Chicago Demographic Profile

Chicago citywide demographic profile with Census-based tables and charts.

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Median Household Income
$77,902
Chicago
$77,902
Chicago
$77,902
Adults with a Disability
5.4%
Chicago
5.4%
Chicago
5.4%
Commuters Use Mass Transit
22.4%
Chicago
22.4%
Chicago
22.4%
Households in Single-Family Homes
29.2%
Chicago
29.2%
Chicago
29.2%
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic 29.7% ±0.4 pp805,318 ±10,315
White 32.1% ±0.3 pp870,127 ±6,879
Black 27.4% ±0.3 pp743,710 ±8,112
Asian 7.2% ±0.2 pp196,435 ±5,376
Other or Multi-racial 3.5% ±0.1 pp95,636 ±3,738
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
Hispanic 29.7%±0.4 pp 29.7%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
White 32.1%±0.3 pp 32.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Black 27.4%±0.3 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Asian 7.2%±0.2 pp 7.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Other or Multi-racial 3.5%±0.1 pp 3.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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.

Age Distribution
Under 5 5.3% ±0.1 pp144,044 ±3,726
5-17 14.1% ±0.2 pp381,582 ±5,292
18-24 9.6% ±0.2 pp260,942 ±4,703
25-44 34.3% ±0.2 pp929,946 ±6,124
45-64 22.9% ±0.2 pp620,047 ±5,184
65-74 8.2% ±0.1 pp221,932 ±3,538
75-84 4.0% ±0.1 pp107,625 ±2,624
85+ 1.7% ±0.1 pp45,108 ±1,900
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
Under 5 5.3%±0.1 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
5-17 14.1%±0.2 pp 14.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
18-24 9.6%±0.2 pp 9.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
25-44 34.3%±0.2 pp 34.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
45-64 22.9%±0.2 pp 22.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
65-74 8.2%±0.1 pp 8.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
75-84 4.0%±0.1 pp 4.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
85+ 1.7%±0.1 pp 1.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment
No HS diploma 12.8% ±0.2 pp232,193 ±4,401
HS diploma or GED 21.1% ±0.3 pp382,479 ±5,280
Some college education or associate's degree 21.8% ±0.3 pp396,318 ±4,965
Bachelor's degree 25.4% ±0.3 pp461,022 ±5,248
Graduate degree 19.0% ±0.3 pp344,509 ±4,600
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 12.8%±0.2 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
HS diploma or GED 21.1%±0.3 pp 21.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Some college education or associate's degree 21.8%±0.3 pp 21.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Bachelor's degree 25.4%±0.3 pp 25.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Graduate degree 19.0%±0.3 pp 19.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size
Average Household Size: 2.29 ±0.02
1 Person 39.7% ±0.7 pp460,268 ±7,797
2 Person 29.5% ±0.7 pp342,235 ±7,978
3 Person 12.9% ±0.4 pp149,291 ±5,077
4+ Person 18.0% ±0.3 pp208,411 ±3,469
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 2.29 ±0.02
1 Person 39.7%±0.7 pp 39.7%±0.7 pp ▲ +0.0% -
2 Person 29.5%±0.7 pp 29.5%±0.7 pp ▲ +0.0% -
3 Person 12.9%±0.4 pp 12.9%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
4+ Person 18.0%±0.3 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 85.4% ±0.7 pp2,153,707 ±17,807
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 14.6% ±0.2 pp367,733 ±6,106
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 7.4% ±0.2 pp187,746 ±4,859
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 2.3% ±0.1 pp56,852 ±3,134
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 85.4%±0.7 pp 85.4%±0.7 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 14.6%±0.2 pp 14.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 7.4%±0.2 pp 7.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 2.3%±0.1 pp 2.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship
Born in U.S. 79.1% ±0.3 pp2,144,343 ±9,144
Born Outside U.S. 20.9% ±0.3 pp566,883 ±7,419
↳ Naturalized Citizen 10.0% ±0.2 pp270,551 ±4,750
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 10.9% ±0.2 pp296,332 ±6,403
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 79.1%±0.3 pp 79.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Born Outside U.S. 20.9%±0.3 pp 20.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
↳ Naturalized Citizen 10.0%±0.2 pp 10.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 10.9%±0.2 pp 10.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.

Foreign Born: Top Countries of Origin
Total Foreign Born: 20.9%±0.3 ppTotal Foreign Born: 566,883±7,118
Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (39.3%)±0.5 ppMexico (222,978)±3,037
Second Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (6.7%)±0.4 ppChina / Hong Kong (38,255)±2,107
Third Most Common Country of Origin India (5.0%)±0.4 ppIndia (28,235)±2,336
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Chicago Chicago
Total Foreign Born 20.9% ±0.3 pp566,883 20.9% ±0.3 pp566,883
Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (39.3%)±0.5 ppMexico (222,978)±3,037 Mexico (39.3%)±0.5 ppMexico (222,978)
Second Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (6.7%)±0.4 ppChina / Hong Kong (38,255)±2,107 China / Hong Kong (6.7%)±0.4 ppChina / Hong Kong (38,255)
Third Most Common Country of Origin India (5.0%)±0.4 ppIndia (28,235)±2,336 India (5.0%)±0.4 ppIndia (28,235)
Note: Chicago column shows the citywide share of foreign-born residents from the same country as each ward rank.
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Foreign Born: Year Entered U.S.
Total Foreign Born: 20.9% ±0.3 ppTotal Foreign Born: 566,883±7,118
Entered 2010+ 28.1% ±0.9 pp159,447 ±5,196
Entered 2000-2009 21.5% ±0.7 pp121,912 ±3,743
Entered 1990-1999 21.8% ±0.6 pp123,849 ±3,589
Entered Pre-1990 28.5% ±0.5 pp161,675 ±2,862
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 20.9% ±0.3 ppTotal Foreign Born: 566,883±7,118
Entered 2010+ 28.1%±0.9 pp 28.1%±0.9 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Entered 2000-2009 21.5%±0.7 pp 21.5%±0.7 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Entered 1990-1999 21.8%±0.6 pp 21.8%±0.6 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Entered Pre-1990 28.5%±0.5 pp 28.5%±0.5 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income
Median Household Income: $77,902 ±$907
Less than $25k 18.8% ±0.4 pp217,896 ±4,635
$25k-$50k 16.0% ±0.4 pp185,404 ±4,315
$50k-$75k 13.7% ±0.3 pp159,439 ±3,667
$75k-$100k 11.7% ±0.3 pp135,667 ±3,600
$100k-$150k 16.4% ±0.3 pp190,696 ±3,992
$150k+ 23.4% ±0.4 pp271,103 ±4,350
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $77,902 ±$907
Less than $25k 18.8%±0.4 pp 18.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
$25k-$50k 16.0%±0.4 pp 16.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
$50k-$75k 13.7%±0.3 pp 13.7%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
$75k-$100k 11.7%±0.3 pp 11.7%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
$100k-$150k 16.4%±0.3 pp 16.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
$150k+ 23.4%±0.4 pp 23.4%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.

Poverty Status
Below Poverty Line 16.8% ±0.4 pp456,194 ±10,074
Below 200% Poverty Line 33.4% ±0.5 pp905,794 ±13,874
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 8.3% ±0.3 pp226,117 ±6,988
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 16.8%±0.4 pp 16.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Below 200% Poverty Line 33.4%±0.5 pp 33.4%±0.5 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 8.3%±0.3 pp 8.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: See more details about how poverty is defined and measured.

Employment Status
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 67.6% ±0.3 pp787,746 ±3,335
↳ Employed 62.1% ±0.3 pp724,264 ±3,749
↳ Unemployed 8.0% ±0.2 pp93,300 ±2,393
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 8.0% ±0.2 pp—
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 32.4% ±1.1 pp378,081 ±12,267
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 67.6%±0.3 pp 67.6%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
↳ Employed 62.1%±0.3 pp 62.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
↳ Unemployed 8.0%±0.2 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 8.0%±0.2 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 32.4%±1.1 pp 32.4%±1.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Common reasons for not working nor looking for work include caregiving responsibilities, disability, discouraged workers who have stopped looking, or other reasons.

Students

K-12 School Enrollment
Enrolled in K-12 school 13.5% ±0.2 pp365,577 ±5,480
↳ Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 83.0% ±0.5 pp303,520 ±1,897
↳ Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 17.0% ±0.6 pp62,057 ±2,247
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 13.5%±0.2 pp 13.5% ▲ +0.0% -
↳ Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 83.0%±0.5 pp 83.0% ▲ +0.0% -
↳ Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 17.0%±0.6 pp 17.0% ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment
Enrolled in College or Grad School 7.4% ±0.1 pp201,851 ±4,036
↳ Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 52.4% ±0.7 pp105,720 ±1,511
↳ Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 47.6% ±1.2 pp96,131 ±2,437
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 7.4%±0.1 pp 7.4% ▲ +0.0% -
↳ Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 52.4%±0.7 pp 52.4% ▲ +0.0% -
↳ Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 47.6%±1.2 pp 47.6% ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 5.9% ±0.4 pp27,032 ±2,049
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 5.4% ±0.6 pp24,929 ±2,649
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 Chicago City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 5.9%±0.4 pp 5.9%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 5.4%±0.6 pp 5.4%±0.6 pp ▲ +0.0% -
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

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing
Owner Occupied 46.0% ±0.4 pp534,012 ±4,939
Renter Occupied 54.0% ±0.4 pp626,193 ±5,183
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 46.0%±0.4 pp 46.0% ▲ +0.0% -
Renter Occupied 54.0%±0.4 pp 54.0% ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence
Median Years in Residence: 9.0 ±1.0 yr
0–2 years 5.9% ±0.2 pp160,972 ±6,407
3–5 years 24.1% ±0.4 pp652,956 ±11,821
6–13 years 39.2% ±0.5 pp1,063,559 ±13,489
14–33 years 22.0% ±0.3 pp597,290 ±9,466
34+ years 8.7% ±0.2 pp236,450 ±5,521
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 9.0 ±1.0 yr
0–2 years 5.9%±0.2 pp 5.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
3–5 years 24.1%±0.4 pp 24.1%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
6–13 years 39.2%±0.5 pp 39.2%±0.5 pp ▲ +0.0% -
14–33 years 22.0%±0.3 pp 22.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
34+ years 8.7%±0.2 pp 8.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.

Housing Vacancy Rate
Vacant Housing Units 9.1% ±0.2 pp116,849 ±2,651
Occupied Housing Units 90.9% ±0.2 pp1,160,205 ±3,077
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 9.1%±0.2 pp 9.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Occupied Housing Units 90.9%±0.2 pp 90.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age
Median Year Built: 1953 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 38.8% ±0.4 pp495,715 ±4,678
1940-2009 54.9% ±0.6 pp700,698 ±7,435
2010+ 6.3% ±0.2 pp80,641 ±2,725
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1953 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 38.8%±0.4 pp 38.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
1940-2009 54.9%±0.6 pp 54.9%±0.6 pp ▲ +0.0% -
2010+ 6.3%±0.2 pp 6.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people don’t know the precise year their building was constructed, so these distributions should be treated as approximate rather than exact. Medians are also approximated via unit-level averages; see methodology page for more details.

Units in Structure
Single-Family 29.2% ±0.3 pp372,680 ±3,679
2 to 4 Units 27.4% ±0.4 pp349,977 ±4,984
5 to 19 Units 16.2% ±0.3 pp206,421 ±3,705
20+ Units 27.0% ±0.3 pp344,544 ±3,441
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
Single-Family 29.2%±0.3 pp 29.2%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
2 to 4 Units 27.4%±0.4 pp 27.4%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
5 to 19 Units 16.2%±0.3 pp 16.2%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
20+ Units 27.0%±0.3 pp 27.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms
Studio 7.5% ±0.2 pp95,749 ±2,603
1 Bedroom 20.1% ±0.3 pp257,271 ±3,982
2 Bedrooms 33.1% ±0.4 pp422,866 ±4,941
3 Bedrooms 26.1% ±0.3 pp333,682 ±4,404
4 Bedrooms 9.0% ±0.2 pp115,453 ±2,769
5+ Bedrooms 4.1% ±0.2 pp52,033 ±2,090
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
Studio 7.5%±0.2 pp 7.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
1 Bedroom 20.1%±0.3 pp 20.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
2 Bedrooms 33.1%±0.4 pp 33.1%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
3 Bedrooms 26.1%±0.3 pp 26.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
4 Bedrooms 9.0%±0.2 pp 9.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
5+ Bedrooms 4.1%±0.2 pp 4.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden
Housing Costs <20% of Income 24.9% ±0.4 pp289,047 ±4,520
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 23.8% ±0.4 pp276,514 ±4,287
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 45.6% ±0.5 pp529,378 ±5,286
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 24.0% ±0.4 pp278,684 ±4,162
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 24.9%±0.4 pp 24.9%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 23.8%±0.4 pp 23.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 45.6%±0.5 pp 45.6%±0.5 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 24.0%±0.4 pp 24.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Housing costs include rent or mortgage payments and utilities. A household spending 30% or more of income on housing is considered cost burdened.

Rents and Utilities
Median Rent $1,262 ±$12
Median Rent + Utilities $1,440 ±$10
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Chicago City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $1,262 ±$12 $1,291 ±$12 -$29
Median Rent + Utilities $1,440 ±$10 $1,448 ±$10 -$8
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details. See also more info on why ACS-reported rent measures can be lower than other sources.

Home Heating Source
Natural Gas 77.5% ±0.3 pp990,273 ±4,164
Electricity 18.0% ±0.3 pp229,981 ±3,662
Other 4.4% ±0.2 pp56,800 ±2,509
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 77.5%±0.3 pp 77.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Electricity 18.0%±0.3 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Other 4.4%±0.2 pp 4.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode
Drives Alone 56.6% ±0.4 pp737,027 ±5,721
Carpools 9.3% ±0.3 pp121,059 ±3,797
Public Transit 22.4% ±0.4 pp291,580 ±5,734
Walks 7.3% ±0.3 pp95,640 ±3,297
Bikes 1.8% ±0.1 pp23,312 ±1,615
Other 2.5% ±0.1 pp32,770 ±1,690
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 56.6%±0.4 pp 56.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Carpools 9.3%±0.3 pp 9.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Public Transit 22.4%±0.4 pp 22.4%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Walks 7.3%±0.3 pp 7.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Bikes 1.8%±0.1 pp 1.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Other 2.5%±0.1 pp 2.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Travel Time to Work
Average Travel Time: 26 min ±0 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 13.0% ±0.3 pp169,314 ±4,150
15-29 Minutes 29.9% ±0.5 pp389,430 ±6,103
30-44 Minutes 29.6% ±0.4 pp384,838 ±5,534
45-59 Minutes 14.0% ±0.3 pp182,833 ±3,712
60+ Minutes 13.4% ±0.3 pp174,973 ±4,485
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 26 min ±0 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 13.0%±0.3 pp 13.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
15-29 Minutes 29.9%±0.5 pp 29.9%±0.5 pp ▲ +0.0% -
30-44 Minutes 29.6%±0.4 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
45-59 Minutes 14.0%±0.3 pp 14.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
60+ Minutes 13.4%±0.3 pp 13.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability
Average Vehicles per Household: 1.12 ±0.01
0 Car Households 26.6% ±0.4 pp308,497 ±4,385
1 Car Households 45.2% ±0.5 pp524,900 ±5,370
2+ Car Households 28.2% ±0.4 pp326,808 ±4,798
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 1.12 ±0.01
0 Car Households 26.6%±0.4 pp 26.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
1 Car Households 45.2%±0.5 pp 45.2%±0.5 pp ▲ +0.0% -
2+ Car Households 28.2%±0.4 pp 28.2%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access
No Computer or Smartphone 5.1% ±0.2 pp58,709 ±2,260
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 10.4% ±0.3 pp120,218 ±3,115
Desktop or Laptop 84.6% ±0.3 pp981,278 ±3,760
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 5.1%±0.2 pp 5.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 10.4%±0.3 pp 10.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Desktop or Laptop 84.6%±0.3 pp 84.6%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access
Internet Access 89.2% ±0.3 pp1,035,069 ±3,109
↳ Cellular data plan only 12.5% ±0.3 pp145,219 ±3,437
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 3.9% ±0.2 pp45,350 ±2,055
No Internet Access 6.9% ±0.2 pp79,786 ±2,595
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
Internet Access 89.2%±0.3 pp 89.2%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
↳ Cellular data plan only 12.5%±0.3 pp 12.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 3.9%±0.2 pp 3.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
No Internet Access 6.9%±0.2 pp 6.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance
Uninsured (Total) 9.8% ±0.2 pp264,391 ±5,512
Uninsured (Under 19) 3.9% ±0.3 pp104,687 ±8,687
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 13.3% ±0.3 pp361,430 ±8,201
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.7% ±0.3 pp46,718 ±7,560
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 9.8%±0.2 pp 9.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Uninsured (Under 19) 3.9%±0.3 pp 3.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 13.3%±0.3 pp 13.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.7%±0.3 pp 1.7%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Disability Status
At Least One Disability 5.4% ±0.2 pp145,331 ±5,582
Ambulatory Disability 7.6% ±0.2 pp205,285 ±4,249
Hearing Disability 2.8% ±0.1 pp77,051 ±2,883
Vision Disability 3.0% ±0.1 pp80,957 ±3,037
Cognitive Disability 5.2% ±0.1 pp141,514 ±3,736
Self-Care Disability 2.7% ±0.1 pp72,445 ±2,843
Independent Living Disability 5.7% ±0.1 pp155,094 ±3,829
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Chicago City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 5.4%±0.2 pp 5.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Ambulatory Disability 7.6%±0.2 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Hearing Disability 2.8%±0.1 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Vision Disability 3.0%±0.1 pp 3.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Cognitive Disability 5.2%±0.1 pp 5.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Self-Care Disability 2.7%±0.1 pp 2.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Independent Living Disability 5.7%±0.1 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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