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
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
Hispanic
29.7%±0.2 pp
29.7%±0.2 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
White
32.1%±0.2 pp
32.1%±0.2 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Black
27.4%±0.2 pp
27.4%±0.2 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%
-
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
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 High School Diploma
12.8% ±0.2 pp246,015 ±4,665
High School Diploma or GED
21.1% ±0.3 pp405,248 ±5,594
Some College or Associate's Degree
21.8% ±0.3 pp419,911 ±5,261
Bachelor's Degree
25.4% ±0.3 pp488,467 ±5,561
Graduate Degree
19.0% ±0.3 pp365,017 ±4,874
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
No High School Diploma
12.8%±0.2 pp
12.8%±0.2 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
High School Diploma or GED
21.1%±0.3 pp
21.1%±0.3 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Some College 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 Households
39.7% ±0.4 pp460,268 ±4,301
2-Person Households
29.5% ±0.4 pp342,235 ±4,195
3-Person Households
12.9% ±0.3 pp149,291 ±3,231
4+ Person Households
18.0% ±0.3 pp208,411 ±4,023
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
Average Household Size
2.29
2.29
= 0
1-Person Households
39.7%±0.4 pp
39.7%±0.4 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
2-Person Households
29.5%±0.4 pp
29.5%±0.4 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
3-Person Households
12.9%±0.3 pp
12.9%±0.3 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
4+ Person Households
18.0%±0.3 pp
18.0%±0.3 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
English Proficiency
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well
85.4% ±0.5 pp2,192,778 ±11,961
Speaks English Well
7.1% ±0.2 pp183,252 ±4,686
Speaks English Not Well
5.2% ±0.2 pp133,269 ±3,923
Does Not Speak English
2.3% ±0.1 pp57,883 ±2,982
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
14.6% ±0.3 pp374,404 ±6,794
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well
85.4%±0.5 pp
85.4%±0.5 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Speaks English Well
7.1%±0.2 pp
7.1%±0.2 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Speaks English Not Well
5.2%±0.2 pp
5.2%±0.2 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Does Not Speak English
2.3%±0.1 pp
2.3%±0.1 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
14.6%±0.3 pp
14.6%±0.3 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Immigration
Place of Birth and Citizenship
U.S.-Born Residents
79.1% ±0.3 pp2,144,343 ±7,926
Foreign-Born Residents
20.9% ±0.3 pp566,883 ±7,968
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens
10.0% ±0.2 pp270,551 ±4,603
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens
10.9% ±0.2 pp296,332 ±6,504
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
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
U.S.-Born Residents
79.1%±0.3 pp
79.1%±0.3 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Foreign-Born Residents
20.9%±0.3 pp
20.9%±0.3 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens
10.0%±0.2 pp
10.0%±0.2 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens
10.9%±0.2 pp
10.9%±0.2 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
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
Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.
Foreign-Born Residents by Country of Birth
All foreign-born residents: 20.9%±0.3 ppAll foreign-born residents: 566,883
Born in Mexico
8.2%±0.2 pp222,978
Born in China / Hong Kong
1.4%±0.1 pp38,255
Born in India
1.0%±0.1 pp28,235
Born in other countries
9.8%266,491
‘Born in other countries’ includes all countries where the foreign-born population is below 1% of the total ward population.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Chicago
Chicago
Difference
Rank
All foreign-born residents
20.9% ±0.3 pp566,883
20.9% ±0.3 pp566,883
▲ +0.0%
-
Born in Mexico
8.2% ±0.2 pp222,978
8.2% ±0.2 pp222,978
▲ +0.0%
-
Born in China / Hong Kong
1.4% ±0.1 pp38,255
1.4% ±0.1 pp38,255
▲ +0.0%
-
Born in India
1.0% ±0.1 pp28,235
1.0% ±0.1 pp28,235
▲ +0.0%
-
Born in other countries
9.8%266,491
——
‘Born in other countries’ includes all countries where the foreign-born population is below 1% of the total ward population.
The city average is not shown for ‘Born in other countries’ — the composition of countries in this category can differ across Chicago as a whole.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Foreign-Born Residents by Year of U.S. Entry
Total Foreign-Born Residents: 20.9% ±0.3 ppTotal Foreign-Born Residents: 566,883±7,118
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later
5.9% ±0.2 pp159,447 ±5,557
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009
4.5% ±0.1 pp121,912 ±4,035
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999
4.6% ±0.1 pp123,849 ±3,901
Entered the U.S. Before 1990
6.0% ±0.1 pp161,675 ±3,491
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
Total Foreign-Born Residents
20.9%566,883
20.9%
= 0
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later
5.9%±0.2 pp
5.9%±0.2 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009
4.5%±0.1 pp
4.5%±0.1 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999
4.6%±0.1 pp
4.6%±0.1 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Entered the U.S. Before 1990
6.0%±0.1 pp
6.0%±0.1 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Universe: Total 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
Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
Median Household Income
$77,902
$77,902
= 0
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%
-
Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.
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
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
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
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
In the Labor Force
85.6%±0.3 pp
85.6%±0.3 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
↳ Employed
79.6%±0.3 pp
79.6%±0.3 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
↳ Unemployed
5.9%±0.2 pp
5.9%±0.2 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
↳ Unemployment Rate
6.9%±0.2 pp
6.9%±0.2 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Not in the Labor Force
14.4%±1.1 pp
14.4%±1.1 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
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
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%±0.2 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
↳ Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School
83.0%±0.5 pp
83.0%±0.5 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
↳ Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School
17.0%±0.6 pp
17.0%±0.6 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
College Enrollment
Enrolled in College or Graduate 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 Graduate School
7.4%±0.1 pp
7.4%±0.1 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
↳ Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University
52.4%±0.7 pp
52.4%±0.7 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
↳ Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University
47.6%±1.2 pp
47.6%±1.2 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Student Digital Access
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet
5.9% ±0.5 pp24,418 ±2,016
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet
5.4% ±0.6 pp9,760 ±1,141
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 Without a Computer and/or Internet
5.9%±0.5 pp
5.9%±0.5 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
College Students Without a 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%±0.4 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Renter-Occupied
54.0%±0.4 pp
54.0%±0.4 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Years in Current Residence
Median Year Moved In: 2015 ±1.0 yr
Moved in 2023 or Later
5.9% ±0.2 pp68,884 ±2,742
Moved in 2020 to 2022
24.1% ±0.4 pp279,417 ±5,059
Moved in 2010 to 2019
39.2% ±0.5 pp455,125 ±5,772
Moved in 2000 to 2009
13.8% ±0.3 pp160,353 ±3,324
Moved in 1990 to 1999
8.2% ±0.2 pp95,243 ±2,390
Moved in 1989 or Earlier
8.7% ±0.2 pp101,183 ±2,362
Note: Move-in years come from the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates, which pooled survey responses collected over a five-year period. Because respondents could have answered at any point between 2020 and 2024, move-in year does not translate directly into years in current residence.
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
Median Year Moved In
2015
2015
= 0
Moved in 2023 or Later
5.9%±0.2 pp
5.9%±0.2 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Moved in 2020 to 2022
24.1%±0.4 pp
24.1%±0.4 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Moved in 2010 to 2019
39.2%±0.5 pp
39.2%±0.5 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Moved in 2000 to 2009
13.8%±0.3 pp
13.8%±0.3 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Moved in 1990 to 1999
8.2%±0.2 pp
8.2%±0.2 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Moved in 1989 or Earlier
8.7%±0.2 pp
8.7%±0.2 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Note: Move-in years come from the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates, which pooled survey responses collected over a five-year period. Because respondents could have answered at any point between 2020 and 2024, move-in year does not translate directly into years in current residence.
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 ±2,682
Occupied Housing Units
90.9% ±0.2 pp1,160,201 ±2,134
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
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. Medians are also approximated via unit-level averages; see methodology page for more details.
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
Median Year Built
1953
1953
= 0
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%
-
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. Medians are also approximated via unit-level averages; see methodology page for more details.
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.
Housing Units by Building Size
Single-Family Homes
29.2% ±0.3 pp372,679 ±3,989
Buildings With 2–4 Units
27.4% ±0.4 pp349,976 ±4,957
Buildings With 5–19 Units
16.2% ±0.3 pp206,420 ±4,124
Buildings With 20 or More Units
27.0% ±0.3 pp344,543 ±4,438
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
Single-Family Homes
29.2%±0.3 pp
29.2%±0.3 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Buildings With 2–4 Units
27.4%±0.4 pp
27.4%±0.4 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Buildings With 5–19 Units
16.2%±0.3 pp
16.2%±0.3 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Buildings With 20 or More Units
27.0%±0.3 pp
27.0%±0.3 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Homes by Number of Bedrooms
Studio
7.5% ±0.3 pp95,749 ±3,205
1 Bedroom
20.1% ±0.4 pp257,271 ±4,939
2 Bedrooms
33.1% ±0.3 pp422,866 ±4,221
3 Bedrooms
26.1% ±0.3 pp333,682 ±4,061
4 Bedrooms
9.0% ±0.2 pp115,453 ±2,426
5 or More Bedrooms
4.1% ±0.2 pp52,033 ±2,072
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
Studio
7.5%±0.3 pp
7.5%±0.3 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
1 Bedroom
20.1%±0.4 pp
20.1%±0.4 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
2 Bedrooms
33.1%±0.3 pp
33.1%±0.3 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 or More 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
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing
24.9% ±0.4 pp289,047 ±4,524
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing
23.8% ±0.4 pp276,514 ±4,291
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing
45.6% ±0.5 pp529,378 ±5,291
Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing
24.0% ±0.4 pp278,684 ±4,167
Note: Housing costs include rent or mortgage payments and utilities. A household spending 30% or more of income on housing is considered cost burdened.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing
24.9%±0.4 pp
24.9%±0.4 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing
23.8%±0.4 pp
23.8%±0.4 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing
45.6%±0.5 pp
45.6%±0.5 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing
24.0%±0.4 pp
24.0%±0.4 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Note: Housing costs include rent or mortgage payments and utilities. A household spending 30% or more of income on housing is considered cost burdened.
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 and Utilities
$1,440 ±$10
Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details. ACS-measured contract rent is often lower than estimates from real estate services like Zillow. First, current tenants typically pay less than the asking rent for vacant units—real estate services only capture the latter. Second, the ACS rent question asks what the occupant personally pays: someone splitting a unit with a roommate reports only their share, and households receiving rental assistance report only their out-of-pocket portion.
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
Rank
Median Rent
$1,262 ±$12
$1,291 ±$12
-$29
Median Rent and Utilities
$1,440 ±$10
$1,447 ±$10
-$7
Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details. ACS-measured contract rent is often lower than estimates from real estate services like Zillow. First, current tenants typically pay less than the asking rent for vacant units—real estate services only capture the latter. Second, the ACS rent question asks what the occupant personally pays: someone splitting a unit with a roommate reports only their share, and households receiving rental assistance report only their out-of-pocket portion.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
Natural Gas Heat
77.5%±0.3 pp
77.5%±0.3 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Electric Heat
18.0%±0.3 pp
18.0%±0.3 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Other Heating Source
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
How Workers Commute
Drives Alone
56.6% ±0.4 pp772,696 ±5,998
Carpools
9.3% ±0.3 pp126,918 ±3,980
Took Public Transit
22.4% ±0.4 pp305,691 ±6,011
Walks
7.3% ±0.3 pp100,269 ±3,456
Biked
1.8% ±0.1 pp24,441 ±1,693
Other Commute Mode
2.5% ±0.1 pp34,356 ±1,772
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%
-
Took 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%
-
Biked
1.8%±0.1 pp
1.8%±0.1 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Other Commute Mode
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
Commute Time
Average Travel Time: 33 min ±0 min
Less Than 15 Minutes
13.0% ±0.3 pp140,252 ±3,438
15–29 Minutes
29.9% ±0.5 pp322,586 ±5,056
30–44 Minutes
29.6% ±0.4 pp318,782 ±4,584
45–59 Minutes
14.0% ±0.3 pp151,451 ±3,075
60 Minutes or More
13.4% ±0.3 pp144,940 ±3,715
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
Average commute time
33 min
NA 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 or More
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
Household Vehicle Access
Average Vehicles per Household: 1.12 ±0.01
Households With No Vehicle
26.6% ±0.4 pp308,497 ±5,087
Households With 1 Vehicle
45.2% ±0.4 pp524,900 ±5,145
Households With 2 or More Vehicles
28.2% ±0.4 pp326,808 ±4,200
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
Average Vehicles per Household
1.12
1.17
▼ −0.05
Households With No Vehicle
26.6%±0.4 pp
26.6%±0.4 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Households With 1 Vehicle
45.2%±0.4 pp
45.2%±0.4 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Households With 2 or More Vehicles
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
Household Computer Access
No Computer or Smartphone
5.1% ±0.2 pp58,709 ±2,246
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop
10.4% ±0.3 pp120,218 ±3,642
Desktop or Laptop Available
79.7% ±0.4 pp924,956 ±4,919
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%
-
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop
10.4%±0.3 pp
10.4%±0.3 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Desktop or Laptop Available
79.7%±0.4 pp
79.7%±0.4 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Household Internet Access
Has Internet Access
93.1% ±0.3 pp1,080,419 ±3,310
↳ Cellular Data Plan Only
12.5% ±0.3 pp145,219 ±3,463
↳ Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription
3.9% ±0.2 pp45,350 ±1,940
No Internet Access
6.9% ±0.2 pp79,786 ±2,730
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
Has Internet Access
93.1%±0.3 pp
93.1%±0.3 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
↳ Cellular Data Plan Only
12.5%±0.3 pp
12.5%±0.3 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
↳ Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription
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 Coverage
Uninsured Residents
9.8% ±0.2 pp264,391 ±5,512
Uninsured Children Under 19
3.9% ±0.3 pp104,687 ±8,689
Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64
13.3% ±0.3 pp361,430 ±8,202
Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older
1.7% ±0.3 pp46,718 ±7,559
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
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
Uninsured Residents
9.8%±0.2 pp
9.8%±0.2 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Uninsured Children Under 19
3.9%±0.3 pp
3.9%±0.3 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64
13.3%±0.3 pp
13.3%±0.3 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older
1.7%±0.3 pp
1.7%±0.3 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
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
Disability
Adults With at Least One Disability
14.0% ±0.2 pp303,665 ±4,797
Mobility Disability
7.6% ±0.2 pp163,666 ±3,398
Hearing Disability
2.8% ±0.1 pp61,430 ±2,337
Vision Disability
3.0% ±0.1 pp64,544 ±2,269
Cognitive Disability
5.2% ±0.1 pp112,824 ±2,939
Self-Care Disability
2.7% ±0.1 pp57,758 ±2,261
Independent Living Disability
5.7% ±0.2 pp123,651 ±3,247
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
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
Adults With at Least One Disability
14.0%±0.2 pp
14.0%±0.2 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Mobility 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%±0.2 pp
5.7%±0.2 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
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
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.
Incidence of Health Problems
Arthritis
19.6%409,178
High Blood Pressure
29.7%620,030
Cancer
5.0%104,382
Current Asthma
10.2%212,940
Coronary Heart Disease
4.8%100,207
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
5.5%114,820
Diabetes
12.0%250,517
High Cholesterol
31.6%659,696
Obesity
32.6%680,572
Stroke
3.3%68,892
Lost All Natural Teeth
2.5%52,249
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: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Category
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
Arthritis
19.6%
19.6%
▲ +0.0%
-
High Blood Pressure
29.7%
29.7%
▲ +0.0%
-
Cancer
5.0%
5.0%
▲ +0.0%
-
Current Asthma
10.2%
10.2%
▲ +0.0%
-
Coronary Heart Disease
4.8%
4.8%
▲ +0.0%
-
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
5.5%
5.5%
▲ +0.0%
-
Diabetes
12.0%
12.0%
▲ +0.0%
-
High Cholesterol
31.6%
31.6%
▲ +0.0%
-
Obesity
32.6%
32.6%
▲ +0.0%
-
Stroke
3.3%
3.3%
▲ +0.0%
-
Lost All Natural Teeth
2.5%
2.5%
▲ +0.0%
-
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: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Health Risk Behaviors
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days
19.0%396,652
Current Cigarette Smoking
11.9%248,430
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity
24.7%515,648
Short Sleep Duration
37.8%789,129
Note: Binge drinking: 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: smokes every day or some days. Physical inactivity: no leisure-time physical activity in the past month. Short sleep duration: averaging fewer than 7 hours of sleep per 24-hour period.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Category
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days
19.0%
19.0%
▲ +0.0%
-
Current Cigarette Smoking
11.9%
11.9%
▲ +0.0%
-
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity
24.7%
24.7%
▲ +0.0%
-
Short Sleep Duration
37.8%
37.8%
▲ +0.0%
-
Note: Binge drinking: 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: smokes every day or some days. Physical inactivity: no leisure-time physical activity in the past month. Short sleep duration: averaging fewer than 7 hours of sleep per 24-hour period.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Overall Health Status
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health
21.1%440,493
Frequent Physical Distress
11.8%246,342
Note: Frequent physical distress: self-reported physical health not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Category
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health
21.1%
21.1%
▲ +0.0%
-
Frequent Physical Distress
11.8%
11.8%
▲ +0.0%
-
Note: Frequent physical distress: self-reported physical health not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Material Hardship
Food Insecurity
24.4%509,385
Housing Insecurity
19.7%411,266
Transportation Barriers
11.6%242,167
Threatened Utility Shutoff
11.9%248,430
Note: Food insecurity: not having enough money to buy food in the past 12 months. Housing insecurity: worried about losing housing in the past 12 months. Transportation barriers: lack of reliable transportation keeping them from medical appointments, meetings, work, or from getting things needed for daily living in the past 12 months. Utility services threat: threatened with utility service shutoff in the past 12 months.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Category
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
Food Insecurity
24.4%
24.4%
▲ +0.0%
-
Housing Insecurity
19.7%
19.7%
▲ +0.0%
-
Transportation Barriers
11.6%
11.6%
▲ +0.0%
-
Threatened Utility Shutoff
11.9%
11.9%
▲ +0.0%
-
Note: Food insecurity: not having enough money to buy food in the past 12 months. Housing insecurity: worried about losing housing in the past 12 months. Transportation barriers: lack of reliable transportation keeping them from medical appointments, meetings, work, or from getting things needed for daily living in the past 12 months. Utility services threat: threatened with utility service shutoff in the past 12 months.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Preventive Care
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure
72.5%1,513,542
Routine Checkup in Past Year
76.2%1,590,785
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years
86.2%1,799,549
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening
55.8%1,164,905
Dental Visit in Past Year
58.4%1,219,184
Mammogram in Past 2 Years
74.2%1,549,032
Note: Universe: Adults 18 and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
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 (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Category
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure
72.5%
72.5%
▲ +0.0%
-
Routine Checkup in Past Year
76.2%
76.2%
▲ +0.0%
-
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years
86.2%
86.2%
▲ +0.0%
-
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening
55.8%
55.8%
▲ +0.0%
-
Dental Visit in Past Year
58.4%
58.4%
▲ +0.0%
-
Mammogram in Past 2 Years
74.2%
74.2%
▲ +0.0%
-
Note: Universe: Adults 18 and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
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 (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Mental Health
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression
19.1%398,740
Frequent Mental Distress
16.0%334,023
Lack of Social/Emotional Support
28.2%588,716
Loneliness
35.8%747,377
Note: Frequent mental distress: mental health not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days. Loneliness: reports feeling lonely sometimes, often, or all the time. Lack of social and emotional support: sometimes, rarely or never gets the social and emotional support needed.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Category
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression
19.1%
19.1%
▲ +0.0%
-
Frequent Mental Distress
16.0%
16.0%
▲ +0.0%
-
Lack of Social/Emotional Support
28.2%
28.2%
▲ +0.0%
-
Loneliness
35.8%
35.8%
▲ +0.0%
-
Note: Frequent mental distress: mental health not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days. Loneliness: reports feeling lonely sometimes, often, or all the time. Lack of social and emotional support: sometimes, rarely or never gets the social and emotional support needed.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Population Vulnerable to Extreme Heat
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors
26.1% ±0.5 pp708,175 ±13,883
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors
44.1% ±0.6 pp1,195,501 ±15,477
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors
29.8% ±0.5 pp807,550 ±13,776
Homes Without Air Conditioning
4.2%114,618
Note: These categories show the share of residents with zero, 1–2, or 3+ Census-defined heat vulnerability risk factors. Risk factors include characteristics such as age, income, disability, English proficiency, and household access to transportation. Read more about how heat vulnerability is measured.
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
Chicago
City
Difference
Rank
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors
26.1%±0.5 pp
26.1%±0.5 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors
44.1%±0.6 pp
44.1%±0.6 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors
29.8%±0.5 pp
29.8%±0.5 pp
▲ +0.0%
-
Homes Without Air Conditioning
4.2%
4.2%
▲ +0.0%
-
Note: These categories show the share of residents with zero, 1–2, or 3+ Census-defined heat vulnerability risk factors. Risk factors include characteristics such as age, income, disability, English proficiency, and household access to transportation. Read more about how heat vulnerability is measured.
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
