Chicago

Overview for Chicago, IL

2,742,120 people live in Chicago, where the median age is 35.1 and the average individual income is $41,821. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,742,120

Total Population

35.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$41,821

Average individual Income

Around Chicago, IL

There's plenty to do around Chicago, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

57

Somewhat Walkable

Walking Score

63

Bikeable

Bike Score

63

Good Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including pig & fire, Lucy's Delights Bakery, and Train with Tony Chicago.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the pig & fire page on Yelp Search 135 N Kedzie Ave on Google Maps	Dining	3.43 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lucy's Delights Bakery page on Yelp	Dining	4.28 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Train with Tony Chicago page on Yelp	Active	4.68 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Fly Club page on Yelp Search 2229 S Michigan Ave on Google Maps	Active	3.33 miles	17 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ballroom Dance Chicago Loft page on Yelp Search 845 W Fulton St on Google Maps	Active	3.9 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Krav Maga Force page on Yelp Search 1043 W Madison St on Google Maps	Active	3.46 miles	19 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Goddard School of Chicago West Loop page on Yelp Search 776 W Quincy St on Google Maps	Active	3.48 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Franklin Street Boxing Club page on Yelp Search 162 N Franklin St on Google Maps	Active	4.17 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The People's Stage with Pablo Serrano page on Yelp	Nightlife	1.94 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the South Loop Massage page on Yelp Search 1325 S Wabash Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.64 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Erin Graham Hair page on Yelp	Beauty	4.7 miles	17 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Anjelica Bannos Artistry page on Yelp	Beauty	4.67 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Alissa DiMaggio Makeup & Hair page on Yelp	Beauty	4.67 miles	17 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Threading Zone page on Yelp Search 1651 W Roosevelt Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.2 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Aligned Modern Health page on Yelp Search 216 W Jackson Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.86 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the G Spot Hair Design page on Yelp Search 1640 W Division St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.68 miles	30 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Branded Men's Grooming page on Yelp Search 9 W Erie St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.88 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Chicago, IL

Population Households Employment

Chicago has 1,112,580 households, with an average household size of 2.41. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Chicago do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,742,120 people call Chicago home. The population density is 12,041.1 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,742,120

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35.1

Median Age

48.79 / 51.21%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

1,112,580

Total Households

2.41

Average Household Size

$41,821

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Chicago, IL

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The following schools are within or nearby Chicago. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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