77
Walked 4.1%±2.6 pp358±222 7.3%±0.3 pp100,269±3,456 ▼ -3.2% 26/77
Bikes 0.3%±0.6 pp27±54 1.8%±0.1 pp24,441±1,693 ▼ -1.5% 48/77
Other Commute Mode 1.1%±0.8 pp98±65 2.5%±0.1 pp34,356±1,772 ▼ -1.4% 45/77
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 South Chicago
Average Commute Time (minutes) 36 min±2.1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 11.4% ±3.7 pp983 ±318
15–29 Minutes 22.2% ±5.4 pp1,926 ±464
30–44 Minutes 25.5% ±5.1 pp2,210 ±443
45–59 Minutes 17.8% ±4.4 pp1,545 ±382
60 Minutes or More 23.0% ±5.6 pp1,996 ±485
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Chicago City Difference Rank
Average Commute Time (minutes) 36 min±2.1 min 33 min±0.2 min ▲ +3 min 25/76
Less Than 15 Minutes 11.4%±3.7 pp983±318 13.0%±0.3 pp140,252±3,438 ▼ -1.7% 39/77
15–29 Minutes 22.2%±5.4 pp1,926±464 29.9%±0.5 pp322,586±5,056 ▼ -7.7% 68/77
30–44 Minutes 25.5%±5.1 pp2,210±443 29.6%±0.4 pp318,782±4,584 ▼ -4.1% 64/77
45–59 Minutes 17.8%±4.4 pp1,545±382 14.0%±0.3 pp151,451±3,075 ▲ +3.8% 14/77
60 Minutes or More 23.0%±5.6 pp1,996±485 13.4%±0.3 pp144,940±3,715 ▲ +9.6% 5/77
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Vehicle Access

Category South Chicago
Average Vehicles per Household 1.05±0.11
Households With No Vehicle 32.5% ±4.4 pp3,623 ±496
Households With 1 Vehicle 38.1% ±4.5 pp4,249 ±498
Households With 2 or More Vehicles 29.4% ±4.9 pp3,286 ±545
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Chicago City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household 1.05±0.11 1.12±0.01 ▼ −0.07 49/77
Households With No Vehicle 32.5%±4.4 pp3,623±496 26.6%±0.4 pp308,497±5,087 ▲ +5.9% 23/77
Households With 1 Vehicle 38.1%±4.5 pp4,249±498 45.2%±0.4 pp524,900±5,145 ▼ -7.2% 61/77
Households With 2 or More Vehicles 29.4%±4.9 pp3,286±545 28.2%±0.4 pp326,808±4,200 ▲ +1.3% 44/77
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Where South Chicago Residents Work

Category South Chicago
Loop 18.8%1,755
Near North Side 7.2%672
Near West Side 5.1%472
South Chicago 1.8%164
Hyde Park 1.7%162
All other city neighborhoods 25.8%2,405
Outside the city 39.7%3,709
↳ South Holland village, IL 1.0%94
↳ Oak Lawn village, IL 0.8%73
↳ Springfield city, IL 0.8%72
↳ Homewood village, IL 0.8%71
↳ Downers Grove village, IL 0.7%68
↳ All other Illinois locations 30.7%2,869
Out of state 4.9%462
Note: The table shows the five most common work neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for neighborhood 46 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 South Chicago
Loop 18.8%1,755
Near North Side 7.2%672
Near West Side 5.1%472
South Chicago 1.8%164
Hyde Park 1.7%162
All other city neighborhoods 25.8%2,405
Outside the city 39.7%3,709
↳ South Holland village, IL 1.0%94
↳ Oak Lawn village, IL 0.8%73
↳ Springfield city, IL 0.8%72
↳ Homewood village, IL 0.8%71
↳ Downers Grove village, IL 0.7%68
↳ All other Illinois locations 30.7%2,869
Out of state 4.9%462
Note: The table shows the five most common work neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for neighborhood 46 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 18.0%1,649 17.7%1,659 18.8%1,755 ▲ +0.8 pp▲ +106▲ +1.1 pp▲ +96▼ −0.2 pp▲ +10
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 6.1%559 7.4%694 7.2%672 ▲ +1.1 pp▲ +113▼ −0.2 pp▼ −22▲ +1.3 pp▲ +135
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 7.0%646 5.2%483 5.1%472 ▼ −2.0 pp▼ −174▼ −0.1 pp▼ −11▼ −1.9 pp▼ −163
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
South Chicago 2.3%215 1.9%181 1.8%164 ▼ −0.6 pp▼ −51▼ −0.2 pp▼ −17▼ −0.4 pp▼ −34
Chicago citywide 0.2%1,668 0.1%1,377 0.1%1,395 – 0.0 pp▼ −273– 0.0 pp▲ +18– 0.0 pp▼ −291
Hyde Park 2.3%210 1.6%154 1.7%162 ▼ −0.6 pp▼ −48▲ +0.1 pp▲ +8▼ −0.6 pp▼ −56
Chicago citywide 1.5%16,641 1.4%16,773 1.6%18,756 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,115▲ +0.2 pp▲ +1,983▼ −0.1 pp▲ +132
All other city neighborhoods 26.9%2,468 26.1%2,446 25.8%2,405 ▼ −1.2 pp▼ −63▼ −0.4 pp▼ −41▼ −0.8 pp▼ −22
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 37.3%3,422 40.0%3,737 39.7%3,709 ▲ +2.4 pp▲ +287▼ −0.2 pp▼ −28▲ +2.6 pp▲ +315
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
South Holland village, IL 0.6%59 0.8%74 1.0%94 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +35▲ +0.2 pp▲ +20▲ +0.1 pp▲ +15
Chicago citywide 0.2%1,900 0.2%1,991 0.2%1,994 – 0.0 pp▲ +94– 0.0 pp▲ +3– 0.0 pp▲ +91
Oak Lawn village, IL 0.8%70 0.8%75 0.8%73 – 0.0 pp▲ +3– 0.0 pp▼ −2– 0.0 pp▲ +5
Chicago citywide 0.5%5,230 0.5%5,563 0.4%5,394 – 0.0 pp▲ +164– 0.0 pp▼ −169– 0.0 pp▲ +333
Springfield city, IL 0.7%68 0.7%65 0.8%72 – 0.0 pp▲ +4▲ +0.1 pp▲ +7– 0.0 pp▼ −3
Chicago citywide 0.4%4,891 0.4%5,358 0.5%6,176 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,285▲ +0.1 pp▲ +818– 0.0 pp▲ +467
Homewood village, IL 0.2%22 0.5%50 0.8%71 ▲ +0.5 pp▲ +49▲ +0.2 pp▲ +21▲ +0.3 pp▲ +28
Chicago citywide 0.1%817 0.1%1,645 0.2%1,839 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,022– 0.0 pp▲ +194▲ +0.1 pp▲ +828
Downers Grove village, IL 0.4%41 0.5%47 0.7%68 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +27▲ +0.2 pp▲ +21▲ +0.1 pp▲ +6
Chicago citywide 0.4%4,905 0.5%5,933 0.6%7,305 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +2,400▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,372▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,028
All other Illinois locations 28.2%2,587 30.7%2,868 30.7%2,869 ▲ +2.5 pp▲ +282▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1▲ +2.4 pp▲ +281
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 5.2%475 4.9%463 4.9%462 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −13– 0.0 pp▼ −1▼ −0.2 pp▼ −12
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 South Chicago

Category South Chicago
South Chicago 6.4%164
East Side 5.9%152
South Shore 3.5%90
South Deering 2.7%68
Auburn Gresham 2.0%51
All other city neighborhoods 34.0%870
Outside the city 45.4%1,162
↳ Calumet City city, IL 1.8%47
↳ Oak Lawn village, IL 1.4%37
↳ Lansing village, IL 1.3%32
↳ Tinley Park village, IL 1.1%27
↳ South Holland village, IL 0.9%24
↳ All other Illinois locations 28.2%720
Out of state 10.8%275
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 46; 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 South Chicago
South Chicago 6.4%164
East Side 5.9%152
South Shore 3.5%90
South Deering 2.7%68
Auburn Gresham 2.0%51
All other city neighborhoods 34.0%870
Outside the city 45.4%1,162
↳ Calumet City city, IL 1.8%47
↳ Oak Lawn village, IL 1.4%37
↳ Lansing village, IL 1.3%32
↳ Tinley Park village, IL 1.1%27
↳ South Holland village, IL 0.9%24
↳ All other Illinois locations 28.2%720
Out of state 10.8%275
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 46; 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
South Chicago 6.8%215 7.4%181 6.4%164 ▼ −0.4 pp▼ −51▼ −1.0 pp▼ −17▲ +0.6 pp▼ −34
Chicago citywide 0.4%5,747 0.4%5,617 0.4%5,630 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −117– 0.0 pp▲ +13– 0.0 pp▼ −130
East Side 5.0%157 8.1%197 5.9%152 ▲ +1.0 pp▼ −5▼ −2.1 pp▼ −45▲ +3.1 pp▲ +40
Chicago citywide 0.3%4,299 0.3%4,660 0.3%4,760 – 0.0 pp▲ +461– 0.0 pp▲ +100– 0.0 pp▲ +361
South Shore 3.4%109 3.0%73 3.5%90 ▲ +0.1 pp▼ −19▲ +0.5 pp▲ +17▼ −0.4 pp▼ −36
Chicago citywide 0.9%11,525 0.9%12,639 0.8%12,185 – 0.0 pp▲ +660▼ −0.1 pp▼ −454– 0.0 pp▲ +1,114
South Deering 2.8%89 3.1%76 2.7%68 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −21▼ −0.5 pp▼ −8▲ +0.3 pp▼ −13
Chicago citywide 0.2%3,131 0.2%3,223 0.2%3,201 – 0.0 pp▲ +70– 0.0 pp▼ −22– 0.0 pp▲ +92
Auburn Gresham 1.6%52 1.8%43 2.0%51 ▲ +0.4 pp▼ −1▲ +0.2 pp▲ +8▲ +0.1 pp▼ −9
Chicago citywide 0.8%10,351 0.8%10,742 0.7%10,618 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +267– 0.0 pp▼ −124– 0.0 pp▲ +391
All other city neighborhoods 32.6%1,032 33.1%807 34.0%870 ▲ +1.4 pp▼ −162▲ +0.9 pp▲ +63▲ +0.5 pp▼ −225
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 47.3%1,497 43.5%1,059 45.4%1,162 ▼ −1.9 pp▼ −335▲ +2.0 pp▲ +103▼ −3.8 pp▼ −438
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
Calumet City city, IL 1.5%48 2.1%51 1.8%47 ▲ +0.3 pp▼ −1▼ −0.3 pp▼ −4▲ +0.6 pp▲ +3
Chicago citywide 0.3%4,281 0.3%4,579 0.3%4,802 – 0.0 pp▲ +521– 0.0 pp▲ +223– 0.0 pp▲ +298
Oak Lawn village, IL 1.1%36 1.2%30 1.4%37 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +1▲ +0.2 pp▲ +7▲ +0.1 pp▼ −6
Chicago citywide 0.7%9,277 0.7%9,503 0.7%9,767 – 0.0 pp▲ +490– 0.0 pp▲ +264– 0.0 pp▲ +226
Lansing village, IL 1.7%54 2.0%49 1.3%32 ▼ −0.5 pp▼ −22▼ −0.8 pp▼ −17▲ +0.3 pp▼ −5
Chicago citywide 0.2%3,156 0.2%3,077 0.2%3,486 – 0.0 pp▲ +330– 0.0 pp▲ +409– 0.0 pp▼ −79
Tinley Park village, IL 0.8%24 0.9%23 1.1%27 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +3▲ +0.1 pp▲ +4▲ +0.2 pp▼ −1
Chicago citywide 0.4%5,559 0.4%5,763 0.4%5,689 – 0.0 pp▲ +130– 0.0 pp▼ −74– 0.0 pp▲ +204
South Holland village, IL 0.5%15 0.7%18 0.9%24 ▲ +0.5 pp▲ +9▲ +0.2 pp▲ +6▲ +0.3 pp▲ +3
Chicago citywide 0.2%2,615 0.2%2,689 0.2%2,892 – 0.0 pp▲ +277– 0.0 pp▲ +203– 0.0 pp▲ +74
All other Illinois locations 32.1%1,017 25.6%624 28.2%720 ▼ −4.0 pp▼ −297▲ +2.5 pp▲ +96▼ −6.5 pp▼ −393
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 9.1%288 10.5%256 10.8%275 ▲ +1.7 pp▼ −13▲ +0.2 pp▲ +19▲ +1.4 pp▼ −32
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 South Chicago
No Computer or Smartphone 11.4% ±2.8 pp1,270 ±308
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop 21.3% ±3.9 pp2,372 ±436
Desktop or Laptop Available 59.5% ±4.6 pp6,638 ±509
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Chicago City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 11.4%±2.8 pp1,270±308 5.1%±0.2 pp58,709±2,246 ▲ +6.3% 7/77
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop 21.3%±3.9 pp2,372±436 10.4%±0.3 pp120,218±3,642 ▲ +10.9% 9/77
Desktop or Laptop Available 59.5%±4.6 pp6,638±509 79.7%±0.4 pp924,956±4,919 ▼ -20.2% 74/77
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Internet Access

Category South Chicago
Has Internet Access 87.9% ±4.0 pp9,803 ±441
Cellular Data Plan Only 23.9% ±4.4 pp2,671 ±491
Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription 4.0% ±1.6 pp442 ±177
No Internet Access 12.1% ±2.8 pp1,355 ±313
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category South Chicago City Difference Rank
Has Internet Access 87.9%±4.0 pp9,803±441 93.1%±0.3 pp1,080,419±3,310 ▼ -5.3% 60/77
Cellular Data Plan Only 23.9%±4.4 pp2,671±491 12.5%±0.3 pp145,219±3,463 ▲ +11.4% 3/77
Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription 4.0%±1.6 pp442±177 3.9%±0.2 pp45,350±1,940 ▲ +0.1% 27/77
No Internet Access 12.1%±2.8 pp1,355±313 6.9%±0.2 pp79,786±2,730 ▲ +5.3% 18/77
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Category South Chicago
Uninsured Residents 11.5% ±2.0 pp3,176 ±552
↳ Uninsured Children Under 19 3.9% ±2.7 pp1,082 ±757
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64 18.7% ±3.3 pp5,144 ±922
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older 0.8% ±0.8 pp222 ±223
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Uninsured Residents 11.5%±2.0 pp3,176±552 9.8%±0.2 pp264,391±5,709 ▲ +1.8% 24/77
↳ Uninsured Children Under 19 3.9%±2.7 pp1,082±757 3.9%±0.3 pp104,687±8,934 ▲ +0.1% 31/77
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64 18.7%±3.3 pp5,144±922 13.3%±0.3 pp361,430±8,516 ▲ +5.3% 17/77
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older 0.8%±0.8 pp222±223 1.7%±0.3 pp46,718±7,265 ▼ -0.9% 49/77
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 South Chicago
Insured (Any Coverage) 88.5% ±2.0 pp24,371 ±552
Coverage types (may overlap)
Employer-Based Insurance 31.1% ±3.8 pp8,569 ±1,049
Direct-Purchase Insurance 3.6% ±0.9 pp992 ±256
Medicare 16.8% ±1.7 pp4,620 ±456
Medicaid 40.4% ±3.5 pp11,136 ±971
Military Health Coverage (TRICARE / VA) 1.0% ±0.8 pp284 ±225
Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified 4.9% ±1.5 pp1,350 ±416
Uninsured 11.5% ±2.0 pp3,175 ±552
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Insured (Any Coverage) 88.5%±2.0 pp24,371±552 90.2%±0.2 pp2,424,871±5,689 ▼ -1.8% 54/77
Coverage types (may overlap)
Employer-Based Insurance 31.1%±3.8 pp8,569±1,049 51.2%±0.4 pp1,376,912±9,468 ▼ -20.1% 65/77
Direct-Purchase Insurance 3.6%±0.9 pp992±256 8.5%±0.2 pp227,424±5,112 ▼ -4.9% 76/77
Medicare 16.8%±1.7 pp4,620±456 12.6%±0.2 pp339,804±4,911 ▲ +4.1% 18/77
Medicaid 40.4%±3.5 pp11,136±971 22.2%±0.3 pp596,931±7,773 ▲ +18.2% 12/77
Military Health Coverage (TRICARE / VA) 1.0%±0.8 pp284±225 0.3%±0.0 pp7,201±787 ▲ +0.8% 4/77
Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified 4.9%±1.5 pp1,350±416 3.8%±0.1 pp102,777±3,544 ▲ +1.1% 27/77
Uninsured 11.5%±2.0 pp3,175±552 9.8%±0.2 pp262,018±5,689 ▲ +1.8% 24/77
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 South Chicago
Adults With at Least One Disability 22.4% ±2.5 pp4,663 ±519
Mobility Disability 13.3% ±1.8 pp2,766 ±367
Hearing Disability 4.8% ±1.5 pp1,000 ±302
Vision Disability 4.8% ±1.4 pp1,001 ±290
Cognitive Disability 7.1% ±1.8 pp1,473 ±376
Self-Care Disability 5.0% ±1.2 pp1,037 ±257
Independent Living Disability 10.6% ±1.7 pp2,207 ±350
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Adults With at Least One Disability 22.4%±2.5 pp4,663±519 14.0%±0.2 pp303,665±4,797 ▲ +8.3% 13/77
Mobility Disability 13.3%±1.8 pp2,766±367 7.6%±0.2 pp163,666±3,398 ▲ +5.7% 17/77
Hearing Disability 4.8%±1.5 pp1,000±302 2.8%±0.1 pp61,430±2,337 ▲ +2.0% 8/77
Vision Disability 4.8%±1.4 pp1,001±290 3.0%±0.1 pp64,544±2,269 ▲ +1.8% 14/77
Cognitive Disability 7.1%±1.8 pp1,473±376 5.2%±0.1 pp112,824±2,939 ▲ +1.9% 19/77
Self-Care Disability 5.0%±1.2 pp1,037±257 2.7%±0.1 pp57,758±2,261 ▲ +2.3% 12/77
Independent Living Disability 10.6%±1.7 pp2,207±350 5.7%±0.2 pp123,651±3,247 ▲ +4.9% 9/77
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 South Chicago
Arthritis 26.7%5,662
High Blood Pressure 43.1%9,152
Cancer 5.0%1,069
Current Asthma 12.4%2,639
Coronary Heart Disease 7.4%1,580
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 8.9%1,885
Diabetes 19.3%4,103
High Cholesterol 35.1%7,441
Obesity 42.4%9,005
Stroke 5.7%1,212
Lost All Natural Teeth 5.5%1,177
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Arthritis 26.7%5,662 19.6%409,178 ▲ +7.1% 15/77
High Blood Pressure 43.1%9,152 29.7%620,030 ▲ +13.4% 17/77
Cancer 5.0%1,069 5.0%104,382 0% 36/77
Current Asthma 12.4%2,639 10.2%212,940 ▲ +2.2% 22/77
Coronary Heart Disease 7.4%1,580 4.8%100,207 ▲ +2.6% 9/77
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 8.9%1,885 5.5%114,820 ▲ +3.4% 13/77
Diabetes 19.3%4,103 12.0%250,517 ▲ +7.3% 10/77
High Cholesterol 35.1%7,441 31.6%659,696 ▲ +3.5% 15/77
Obesity 42.4%9,005 32.6%680,572 ▲ +9.8% 16/77
Stroke 5.7%1,212 3.3%68,892 ▲ +2.4% 11/77
Lost All Natural Teeth 5.5%1,177 2.5%52,249 ▲ +3.0% 11/77
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 South Chicago
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 13.5%2,855
Current Cigarette Smoking 17.1%3,636
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity 35.0%7,419
Short Sleep Duration 45.5%9,661
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 13.5%2,855 19.0%396,652 ▼ -5.5% 60/77
Current Cigarette Smoking 17.1%3,636 11.9%248,430 ▲ +5.2% 17/77
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity 35.0%7,419 24.7%515,648 ▲ +10.3% 14/77
Short Sleep Duration 45.5%9,661 37.8%789,129 ▲ +7.7% 20/77
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 South Chicago
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health 31.8%6,749
Frequent Physical Distress 16.0%3,390
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health 31.8%6,749 21.1%440,493 ▲ +10.7% 12/77
Frequent Physical Distress 16.0%3,390 11.8%246,342 ▲ +4.2% 11/77
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 South Chicago
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure 77.6%16,463
Routine Checkup in Past Year 81.0%17,179
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years 86.4%18,332
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening 55.0%11,658
Dental Visit in Past Year 47.7%10,118
Mammogram in Past 2 Years 74.7%15,857
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure 77.6%16,463 72.5%1,513,542 ▲ +5.1% 17/77
Routine Checkup in Past Year 81.0%17,179 76.2%1,590,785 ▲ +4.8% 18/77
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years 86.4%18,332 86.2%1,799,549 ▲ +0.2% 38/77
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening 55.0%11,658 55.8%1,164,905 ▼ -0.8% 43/77
Dental Visit in Past Year 47.7%10,118 58.4%1,219,184 ▼ -10.7% 62/77
Mammogram in Past 2 Years 74.7%15,857 74.2%1,549,032 ▲ +0.5% 31/77
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 South Chicago
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression 18.1%3,841
Frequent Mental Distress 18.4%3,907
Lack of Social/Emotional Support 34.3%7,280
Loneliness 39.0%8,281
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 South Chicago City Difference Rank
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression 18.1%3,841 19.1%398,740 ▼ -1.0% 51/77
Frequent Mental Distress 18.4%3,907 16.0%334,023 ▲ +2.4% 15/77
Lack of Social/Emotional Support 34.3%7,280 28.2%588,716 ▲ +6.1% 17/77
Loneliness 39.0%8,281 35.8%747,377 ▲ +3.2% 17/77
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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