Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Category	Chicago
Hispanic	29.7% ±0.2 pp805,318 ±5,785
White	32.1% ±0.2 pp870,127 ±5,557
Black	27.4% ±0.2 pp743,710 ±6,047
Asian	7.2% ±0.2 pp196,435 ±4,370
Other or Multi-racial	3.5% ±0.1 pp95,636 ±3,778
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 pp805,318±5,785	29.7%±0.2 pp805,318±5,785	0%	-
White	32.1%±0.2 pp870,127±5,557	32.1%±0.2 pp870,127±5,557	0%	-
Black	27.4%±0.2 pp743,710±6,047	27.4%±0.2 pp743,710±6,047	0%	-
Asian	7.2%±0.2 pp196,435±4,370	7.2%±0.2 pp196,435±4,370	0%	-
Other or Multi-racial	3.5%±0.1 pp95,636±3,778	3.5%±0.1 pp95,636±3,778	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

Age Distribution

Category	Chicago
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 pp144,044±3,726	5.3%±0.1 pp144,044±3,726	0%	-
5-17	14.1%±0.2 pp381,582±5,292	14.1%±0.2 pp381,582±5,292	0%	-
18-24	9.6%±0.2 pp260,942±4,703	9.6%±0.2 pp260,942±4,703	0%	-
25-44	34.3%±0.2 pp929,946±6,124	34.3%±0.2 pp929,946±6,124	0%	-
45-64	22.9%±0.2 pp620,047±5,184	22.9%±0.2 pp620,047±5,184	0%	-
65-74	8.2%±0.1 pp221,932±3,538	8.2%±0.1 pp221,932±3,538	0%	-
75-84	4.0%±0.1 pp107,625±2,624	4.0%±0.1 pp107,625±2,624	0%	-
85+	1.7%±0.1 pp45,108±1,900	1.7%±0.1 pp45,108±1,900	0%	-
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

Category	Chicago
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 pp246,015±4,665	12.8%±0.2 pp246,015±4,665	0%	-
High School Diploma or GED	21.1%±0.3 pp405,248±5,594	21.1%±0.3 pp405,248±5,594	0%	-
Some College or Associate's Degree	21.8%±0.3 pp419,911±5,261	21.8%±0.3 pp419,911±5,261	0%	-
Bachelor's Degree	25.4%±0.3 pp488,467±5,561	25.4%±0.3 pp488,467±5,561	0%	-
Graduate Degree	19.0%±0.3 pp365,017±4,874	19.0%±0.3 pp365,017±4,874	0%	-
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Population

Category	Chicago
Total Population	2,711,226 ±5,982
Total Households	1,160,205 ±3,944
Population Density	11,721 ±26 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	2010–14	2015–19	2020–24	2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19	Difference	Rank
Total Population	2,712,608 ±46	2,709,534 ±108	2,711,226 ±63	▼ −1,382 ±78▲ +1,692 ±125▼ −3,074 ±117	▲ +2,658,378▲ +2,655,368▲ +2,657,020	———
Average Ward	54,230	54,166	54,206	▼ −24▲ +40▼ −64
Total Households	1,028,829 ±3,463	1,066,829 ±3,263	1,160,205 ±3,944	▲ +131,376 ±5,249▲ +93,376 ±5,119▲ +38,000 ±4,758	▲ +1,008,261▲ +1,045,509▲ +1,137,005	———
Average Ward	20,568	21,320	23,200	▲ +2,631▲ +1,880▲ +751
Population Density (per sq mi)	11,730 ±0	11,717 ±0	11,725 ±0	▼ −6▲ +7▼ −13	▼ −4,186▼ −4,395▼ −4,556	———
Average Ward Density	15,916	16,112	16,281	▲ +366▲ +169▲ +196

Household Size

Category	Chicago
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	0.00
1-Person Households	39.7%±0.4 pp460,268±4,301	39.7%±0.4 pp460,268±4,301	0%	-
2-Person Households	29.5%±0.4 pp342,235±4,195	29.5%±0.4 pp342,235±4,195	0%	-
3-Person Households	12.9%±0.3 pp149,291±3,231	12.9%±0.3 pp149,291±3,231	0%	-
4+ Person Households	18.0%±0.3 pp208,411±4,023	18.0%±0.3 pp208,411±4,023	0%	-
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Marital Status

Category	Chicago
Never Married	49.6% ±0.3 pp1,130,286 ±6,623
Married	35.5% ±0.3 pp807,294 ±6,077
Separated	2.2% ±0.1 pp49,430 ±2,379
Divorced	7.9% ±0.2 pp180,700 ±3,966
Widowed	4.8% ±0.1 pp109,357 ±2,738
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Never Married	49.6%±0.3 pp1,130,286±6,623	49.6%±0.3 pp1,130,286±6,623	0%	-
Married	35.5%±0.3 pp807,294±6,077	35.5%±0.3 pp807,294±6,077	0%	-
Separated	2.2%±0.1 pp49,430±2,379	2.2%±0.1 pp49,430±2,379	0%	-
Divorced	7.9%±0.2 pp180,700±3,966	7.9%±0.2 pp180,700±3,966	0%	-
Widowed	4.8%±0.1 pp109,357±2,738	4.8%±0.1 pp109,357±2,738	0%	-
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Language Spoken at Home

Category	Chicago
Speak English Only	64.6% ±0.3 pp1,659,069 ±8,218
Spanish	23.7% ±0.2 pp607,865 ±6,166
Russian, Polish, or Other Slavic	2.6% ±0.1 pp67,932 ±3,529
Other Indo-European	2.4% ±0.1 pp61,672 ±3,192
Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)	2.0% ±0.1 pp52,032 ±2,783
Other Languages	4.6% ±0.2 pp118,612 ±4,901
Note: The ‘Other Languages’ row includes named language groups with a prevalence below 1% in this ward, 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	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Speak English Only	64.6%±0.3 pp1,659,069±8,218	64.6%±0.3 pp1,659,069±8,218	0%	-
Spanish	23.7%±0.2 pp607,865±6,166	23.7%±0.2 pp607,865±6,166	0%	-
Russian, Polish, or Other Slavic	2.6%±0.1 pp67,932±3,529	2.6%±0.1 pp67,932±3,529	0%	-
Other Indo-European	2.4%±0.1 pp61,672±3,192	2.4%±0.1 pp61,672±3,192	0%	-
Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)	2.0%±0.1 pp52,032±2,783	2.0%±0.1 pp52,032±2,783	0%	-
Other Languages	4.6%±0.2 pp118,612±4,901	NA%±0.2 pp—	—	-
Note: The ‘Other Languages’ row includes named language groups with a prevalence below 1% in this ward, 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	Chicago
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well (of residents age 5+)	85.4% ±0.5 pp85.4%±0.5 pp2,192,778 ±11,961
Combined Speaks English Less Than Very Well (of residents age 5+)	14.6% ±0.3 pp14.6%±0.3 pp374,404 ±6,794
↳ Speaks English Well (of residents who speak English less than very well)	7.1% ±0.2 pp48.9%±0.9 pp183,252 ±4,686
↳ Speaks English Not Well (of residents who speak English less than very well)	5.2% ±0.2 pp35.6%±0.8 pp133,269 ±3,923
↳ Does Not Speak English (of residents who speak English less than very well)	2.3% ±0.1 pp15.5%±0.7 pp57,883 ±2,982
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 (of residents age 5+)	85.4%±0.5 pp85.4%±0.5 pp2,192,778±11,961	85.4%±0.5 pp85.4%±0.5 pp2,192,778±11,961	0%0%	-
Combined Speaks English Less Than Very Well (of residents age 5+)	14.6%±0.3 pp14.6%±0.3 pp374,404±6,794	14.6%±0.3 pp14.6%±0.3 pp374,404±6,794	0%0%	-
↳ Speaks English Well (of residents who speak English less than very well)	7.1%±0.2 pp48.9%±0.9 pp183,252±4,686	7.1%±0.2 pp48.9%±0.9 pp183,252±4,686	0%0%	-—
↳ Speaks English Not Well (of residents who speak English less than very well)	5.2%±0.2 pp35.6%±0.8 pp133,269±3,923	5.2%±0.2 pp35.6%±0.8 pp133,269±3,923	0%0%	-—
↳ Does Not Speak English (of residents who speak English less than very well)	2.3%±0.1 pp15.5%±0.7 pp57,883±2,982	2.3%±0.1 pp15.5%±0.7 pp57,883±2,982	0%0%	-—
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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Household Composition

Category	Chicago
Married-Couple Households	30.9% ±0.3 pp358,432 ±3,598
Unmarried-Couple Households	8.3% ±0.2 pp96,220 ±2,797
One-Person Households	39.7% ±0.5 pp460,268 ±5,729
Other Household Types	21.1% ±0.7 pp245,285 ±8,514
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	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Married-Couple Households	30.9%±0.3 pp358,432±3,598	30.9%±0.3 pp358,432±3,598	0%	-
Unmarried-Couple Households	8.3%±0.2 pp96,220±2,797	8.3%±0.2 pp96,220±2,797	0%	-
One-Person Households	39.7%±0.5 pp460,268±5,729	39.7%±0.5 pp460,268±5,729	0%	-
Other Household Types	21.1%±0.7 pp245,285±8,514	21.1%±0.7 pp245,285±8,514	0%	-
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	Chicago
Children in Married-Couple Households	56.0% ±0.8 pp293,542 ±4,257
Children in Unmarried-Couple Households	8.8% ±0.6 pp45,960 ±3,208
Children in Single-Mother Households	30.6% ±0.9 pp160,535 ±4,521
Children in Single-Father Households	4.6% ±0.4 pp24,133 ±2,006
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	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Children in Married-Couple Households	56.0%±0.8 pp293,542±4,257	56.0%±0.8 pp293,542±4,257	0%	-
Children in Unmarried-Couple Households	8.8%±0.6 pp45,960±3,208	8.8%±0.6 pp45,960±3,208	0%	-
Children in Single-Mother Households	30.6%±0.9 pp160,535±4,521	30.6%±0.9 pp160,535±4,521	0%	-
Children in Single-Father Households	4.6%±0.4 pp24,133±2,006	4.6%±0.4 pp24,133±2,006	0%	-
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	Chicago
Veteran (of civilian adults 18+)	2.8% ±0.1 pp2.8%±0.1 pp60,766 ±2,397
↳ Post-9/11 Gulf War Era (of veterans)	26.8% ±1.8 pp0.7%±0.0 pp16,267 ±1,067
↳ Pre-9/11 Gulf War Era Only (of veterans)	12.9% ±1.0 pp0.4%±0.0 pp7,830 ±579
↳ Vietnam Era (of veterans)	28.8% ±1.4 pp0.8%±0.0 pp17,525 ±846
↳ Korean War (of veterans)	4.9% ±0.7 pp0.1%±0.0 pp2,995 ±441
↳ Other / Peacetime Service (of veterans)	26.6% ±1.5 pp0.7%±0.0 pp16,149 ±916
Universe: Civilian population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Veteran (of civilian adults 18+)	2.8%±0.1 pp2.8%±0.1 pp60,766±2,397	2.8%±0.1 pp2.8%±0.1 pp60,766±2,397	0%0%	-
↳ Post-9/11 Gulf War Era (of veterans)	26.8%±1.8 pp0.7%±0.0 pp16,267±1,067	26.8%±1.8 pp0.7%±0.0 pp16,267±1,067	0%0%	-—
↳ Pre-9/11 Gulf War Era Only (of veterans)	12.9%±1.0 pp0.4%±0.0 pp7,830±579	12.9%±1.0 pp0.4%±0.0 pp7,830±579	0%0%	-—
↳ Vietnam Era (of veterans)	28.8%±1.4 pp0.8%±0.0 pp17,525±846	28.8%±1.4 pp0.8%±0.0 pp17,525±846	0%0%	-—
↳ Korean War (of veterans)	4.9%±0.7 pp0.1%±0.0 pp2,995±441	4.9%±0.7 pp0.1%±0.0 pp2,995±441	0%0%	-—
↳ Other / Peacetime Service (of veterans)	26.6%±1.5 pp0.7%±0.0 pp16,149±916	26.6%±1.5 pp0.7%±0.0 pp16,149±916	0%0%	-—
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	Chicago
U.S.-Born Residents (of all residents)	79.1% ±0.3 pp79.1%±0.3 pp2,144,343 ±7,926
Foreign-Born Residents (of all residents)	20.9% ±0.3 pp20.9%±0.3 pp566,883 ±7,968
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens (of foreign-born residents)	10.0% ±0.2 pp47.7%±0.5 pp270,551 ±4,603
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens (of foreign-born residents)	10.9% ±0.2 pp52.3%±0.9 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 (of all residents)	79.1%±0.3 pp79.1%±0.3 pp2,144,343±7,926	79.1%±0.3 pp79.1%±0.3 pp2,144,343±7,926	0%0%	-
Foreign-Born Residents (of all residents)	20.9%±0.3 pp20.9%±0.3 pp566,883±7,968	20.9%±0.3 pp20.9%±0.3 pp566,883±7,968	0%0%	-
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens (of foreign-born residents)	10.0%±0.2 pp47.7%±0.5 pp270,551±4,603	10.0%±0.2 pp47.7%±0.5 pp270,551±4,603	0%0%	-—
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens (of foreign-born residents)	10.9%±0.2 pp52.3%±0.9 pp296,332±6,504	10.9%±0.2 pp52.3%±0.9 pp296,332±6,504	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

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Foreign-Born Residents by Country of Birth

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Category	Chicago
Born in Mexico (of foreign-born residents)	8.2%±0.2 pp39.3%222,978
Born in China / Hong Kong (of foreign-born residents)	1.4%±0.1 pp6.7%38,255
Born in India (of foreign-born residents)	1.0%±0.1 pp5.0%28,235
Born in other countries (of foreign-born residents)	9.8%47.0%266,491
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	Chicago	Chicago	Difference	Rank
Born in Mexico (of foreign-born residents)	8.2% ±0.2 pp39.3%222,978	8.2% ±0.2 pp39.3%222,978	0%0%	-—
Born in China / Hong Kong (of foreign-born residents)	1.4% ±0.1 pp6.7%38,255	1.4% ±0.1 pp6.7%38,255	0%0%	-—
Born in India (of foreign-born residents)	1.0% ±0.1 pp5.0%28,235	1.0% ±0.1 pp5.0%28,235	0%0%	-—
Born in other countries (of foreign-born residents)	9.8%47.0%266,491	——
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	Chicago
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later (of foreign-born residents)	5.9% ±0.2 pp28.1%±0.9 pp159,447 ±5,557
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 (of foreign-born residents)	4.5% ±0.1 pp21.5%±0.7 pp121,912 ±4,035
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 (of foreign-born residents)	4.6% ±0.1 pp21.8%±0.6 pp123,849 ±3,901
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 (of foreign-born residents)	6.0% ±0.1 pp28.5%±0.5 pp161,675 ±3,491
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later (of foreign-born residents)	5.9%±0.2 pp28.1%±0.9 pp159,447±5,557	5.9%±0.2 pp28.1%±0.9 pp159,447±5,557	0%0%	-—
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 (of foreign-born residents)	4.5%±0.1 pp21.5%±0.7 pp121,912±4,035	4.5%±0.1 pp21.5%±0.7 pp121,912±4,035	0%0%	-—
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 (of foreign-born residents)	4.6%±0.1 pp21.8%±0.6 pp123,849±3,901	4.6%±0.1 pp21.8%±0.6 pp123,849±3,901	0%0%	-—
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 (of foreign-born residents)	6.0%±0.1 pp28.5%±0.5 pp161,675±3,491	6.0%±0.1 pp28.5%±0.5 pp161,675±3,491	0%0%	-—
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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Household Income & Poverty

Household Income

Category	Chicago
Average Household Income	$116,016±$1,263
Per Capita Income	$50,086±$581
10th Percentile Household Income	$12,933±$271
25th Percentile Household Income	$34,575±$649
Median Household Income	$77,902±$907
75th Percentile Household Income	$144,150±$1,210
90th Percentile Household Income	Over $200,000
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s household income brackets. If a percentile of household income is above $200,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $200,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $265,012 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $245,398 for 2015–19.
Universe: Households for household-income measures; total population for per capita income (including people living in group quarters) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Chicago	City	Difference
Average Household Income	$116,016±$1,263	$116,016±$1,263	$0
Per Capita Income	$50,086±$581	$50,086±$581	$0
10th Percentile Household Income	$12,933±$271	$12,933±$271	$0
25th Percentile Household Income	$34,575±$649	$34,575±$649	$0
Median Household Income	$77,902±$907	$77,902±$907	$0
75th Percentile Household Income	$144,150±$1,210	$144,150±$1,210	$0
90th Percentile Household Income	Over $200,000	Over $200,000	—
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s household income brackets. If a percentile of household income is above $200,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $200,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $265,012 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $245,398 for 2015–19.
Universe: Households for household-income measures; total population for per capita income (including people living in group quarters) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

	2010–14	2015–19	2020–24	2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$95,689 ±910	$111,304 ±1,075	$116,016 ±1,263	▲ +$20,327▲ +$4,712▲ +$15,615
Average Household Income (nominal dollars)	$72,215 ±687	$90,713 ±876	$116,016 ±1,263	▲ +$43,801▲ +$25,303▲ +$18,498
Per Capita Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$37,927 ±351	$45,525 ±412	$50,086 ±581	▲ +$12,160▲ +$4,562▲ +$7,598
Per Capita Income (nominal dollars)	$28,623 ±265	$37,103 ±336	$50,086 ±581	▲ +$21,464▲ +$12,984▲ +$8,480
10th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$11,828 ±190	$13,281 ±277	$12,933 ±271	▲ +$1,105▼ −$348▲ +$1,453
10th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars)	$8,927 ±144	$10,824 ±225	$12,933 ±271	▲ +$4,007▲ +$2,109▲ +$1,898
25th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$28,727 ±321	$31,597 ±462	$34,575 ±649	▲ +$5,848▲ +$2,979▲ +$2,869
25th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars)	$21,680 ±242	$25,751 ±376	$34,575 ±649	▲ +$12,895▲ +$8,824▲ +$4,071
Median Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$63,379 ±591	$71,469 ±723	$77,902 ±907	▲ +$14,523▲ +$6,433▲ +$8,090
Median Household Income (nominal dollars)	$47,831 ±446	$58,247 ±589	$77,902 ±907	▲ +$30,071▲ +$19,655▲ +$10,416
75th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$122,019 ±806	$139,501 ±1,057	$144,150 ±1,210	▲ +$22,131▲ +$4,648▲ +$17,482
75th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars)	$92,086 ±608	$113,694 ±862	$144,150 ±1,210	▲ +$52,064▲ +$30,456▲ +$21,608
90th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$202,601 ±2,442	$235,390 ±1,636	—	——▲ +$32,790
90th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars)	$152,899 ±1,843	$191,844 ±1,333	—	——▲ +$38,944

Poverty Status

Category	Chicago
Below Poverty Line	16.8% ±0.4 pp456,194 ±11,330
Below 200% Poverty Line	33.4% ±0.6 pp905,794 ±16,660
Deep Poverty (Below 50%)	8.3% ±0.3 pp226,117 ±7,649
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	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Below Poverty Line	16.8%±0.4 pp456,194±11,330	16.8%±0.4 pp456,194±11,330	0%	-
Below 200% Poverty Line	33.4%±0.6 pp905,794±16,660	33.4%±0.6 pp905,794±16,660	0%	-
Deep Poverty (Below 50%)	8.3%±0.3 pp226,117±7,649	8.3%±0.3 pp226,117±7,649	0%	-
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

Category	Chicago
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 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	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Food Insecurity	24.4%509,385	24.4%509,385	0%	-
Housing Insecurity	19.7%411,266	19.7%411,266	0%	-
Transportation Barriers	11.6%242,167	11.6%242,167	0%	-
Threatened Utility Shutoff	11.9%248,430	11.9%248,430	0%	-
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	Chicago
In Labor Force	85.6% ±0.3 pp1,069,076 ±3,571
↳ Employed	79.6% ±0.3 pp994,466 ±4,015
↳ Unemployed	5.9% ±0.2 pp73,968 ±2,565
↳ Unemployment Rate	6.9% ±0.2 pp—
Not in Labor Force	14.4% ±1.1 pp180,399 ±13,145
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 Labor Force	85.6%±0.3 pp1,069,076±3,571	85.6%±0.3 pp1,069,076±3,571	0%	-
↳ Employed	79.6%±0.3 pp994,466±4,015	79.6%±0.3 pp994,466±4,015	0%	-
↳ Unemployed	5.9%±0.2 pp73,968±2,565	5.9%±0.2 pp73,968±2,565	0%	-
↳ Unemployment Rate	6.9%±0.2 pp—	6.9%±0.2 pp86,502±3,074	0%	-
Not in Labor Force	14.4%±1.1 pp180,399±13,145	14.4%±1.1 pp180,399±13,145	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

Occupation

Category	Chicago
Management, Business, Science & Arts	49.2% ±0.4 pp686,743 ±5,710
↳ Management Occupations	12.3% ±0.3 pp172,182 ±3,807
↳ Business & Financial Operations	9.1% ±0.2 pp127,081 ±3,358
↳ Computer & Mathematical	4.9% ±0.2 pp68,921 ±2,690
↳ Architecture & Engineering	1.6% ±0.1 pp22,779 ±1,380
↳ Life, Physical & Social Science	1.4% ±0.1 pp19,126 ±1,340
↳ Community & Social Service	1.9% ±0.1 pp26,973 ±1,500
↳ Legal Occupations	2.3% ±0.1 pp31,629 ±1,814
↳ Education, Training & Library	6.6% ±0.2 pp92,316 ±2,697
↳ Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media	3.1% ±0.1 pp43,879 ±1,786
↳ Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners	4.6% ±0.2 pp63,551 ±2,652
↳ Health Technologists & Technicians	1.3% ±0.1 pp18,306 ±1,387
Service	16.9% ±0.3 pp235,977 ±4,217
↳ Healthcare Support	3.4% ±0.2 pp46,792 ±2,107
↳ Protective Service	2.8% ±0.1 pp39,146 ±1,734
↳ Food Preparation & Serving	5.1% ±0.2 pp70,514 ±2,393
↳ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance	3.0% ±0.1 pp41,783 ±1,967
↳ Personal Care & Service	2.7% ±0.1 pp37,742 ±1,657
Sales & Office	17.4% ±0.3 pp243,580 ±4,754
↳ Sales & Related	8.1% ±0.2 pp113,073 ±3,174
↳ Office & Administrative Support	9.3% ±0.3 pp130,507 ±3,591
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance	4.6% ±0.2 pp64,338 ±2,929
↳ Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0.1% ±0.0 pp1,506 ±406
↳ Construction & Extraction	2.8% ±0.1 pp39,432 ±2,062
↳ Installation, Maintenance & Repair	1.7% ±0.1 pp23,400 ±1,722
Production, Transportation & Material Moving	11.8% ±0.3 pp165,261 ±3,629
↳ Production Occupations	4.2% ±0.2 pp57,989 ±2,275
↳ Transportation Occupations	3.9% ±0.2 pp54,099 ±2,118
↳ Material Moving Occupations	3.8% ±0.2 pp53,173 ±2,312
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	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Management, Business, Science & Arts	49.2%±0.4 pp686,743±5,710	49.2%±0.4 pp686,743±5,710	0%	-
↳ Management Occupations	12.3%±0.3 pp172,182±3,807	12.3%±0.3 pp172,182±3,807	0%	-
↳ Business & Financial Operations	9.1%±0.2 pp127,081±3,358	9.1%±0.2 pp127,081±3,358	0%	-
↳ Computer & Mathematical	4.9%±0.2 pp68,921±2,690	4.9%±0.2 pp68,921±2,690	0%	-
↳ Architecture & Engineering	1.6%±0.1 pp22,779±1,380	1.6%±0.1 pp22,779±1,380	0%	-
↳ Life, Physical & Social Science	1.4%±0.1 pp19,126±1,340	1.4%±0.1 pp19,126±1,340	0%	-
↳ Community & Social Service	1.9%±0.1 pp26,973±1,500	1.9%±0.1 pp26,973±1,500	0%	-
↳ Legal Occupations	2.3%±0.1 pp31,629±1,814	2.3%±0.1 pp31,629±1,814	0%	-
↳ Education, Training & Library	6.6%±0.2 pp92,316±2,697	6.6%±0.2 pp92,316±2,697	0%	-
↳ Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media	3.1%±0.1 pp43,879±1,786	3.1%±0.1 pp43,879±1,786	0%	-
↳ Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners	4.6%±0.2 pp63,551±2,652	4.6%±0.2 pp63,551±2,652	0%	-
↳ Health Technologists & Technicians	1.3%±0.1 pp18,306±1,387	1.3%±0.1 pp18,306±1,387	0%	-
Service	16.9%±0.3 pp235,977±4,217	16.9%±0.3 pp235,977±4,217	0%	-
↳ Healthcare Support	3.4%±0.2 pp46,792±2,107	3.4%±0.2 pp46,792±2,107	0%	-
↳ Protective Service	2.8%±0.1 pp39,146±1,734	2.8%±0.1 pp39,146±1,734	0%	-
↳ Food Preparation & Serving	5.1%±0.2 pp70,514±2,393	5.1%±0.2 pp70,514±2,393	0%	-
↳ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance	3.0%±0.1 pp41,783±1,967	3.0%±0.1 pp41,783±1,967	0%	-
↳ Personal Care & Service	2.7%±0.1 pp37,742±1,657	2.7%±0.1 pp37,742±1,657	0%	-
Sales & Office	17.4%±0.3 pp243,580±4,754	17.4%±0.3 pp243,580±4,754	0%	-
↳ Sales & Related	8.1%±0.2 pp113,073±3,174	8.1%±0.2 pp113,073±3,174	0%	-
↳ Office & Administrative Support	9.3%±0.3 pp130,507±3,591	9.3%±0.3 pp130,507±3,591	0%	-
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance	4.6%±0.2 pp64,338±2,929	4.6%±0.2 pp64,338±2,929	0%	-
↳ Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0.1%±0.0 pp1,506±406	0.1%±0.0 pp1,506±406	0%	-
↳ Construction & Extraction	2.8%±0.1 pp39,432±2,062	2.8%±0.1 pp39,432±2,062	0%	-
↳ Installation, Maintenance & Repair	1.7%±0.1 pp23,400±1,722	1.7%±0.1 pp23,400±1,722	0%	-
Production, Transportation & Material Moving	11.8%±0.3 pp165,261±3,629	11.8%±0.3 pp165,261±3,629	0%	-
↳ Production Occupations	4.2%±0.2 pp57,989±2,275	4.2%±0.2 pp57,989±2,275	0%	-
↳ Transportation Occupations	3.9%±0.2 pp54,099±2,118	3.9%±0.2 pp54,099±2,118	0%	-
↳ Material Moving Occupations	3.8%±0.2 pp53,173±2,312	3.8%±0.2 pp53,173±2,312	0%	-
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	Chicago
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining	0.2% ±0.0 pp—
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting	0.2% ±0.0 pp—
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction	0.0% ±0.0 pp—
Construction	3.8% ±0.2 pp—
Manufacturing	7.7% ±0.2 pp—
Wholesale Trade	2.0% ±0.1 pp—
Retail Trade	8.2% ±0.2 pp—
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities	7.1% ±0.2 pp—
↳ Transportation & Warehousing	6.5% ±0.2 pp—
↳ Utilities	0.5% ±0.1 pp—
Information	2.1% ±0.1 pp—
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	8.8% ±0.2 pp—
↳ Finance & Insurance	6.7% ±0.2 pp—
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing	2.1% ±0.1 pp—
Professional, Scientific & Management Services	18.2% ±0.4 pp—
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services	13.4% ±0.3 pp—
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises	0.1% ±0.0 pp—
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services	4.6% ±0.2 pp—
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance	24.2% ±0.4 pp—
↳ Educational Services	10.5% ±0.2 pp—
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance	13.7% ±0.3 pp—
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services	9.1% ±0.2 pp—
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	2.2% ±0.1 pp—
↳ Accommodation & Food Services	6.9% ±0.2 pp—
Other Services	4.6% ±0.2 pp—
Public Administration	4.0% ±0.2 pp—
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	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining	0.2%±0.0 pp—	0.2%±0.0 pp—	0%	-
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting	0.2%±0.0 pp—	0.2%±0.0 pp—	0%	-
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction	0.0%±0.0 pp—	0.0%±0.0 pp—	0%	-
Construction	3.8%±0.2 pp—	3.8%±0.2 pp—	0%	-
Manufacturing	7.7%±0.2 pp—	7.7%±0.2 pp—	0%	-
Wholesale Trade	2.0%±0.1 pp—	2.0%±0.1 pp—	0%	-
Retail Trade	8.2%±0.2 pp—	8.2%±0.2 pp—	0%	-
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities	7.1%±0.2 pp—	7.1%±0.2 pp—	0%	-
↳ Transportation & Warehousing	6.5%±0.2 pp—	6.5%±0.2 pp—	0%	-
↳ Utilities	0.5%±0.1 pp—	0.5%±0.1 pp—	0%	-
Information	2.1%±0.1 pp—	2.1%±0.1 pp—	0%	-
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	8.8%±0.2 pp—	8.8%±0.2 pp—	0%	-
↳ Finance & Insurance	6.7%±0.2 pp—	6.7%±0.2 pp—	0%	-
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing	2.1%±0.1 pp—	2.1%±0.1 pp—	0%	-
Professional, Scientific & Management Services	18.2%±0.4 pp—	18.2%±0.4 pp—	0%	-
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services	13.4%±0.3 pp—	13.4%±0.3 pp—	0%	-
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises	0.1%±0.0 pp—	0.1%±0.0 pp—	0%	-
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services	4.6%±0.2 pp—	4.6%±0.2 pp—	0%	-
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance	24.2%±0.4 pp—	24.2%±0.4 pp—	0%	-
↳ Educational Services	10.5%±0.2 pp—	10.5%±0.2 pp—	0%	-
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance	13.7%±0.3 pp—	13.7%±0.3 pp—	0%	-
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services	9.1%±0.2 pp—	9.1%±0.2 pp—	0%	-
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	2.2%±0.1 pp—	2.2%±0.1 pp—	0%	-
↳ Accommodation & Food Services	6.9%±0.2 pp—	6.9%±0.2 pp—	0%	-
Other Services	4.6%±0.2 pp—	4.6%±0.2 pp—	0%	-
Public Administration	4.0%±0.2 pp—	4.0%±0.2 pp—	0%	-
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	Chicago
Private Company Employee	67.9% ±0.4 pp947,845 ±5,822
Self-Employed	8.3% ±0.2 pp115,690 ±2,989
Nonprofit	12.1% ±0.3 pp169,124 ±4,035
Government	12.9% ±0.3 pp179,945 ±4,021
Unpaid Family Worker	0.2% ±0.0 pp2,312 ±408
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	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Private Company Employee	67.9%±0.4 pp947,845±5,822	67.9%±0.4 pp947,845±5,822	0%	-
Self-Employed	8.3%±0.2 pp115,690±2,989	8.3%±0.2 pp115,690±2,989	0%	-
Nonprofit	12.1%±0.3 pp169,124±4,035	12.1%±0.3 pp169,124±4,035	0%	-
Government	12.9%±0.3 pp179,945±4,021	12.9%±0.3 pp179,945±4,021	0%	-
Unpaid Family Worker	0.2%±0.0 pp2,312±408	0.2%±0.0 pp2,312±408	0%	-
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	Chicago
Full-Time, Year-Round	67.0% ±0.3 pp1,025,726 ±3,875
Part-Time or Part-Year	33.0% ±0.3 pp504,210 ±4,897
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	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Full-Time, Year-Round	67.0%±0.3 pp1,025,726±3,875	67.0%±0.3 pp1,025,726±3,875	0%	-
Part-Time or Part-Year	33.0%±0.3 pp504,210±4,897	33.0%±0.3 pp504,210±4,897	0%	-
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	Chicago
Average FT Earnings	$96,214±$968
10th Percentile FT Earnings	$29,008±$387
25th Percentile FT Earnings	$43,011±$345
Median FT Earnings	$69,663±$530
75th Percentile FT Earnings	Over $100,000
90th Percentile FT Earnings	Over $100,000
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Full-time, year-round workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Chicago	City	Difference
Average FT Earnings	$96,214±$968	$96,214±$968	$0
10th Percentile FT Earnings	$29,008±$387	$29,008±$387	$0
25th Percentile FT Earnings	$43,011±$345	$43,011±$345	$0
Median FT Earnings	$69,663±$530	$69,663±$530	$0
75th Percentile FT Earnings	Over $100,000	Over $100,000	—
90th Percentile FT Earnings	Over $100,000	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

Earnings of Part-Time or Part-Year Workers

Category	Chicago
Average PT Earnings	$33,575±$750
10th Percentile PT Earnings	$2,183±$87
25th Percentile PT Earnings	$7,222±$206
Median PT Earnings	$19,180±$393
75th Percentile PT Earnings	$38,498±$681
90th Percentile PT Earnings	$73,776±$1,391
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	Chicago	City	Difference
Average PT Earnings	$33,575±$750	$33,575±$750	$0
10th Percentile PT Earnings	$2,183±$87	$2,183±$87	$0
25th Percentile PT Earnings	$7,222±$206	$7,222±$206	$0
Median PT Earnings	$19,180±$393	$19,180±$393	$0
75th Percentile PT Earnings	$38,498±$681	$38,498±$681	$0
90th Percentile PT Earnings	$73,776±$1,391	$73,776±$1,391	$0
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

Earnings of All Workers

Category	Chicago
Average Earnings	$75,571±$768
10th Percentile Earnings	$8,529±$272
25th Percentile Earnings	$25,183±$358
Median Earnings	$51,367±$471
75th Percentile Earnings	$93,324±$598
90th Percentile Earnings	Over $100,000
Note: Includes all workers who reported earnings in the past 12 months, regardless of full-time or part-time/part-year work status. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Chicago	City	Difference
Average Earnings	$75,571±$768	$75,571±$768	$0
10th Percentile Earnings	$8,529±$272	$8,529±$272	$0
25th Percentile Earnings	$25,183±$358	$25,183±$358	$0
Median Earnings	$51,367±$471	$51,367±$471	$0
75th Percentile Earnings	$93,324±$598	$93,324±$598	$0
90th Percentile Earnings	Over $100,000	Over $100,000	—
Note: Includes all workers who reported earnings in the past 12 months, regardless of full-time or part-time/part-year work status. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Mobility

Adult Outcomes for People Who Grew Up in Chicago

Category	Chicago
Household income at age 35	$43,090 ±$102
Household income percentile rank	40.9 ±0.06 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income	11.4% ±0.08 pp
Individual income at age 35	$33,544 ±$80
Fraction married	26.4% ±0.11 pp
Employment rate	74.4% ±0.11 pp
Incarceration rate	2.87% ±0.05 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in 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 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 Chicago in Lower-Income Families

Category	Chicago
Household income at age 35	$34,711 ±$124
Household income percentile rank	35.3 ±0.09 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income	6.31% ±0.09 pp
Individual income at age 35	$28,716 ±$106
Note: These are predicted outcomes for children born 1978–1983 who grew up in 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 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 Chicago

Category	Chicago
Stayed in the greater Chicago area	78.1% ±0.11 pp
Stayed in the same small immediate neighborhood area	22.9% ±0.11 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in 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 Chicago · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Local Businesses

Industry of Jobs in Chicago

Category	Chicago
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining	0.0%423
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction	0.0%36
Construction	1.9%27,207
Manufacturing	4.4%64,747
Wholesale Trade	2.8%41,460
Retail Trade	6.6%96,413
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities	6.0%87,845
↳ Utilities	0.3%5,012
↳ Transportation & Warehousing	5.7%82,833
Information	3.5%51,095
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	10.8%157,520
↳ Finance & Insurance	8.6%125,824
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing	2.2%31,696
Professional, Scientific & Management Services	23.2%339,220
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services	14.2%207,444
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises	1.2%16,872
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services	7.9%114,904
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance	23.0%336,089
↳ Educational Services	9.2%134,671
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance	13.8%201,418
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services	10.3%151,055
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	1.9%27,339
↳ Accommodation & Food Services	8.5%123,716
Other Services	4.0%59,136
Public Administration	3.5%51,418
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 city. 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%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%140	0.0%374	0.0%36	– 0.0 pp▼ −104– 0.0 pp▼ −338– 0.0 pp▲ +234
Construction	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	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	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	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	5.4%71,371	5.6%79,303	6.0%87,845	▲ +0.6 pp▲ +16,474▲ +0.4 pp▲ +8,542▲ +0.2 pp▲ +7,932
Utilities	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	5.1%66,988	5.2%74,347	5.7%82,833	▲ +0.6 pp▲ +15,845▲ +0.4 pp▲ +8,486▲ +0.1 pp▲ +7,359
Information	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	10.9%143,753	11.5%162,749	10.3%151,055	▼ −0.6 pp▲ +7,302▼ −1.2 pp▼ −11,694▲ +0.5 pp▲ +18,996
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	1.7%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	9.3%121,574	9.4%132,571	8.5%123,716	▼ −0.8 pp▲ +2,142▼ −0.9 pp▼ −8,855▲ +0.1 pp▲ +10,997
Other Services	4.5%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	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 Chicago

Category	Chicago
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less	12.7%185,297
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year	20.5%299,480
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year	66.9%978,851
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 city. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023

	2014	2019	2023	2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less	21.3%280,137	16.8%238,135	12.7%185,297	▼ −8.7 pp▼ −94,840▼ −4.1 pp▼ −52,838▼ −4.5 pp▼ −42,002
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year	30.7%403,250	26.7%378,530	20.5%299,480	▼ −10.2 pp▼ −103,770▼ −6.3 pp▼ −79,050▼ −4.0 pp▼ −24,720
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year	48.0%630,740	56.5%800,154	66.9%978,851	▲ +18.9 pp▲ +348,111▲ +10.4 pp▲ +178,697▲ +8.5 pp▲ +169,414

Jobs in Chicago by Firm Age

Category	Chicago
Firm age: 0–1 years	2.8%37,293
Firm age: 2–3 years	2.8%37,154
Firm age: 4–5 years	3.2%41,869
Firm age: 6–10 years	7.8%102,354
Firm age: 11 or more years	83.4%1,098,247
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 city. 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	2.9%33,224	2.6%33,244	2.8%37,293	– 0.0 pp▲ +4,069▲ +0.2 pp▲ +4,049▼ −0.2 pp▲ +20
Firm age: 2–3 years	4.0%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	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	8.2%94,955	8.6%109,934	7.8%102,354	▼ −0.4 pp▲ +7,399▼ −0.9 pp▼ −7,580▲ +0.5 pp▲ +14,979
Firm age: 11 or more years	81.3%946,852	81.8%1,043,037	83.4%1,098,247	▲ +2.1 pp▲ +151,395▲ +1.6 pp▲ +55,210▲ +0.5 pp▲ +96,185

Jobs in Chicago by Firm Size

Category	Chicago
Firm size: 0–19 employees	12.8%168,975
Firm size: 20–49 employees	7.3%96,432
Firm size: 50–249 employees	13.8%181,123
Firm size: 250–499 employees	5.7%74,787
Firm size: 500 or more employees	60.4%795,600
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 city. 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	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	8.4%97,503	8.2%103,945	7.3%96,432	▼ −1.0 pp▼ −1,071▼ −0.8 pp▼ −7,513▼ −0.2 pp▲ +6,442
Firm size: 50–249 employees	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	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	55.7%648,636	57.8%736,130	60.4%795,600	▲ +4.7 pp▲ +146,964▲ +2.7 pp▲ +59,470▲ +2.1 pp▲ +87,494

Students

K-12 School Enrollment

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Category	Chicago
Enrolled in K-12 School (of all residents)	13.5% ±0.2 pp13.5%±0.2 pp365,577 ±5,480
↳ Public School (of K–12 enrollees)	83.0% ±0.5 pp11.2%±0.1 pp303,520 ±1,897
↳ Private School (of K–12 enrollees)	17.0% ±0.6 pp2.3%±0.1 pp62,057 ±2,247
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Enrolled in K-12 School (of all residents)	13.5%±0.2 pp13.5%±0.2 pp365,577±5,480	13.5%±0.2 pp13.5%±0.2 pp365,577±5,480	0%0%	-
↳ Public School (of K–12 enrollees)	83.0%±0.5 pp11.2%±0.1 pp303,520±1,897	83.0%±0.5 pp11.2%±0.1 pp303,520±1,897	0%0%	-—
↳ Private School (of K–12 enrollees)	17.0%±0.6 pp2.3%±0.1 pp62,057±2,247	17.0%±0.6 pp2.3%±0.1 pp62,057±2,247	0%0%	-—
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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College Enrollment

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Category	Chicago
Enrolled in College or Graduate School (of all residents)	7.4% ±0.1 pp7.4%±0.1 pp201,851 ±4,036
↳ Public College or University (of college enrollees)	52.4% ±0.7 pp3.9%±0.1 pp105,720 ±1,511
↳ Private College or University (of college enrollees)	47.6% ±1.2 pp3.5%±0.1 pp96,131 ±2,437
↳ Undergraduate College (of college enrollees)	67.0% ±1.0 pp5.0%±0.1 pp135,301 ±1,945
↳ Graduate or Professional School (of college enrollees)	33.0% ±1.2 pp2.5%±0.1 pp66,550 ±2,459
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Enrolled in College or Graduate School (of all residents)	7.4%±0.1 pp7.4%±0.1 pp201,851±4,036	7.4%±0.1 pp7.4%±0.1 pp201,851±4,036	0%0%	-
↳ Public College or University (of college enrollees)	52.4%±0.7 pp3.9%±0.1 pp105,720±1,511	52.4%±0.7 pp3.9%±0.1 pp105,720±1,511	0%0%	-—
↳ Private College or University (of college enrollees)	47.6%±1.2 pp3.5%±0.1 pp96,131±2,437	47.6%±1.2 pp3.5%±0.1 pp96,131±2,437	0%0%	-—
↳ Undergraduate College (of college enrollees)	67.0%±1.0 pp5.0%±0.1 pp135,301±1,945	67.0%±1.0 pp5.0%±0.1 pp135,301±1,945	0%0%	-—
↳ Graduate or Professional School (of college enrollees)	33.0%±1.2 pp2.5%±0.1 pp66,550±2,459	33.0%±1.2 pp2.5%±0.1 pp66,550±2,459	0%0%	-—
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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Student Digital Access

Category	Chicago
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet	5.4% ±0.6 pp—
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet	5.9% ±0.5 pp—
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
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet	5.4%±0.6 pp—	5.4%±0.6 pp—	0%	-
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet	5.9%±0.5 pp—	5.9%±0.5 pp—	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 Stock & Stability

Owner vs. Renter-Occupied Housing

Category	Chicago
Owner-Occupied Households	46.0% ±0.4 pp534,012 ±4,939
Renter-Occupied Households	54.0% ±0.4 pp626,193 ±5,183
Owner-Occupied Residents	51.8% ±0.5 pp1,377,219 ±13,574
Renter-Occupied Residents	48.2% ±0.5 pp1,280,665 ±13,500
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	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Owner-Occupied Households	46.0%±0.4 pp534,012±4,939	46.0%±0.4 pp534,012±4,939	0%	-
Renter-Occupied Households	54.0%±0.4 pp626,193±5,183	54.0%±0.4 pp626,193±5,183	0%	-
Owner-Occupied Residents	51.8%±0.5 pp1,377,219±13,574	51.8%±0.5 pp1,377,219±13,574	0%	-
Renter-Occupied Residents	48.2%±0.5 pp1,280,665±13,500	48.2%±0.5 pp1,280,665±13,500	0%	-
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

Years in Current Residence

Category	Chicago
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.
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 pp68,884±2,742	5.9%±0.2 pp68,884±2,742	0%	-
Moved in 2020 to 2022	24.1%±0.4 pp279,417±5,059	24.1%±0.4 pp279,417±5,059	0%	-
Moved in 2010 to 2019	39.2%±0.5 pp455,125±5,772	39.2%±0.5 pp455,125±5,772	0%	-
Moved in 2000 to 2009	13.8%±0.3 pp160,353±3,324	13.8%±0.3 pp160,353±3,324	0%	-
Moved in 1990 to 1999	8.2%±0.2 pp95,243±2,390	8.2%±0.2 pp95,243±2,390	0%	-
Moved in 1989 or Earlier	8.7%±0.2 pp101,183±2,362	8.7%±0.2 pp101,183±2,362	0%	-
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	Chicago
Moved Within the Past Year (of all residents)	14.0% ±0.3 pp14.0%±0.3 pp375,475 ±8,289
↳ Moved Within Cook County (of recent movers)	9.8% ±0.3 pp69.9%±1.0 pp262,365 ±6,953
↳ Moved from Different Illinois County (of recent movers)	0.8% ±0.1 pp5.5%±0.4 pp20,552 ±1,626
↳ Moved from Different State (of recent movers)	2.5% ±0.1 pp17.6%±0.7 pp65,936 ±2,918
↳ Moved from Abroad (of recent movers)	1.0% ±0.1 pp7.1%±0.8 pp26,622 ±3,040
Universe: Population 1 year and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Moved Within the Past Year (of all residents)	14.0%±0.3 pp14.0%±0.3 pp375,475±8,289	14.0%±0.3 pp14.0%±0.3 pp375,475±8,289	0%0%	-
↳ Moved Within Cook County (of recent movers)	9.8%±0.3 pp69.9%±1.0 pp262,365±6,953	9.8%±0.3 pp69.9%±1.0 pp262,365±6,953	0%0%	-—
↳ Moved from Different Illinois County (of recent movers)	0.8%±0.1 pp5.5%±0.4 pp20,552±1,626	0.8%±0.1 pp5.5%±0.4 pp20,552±1,626	0%0%	-—
↳ Moved from Different State (of recent movers)	2.5%±0.1 pp17.6%±0.7 pp65,936±2,918	2.5%±0.1 pp17.6%±0.7 pp65,936±2,918	0%0%	-—
↳ Moved from Abroad (of recent movers)	1.0%±0.1 pp7.1%±0.8 pp26,622±3,040	1.0%±0.1 pp7.1%±0.8 pp26,622±3,040	0%0%	-—
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	Chicago
Overall Vacancy Rate (of housing units)	9.1% ±0.2 pp9.1%±0.2 pp116,849 ±2,682
↳ Vacant: For Rent (of vacant units)	2.5% ±0.1 pp27.1%±1.4 pp31,723 ±1,796
↳ Vacant: For Sale (of vacant units)	0.6% ±0.1 pp6.0%±0.7 pp7,037 ±795
↳ Vacant: Owner's Residence Elsewhere (of vacant units)	0.2% ±0.0 pp2.4%±0.5 pp2,831 ±587
↳ Vacant: All Other (of vacant units)	5.9% ±0.3 pp64.4%±2.5 pp75,258 ±3,387
Rental Vacancy Rate (of rental units)	4.8% ±0.3 pp4.8%±0.3 pp—
Owner Vacancy Rate (of owner units)	1.3% ±0.1 pp1.3%±0.1 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	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Overall Vacancy Rate (of housing units)	9.1%±0.2 pp9.1%±0.2 pp116,849±2,682	9.1%±0.2 pp9.1%±0.2 pp116,849±2,682	0%0%	-
↳ Vacant: For Rent (of vacant units)	2.5%±0.1 pp27.1%±1.4 pp31,723±1,796	2.5%±0.1 pp27.1%±1.4 pp31,723±1,796	0%0%	-—
↳ Vacant: For Sale (of vacant units)	0.6%±0.1 pp6.0%±0.7 pp7,037±795	0.6%±0.1 pp6.0%±0.7 pp7,037±795	0%0%	-—
↳ Vacant: Owner's Residence Elsewhere (of vacant units)	0.2%±0.0 pp2.4%±0.5 pp2,831±587	0.2%±0.0 pp2.4%±0.5 pp2,831±587	0%0%	-—
↳ Vacant: All Other (of vacant units)	5.9%±0.3 pp64.4%±2.5 pp75,258±3,387	5.9%±0.3 pp64.4%±2.5 pp75,258±3,387	0%0%	-—
Rental Vacancy Rate (of rental units)	4.8%±0.3 pp4.8%±0.3 pp—	4.8%±0.3 pp4.8%±0.3 pp—	0%0%	-
Owner Vacancy Rate (of owner units)	1.3%±0.1 pp1.3%±0.1 pp—	1.3%±0.1 pp1.3%±0.1 pp—	0%0%	-
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	Chicago
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.
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Median Year Built	1953	1953	0 yrs
Pre-1940	38.8%±0.4 pp495,715±4,678	38.8%±0.4 pp495,715±4,678	0%	-
1940-2009	54.9%±0.6 pp700,698±7,435	54.9%±0.6 pp700,698±7,435	0%	-
2010+	6.3%±0.2 pp80,641±2,725	6.3%±0.2 pp80,641±2,725	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.
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Units by Building Size

Category	Chicago
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 pp372,679±3,989	29.2%±0.3 pp372,679±3,989	0%	-
Buildings With 2–4 Units	27.4%±0.4 pp349,976±4,957	27.4%±0.4 pp349,976±4,957	0%	-
Buildings With 5–19 Units	16.2%±0.3 pp206,420±4,124	16.2%±0.3 pp206,420±4,124	0%	-
Buildings With 20 or More Units	27.0%±0.3 pp344,543±4,438	27.0%±0.3 pp344,543±4,438	0%	-
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Homes by Number of Bedrooms

Category	Chicago
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 pp95,749±3,205	7.5%±0.3 pp95,749±3,205	0%	-
1 Bedroom	20.1%±0.4 pp257,271±4,939	20.1%±0.4 pp257,271±4,939	0%	-
2 Bedrooms	33.1%±0.3 pp422,866±4,221	33.1%±0.3 pp422,866±4,221	0%	-
3 Bedrooms	26.1%±0.3 pp333,682±4,061	26.1%±0.3 pp333,682±4,061	0%	-
4 Bedrooms	9.0%±0.2 pp115,453±2,426	9.0%±0.2 pp115,453±2,426	0%	-
5 or More Bedrooms	4.1%±0.2 pp52,033±2,072	4.1%±0.2 pp52,033±2,072	0%	-
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Overcrowded Housing

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Category	Chicago
Overcrowded: More Than 1 Person per Room (of occupied housing units)	3.4% ±0.2 pp3.4%±0.2 pp39,979 ±1,996
↳ Moderately Overcrowded: 1.01–1.50 People per Room (of overcrowded units)	2.0% ±0.1 pp58.2%±2.3 pp23,276 ±1,493
↳ Severely Overcrowded: 1.51 or More People per Room (of overcrowded units)	1.4% ±0.1 pp41.8%±2.6 pp16,703 ±1,328
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	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Overcrowded: More Than 1 Person per Room (of occupied housing units)	3.4%±0.2 pp3.4%±0.2 pp39,979±1,996	3.4%±0.2 pp3.4%±0.2 pp39,979±1,996	0%0%	-
↳ Moderately Overcrowded: 1.01–1.50 People per Room (of overcrowded units)	2.0%±0.1 pp58.2%±2.3 pp23,276±1,493	2.0%±0.1 pp58.2%±2.3 pp23,276±1,493	0%0%	-—
↳ Severely Overcrowded: 1.51 or More People per Room (of overcrowded units)	1.4%±0.1 pp41.8%±2.6 pp16,703±1,328	1.4%±0.1 pp41.8%±2.6 pp16,703±1,328	0%0%	-—
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	Chicago
Natural Gas Heat	77.5% ±0.3 pp899,660 ±3,501
Electric Heat	18.0% ±0.3 pp208,937 ±3,864
Other Heating Source	4.4% ±0.2 pp51,603 ±2,173
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Natural Gas Heat	77.5%±0.3 pp899,660±3,501	77.5%±0.3 pp899,660±3,501	0%	-
Electric Heat	18.0%±0.3 pp208,937±3,864	18.0%±0.3 pp208,937±3,864	0%	-
Other Heating Source	4.4%±0.2 pp51,603±2,173	4.4%±0.2 pp51,603±2,173	0%	-
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Costs & Affordability

Housing Cost Burden

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Category	Chicago
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 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	Chicago
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing	26.4% ±0.5 pp155,936 ±3,134
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing	25.3% ±0.5 pp149,215 ±2,939
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing	48.3% ±0.7 pp285,567 ±4,222
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing	25.5% ±0.6 pp150,346 ±3,554
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: Renter-occupied housing units with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Chicago
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing	51.6% ±0.6 pp272,277 ±2,904
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing	19.6% ±0.5 pp103,661 ±2,759
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing	28.8% ±0.6 pp151,994 ±3,034
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing	13.8% ±0.4 pp73,053 ±2,233
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: Owner-occupied housing units with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Chicago
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing	42.8% ±0.7 pp146,216 ±2,365
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing	23.9% ±0.7 pp81,659 ±2,408
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing	33.3% ±0.8 pp113,882 ±2,596
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing	15.4% ±0.5 pp52,632 ±1,873
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: Owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage and a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Chicago
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing	67.7% ±0.9 pp126,058 ±1,613
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing	11.8% ±0.7 pp22,000 ±1,275
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing	20.5% ±0.8 pp38,106 ±1,492
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing	11.0% ±0.6 pp20,421 ±1,202
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: Owner-occupied housing units without a mortgage and with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · 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 pp289,047±4,524	24.9%±0.4 pp289,047±4,524	0%	-
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing	23.8%±0.4 pp276,514±4,291	23.8%±0.4 pp276,514±4,291	0%	-
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing	45.6%±0.5 pp529,378±5,291	45.6%±0.5 pp529,378±5,291	0%	-
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing	24.0%±0.4 pp278,684±4,167	24.0%±0.4 pp278,684±4,167	0%	-
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	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing	26.4%±0.5 pp155,936±3,134	26.4%±0.5 pp155,936±3,134	0%	-
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing	25.3%±0.5 pp149,215±2,939	25.3%±0.5 pp149,215±2,939	0%	-
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing	48.3%±0.7 pp285,567±4,222	48.3%±0.7 pp285,567±4,222	0%	-
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing	25.5%±0.6 pp150,346±3,554	25.5%±0.6 pp150,346±3,554	0%	-
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: Renter-occupied housing units with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing	51.6%±0.6 pp272,277±2,904	51.6%±0.6 pp272,277±2,904	0%	-
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing	19.6%±0.5 pp103,661±2,759	19.6%±0.5 pp103,661±2,759	0%	-
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing	28.8%±0.6 pp151,994±3,034	28.8%±0.6 pp151,994±3,034	0%	-
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing	13.8%±0.4 pp73,053±2,233	13.8%±0.4 pp73,053±2,233	0%	-
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: Owner-occupied housing units with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing	42.8%±0.7 pp146,216±2,365	42.8%±0.7 pp146,216±2,365	0%	-
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing	23.9%±0.7 pp81,659±2,408	23.9%±0.7 pp81,659±2,408	0%	-
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing	33.3%±0.8 pp113,882±2,596	33.3%±0.8 pp113,882±2,596	0%	-
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing	15.4%±0.5 pp52,632±1,873	15.4%±0.5 pp52,632±1,873	0%	-
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: Owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage and a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing	67.7%±0.9 pp126,058±1,613	67.7%±0.9 pp126,058±1,613	0%	-
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing	11.8%±0.7 pp22,000±1,275	11.8%±0.7 pp22,000±1,275	0%	-
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing	20.5%±0.8 pp38,106±1,492	20.5%±0.8 pp38,106±1,492	0%	-
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing	11.0%±0.6 pp20,421±1,202	11.0%±0.6 pp20,421±1,202	0%	-
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: Owner-occupied housing units without a mortgage and with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Monthly Housing Costs

Category	Chicago
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs	$594±$11
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs	$1,011±$8
Median Monthly Housing Costs	$1,560±$10
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs	$2,329±$13
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs	Over $3,000
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s monthly housing cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly housing costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $3,681 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Chicago	City	Difference
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs	$594±$11	$594±$11	$0
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs	$1,011±$8	$1,011±$8	$0
Median Monthly Housing Costs	$1,560±$10	$1,560±$10	$0
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs	$2,329±$13	$2,329±$13	$0
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs	Over $3,000	Over $3,000	—
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s monthly housing cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly housing costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $3,681 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

	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)	$609 ±7	$606 ±7	$594 ±11	▼ −$15▼ −$12▼ −$2
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars)	$459 ±6	$494 ±6	$594 ±11	▲ +$135▲ +$100▲ +$35
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$992 ±5	$1,001 ±5	$1,011 ±8	▲ +$19▲ +$10▲ +$9
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars)	$748 ±3	$816 ±4	$1,011 ±8	▲ +$262▲ +$195▲ +$67
Median Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$1,493 ±8	$1,523 ±6	$1,560 ±10	▲ +$67▲ +$37▲ +$29
Median Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars)	$1,127 ±6	$1,241 ±5	$1,560 ±10	▲ +$433▲ +$319▲ +$114
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$2,333 ±12	$2,326 ±10	$2,329 ±13	▼ −$4▲ +$3▼ −$7
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars)	$1,761 ±9	$1,896 ±8	$2,329 ±13	▲ +$569▲ +$434▲ +$135
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	—	$3,316 ±20	—	———
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars)	—	$2,703 ±16	—	———

Rent

Rent measure

Category	Chicago
Average Rent Plus Utilities	$1,613±$12
10th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities	$696±$20
25th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities	$1,043±$8
Median Rent Plus Utilities	$1,440±$10
75th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities	$2,021±$21
90th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities	$2,738±$29
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	Chicago	City	Difference
Average Rent Plus Utilities	$1,613±$12	$1,613±$12	$0
10th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities	$696±$20	$696±$20	$0
25th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities	$1,043±$8	$1,043±$8	$0
Median Rent Plus Utilities	$1,440±$10	$1,440±$10	$0
75th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities	$2,021±$21	$2,021±$21	$0
90th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities	$2,738±$29	$2,738±$29	$0
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	Chicago
Average Rent	$1,452±$11
10th Percentile Rent	$564±$21
25th Percentile Rent	$913±$7
Median Rent	$1,262±$12
75th Percentile Rent	$1,868±$13
90th Percentile Rent	$2,528±$38
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	Chicago	City	Difference
Average Rent	$1,452±$11	$1,452±$11	$0
10th Percentile Rent	$564±$21	$564±$21	$0
25th Percentile Rent	$913±$7	$913±$7	$0
Median Rent	$1,262±$12	$1,262±$12	$0
75th Percentile Rent	$1,868±$13	$1,868±$13	$0
90th Percentile Rent	$2,528±$38	$2,528±$38	$0
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	Chicago
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage)	$2,734±$24
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage)	$1,270±$14
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage)	$1,697±$14
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage)	$2,339±$17
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage)	$3,269±$31
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage)	Over $4,000
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $3,000 in 2010–14 ($3,975 in 2024 dollars). It has been $4,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,908 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Chicago	City	Difference
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage)	$2,734±$24	$2,734±$24	$0
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage)	$1,270±$14	$1,270±$14	$0
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage)	$1,697±$14	$1,697±$14	$0
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage)	$2,339±$17	$2,339±$17	$0
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage)	$3,269±$31	$3,269±$31	$0
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage)	Over $4,000	Over $4,000	—
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $3,000 in 2010–14 ($3,975 in 2024 dollars). It has been $4,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,908 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

	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)	$2,855 ±19	$2,793 ±23	$2,734 ±24	▼ −$121▼ −$60▼ −$61
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars)	$2,154 ±14	$2,277 ±19	$2,734 ±24	▲ +$579▲ +$457▲ +$122
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$1,403 ±11	$1,356 ±11	$1,270 ±14	▼ −$133▼ −$86▼ −$47
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars)	$1,059 ±8	$1,105 ±9	$1,270 ±14	▲ +$212▲ +$165▲ +$46
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$1,874 ±12	$1,800 ±12	$1,697 ±14	▼ −$177▼ −$103▼ −$74
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars)	$1,414 ±9	$1,467 ±10	$1,697 ±14	▲ +$283▲ +$230▲ +$53
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$2,526 ±13	$2,422 ±13	$2,339 ±17	▼ −$187▼ −$83▼ −$103
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars)	$1,906 ±10	$1,974 ±11	$2,339 ±17	▲ +$433▲ +$365▲ +$68
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$3,447 ±25	$3,343 ±25	$3,269 ±31	▼ −$178▼ −$74▼ −$104
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars)	$2,601 ±19	$2,724 ±20	$3,269 ±31	▲ +$668▲ +$544▲ +$123
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	—	$4,578 ±59	—	———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars)	—	$3,731 ±48	—	———

Monthly Homeowner Costs Without a Mortgage

Category	Chicago
Average Monthly Owner Costs	$1,078±$22
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs	$418±$8
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs	$601±$8
Median Monthly Owner Costs	$859±$10
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs	$1,197±$18
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs	Over $1,500
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $700 in 2010–14 ($928 in 2024 dollars). It has been $1,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $1,840 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units without a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Chicago	City	Difference
Average Monthly Owner Costs	$1,078±$22	$1,078±$22	$0
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs	$418±$8	$418±$8	$0
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs	$601±$8	$601±$8	$0
Median Monthly Owner Costs	$859±$10	$859±$10	$0
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs	$1,197±$18	$1,197±$18	$0
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs	Over $1,500	Over $1,500	—
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $700 in 2010–14 ($928 in 2024 dollars). It has been $1,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $1,840 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units without a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

	2010–14	2015–19	2020–24	2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$957 ±15	$1,028 ±10	$1,078 ±22	▲ +$121▲ +$50▲ +$71
Average Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars)	$722 ±11	$838 ±8	$1,078 ±22	▲ +$355▲ +$240▲ +$116
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$429 ±6	$469 ±7	$418 ±8	▼ −$11▼ −$51▲ +$40
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars)	$324 ±5	$382 ±5	$418 ±8	▲ +$95▲ +$36▲ +$59
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$586 ±6	$629 ±6	$601 ±8	▲ +$14▼ −$28▲ +$43
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars)	$442 ±4	$513 ±5	$601 ±8	▲ +$158▲ +$88▲ +$70
Median Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$815 ±9	$860 ±7	$859 ±10	▲ +$44▼ −$1▲ +$45
Median Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars)	$615 ±7	$701 ±6	$859 ±10	▲ +$244▲ +$158▲ +$86
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	—	$1,206 ±14	$1,197 ±18	—▼ −$9—
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars)	—	$983 ±12	$1,197 ±18	—▲ +$214—
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	—	$1,767 ±35	—	———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars)	—	$1,440 ±28	—	———

Home Values

Category	Chicago
Average Home Value	$437,638±$7,358
10th Percentile Home Value	$129,150±$3,756
25th Percentile Home Value	$217,800±$1,804
Median Home Value	$334,100±$2,424
75th Percentile Home Value	$497,700±$3,730
90th Percentile Home Value	$809,159±$15,691
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	Chicago	City	Difference
Average Home Value	$437,638±$7,358	$437,638±$7,358	$0
10th Percentile Home Value	$129,150±$3,756	$129,150±$3,756	$0
25th Percentile Home Value	$217,800±$1,804	$217,800±$1,804	$0
Median Home Value	$334,100±$2,424	$334,100±$2,424	$0
75th Percentile Home Value	$497,700±$3,730	$497,700±$3,730	$0
90th Percentile Home Value	$809,159±$15,691	$809,159±$15,691	$0
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

Federal Housing Assistance

Sub-rows show

Category	Chicago
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units (of housing units)	8.3%8.3%106,578
↳ Housing Choice Vouchers (of HUD-subsidized units)	4.8%57.2%60,910
↳ Public Housing (of HUD-subsidized units)	1.1%13.8%14,721
↳ Project-Based Section 8 (of HUD-subsidized units)	2.1%25.7%27,383
↳ Other Project-Based Programs (of HUD-subsidized units)	0.3%3.3%3,564
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	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units (of housing units)	8.3%8.3%106,578	8.3%8.3%106,578	0%0%	-
↳ Housing Choice Vouchers (of HUD-subsidized units)	4.8%57.2%60,910	4.8%57.2%60,910	0%0%	-—
↳ Public Housing (of HUD-subsidized units)	1.1%13.8%14,721	1.1%13.8%14,721	0%0%	-—
↳ Project-Based Section 8 (of HUD-subsidized units)	2.1%25.7%27,383	2.1%25.7%27,383	0%0%	-—
↳ Other Project-Based Programs (of HUD-subsidized units)	0.3%3.3%3,564	0.3%3.3%3,564	0%0%	-—
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	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	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	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	2.2%25,940	2.2%26,951	2.1%27,383	– 0.0 pp▲ +1,443▼ −0.1 pp▲ +432– 0.0 pp▲ +1,011
Other Project-Based Programs	0.5%5,850	0.4%4,447	0.3%3,564	▼ −0.2 pp▼ −2,286▼ −0.1 pp▼ −883▼ −0.1 pp▼ −1,403

Sub-rows show

Characteristics of Federal Housing Assistance Recipients

Category	Chicago
Average Household Income	$17,032
Average Tenant-Paid Rent	$425
Average Monthly Government Spending	$1,389
Below 30% of Area Median Income	83.0%77,427
With Children	31.0%28,919
Head or Spouse Has a Disability	32.0%29,852
Note: Describes households receiving federal rental assistance in this ward. 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 ward. 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 ward.
Universe: HUD-assisted households · Geography: Census tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025 (administrative data; no margin of error)

Category	Chicago	City	Difference
Average Household Income	$17,032	$17,032	$0
Average Tenant-Paid Rent	$425	$425	$0
Average Monthly Government Spending	$1,389	$1,389	$0
Below 30% of Area Median Income	83.0%77,427	83.0%77,427	0 pp
With Children	31.0%28,919	31.0%28,919	0 pp
Head or Spouse Has a Disability	32.0%29,852	32.0%29,852	0 pp
Note: Describes households receiving federal rental assistance in this ward. 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 ward. 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 ward.
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	$12,156	$13,665	$17,032	▲ +$4,876▲ +$3,367▲ +$1,509
Average Tenant-Paid Rent	$310	$340	$425	▲ +$115▲ +$85▲ +$30
Average Monthly Government Spending	$916	$1,017	$1,389	▲ +$473▲ +$372▲ +$101
Below 30% of Area Median Income	80.0%—	81.0%—	83.0%—	▲ +3.0 pp—▲ +2.0 pp—▲ +1.0 pp—
With Children	—	—	31.0%—	——————

Environment

Tree Canopy and Land Cover

Category	Chicago
Total Tree Canopy	18.4%25,934 acres
Impervious Surfaces (No Canopy)	60.2%84,955 acres
Natural Open Surfaces	21.5%30,331 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	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Total Tree Canopy	18.4%25,934 acres	18.4%25,934 acres	0%	-
Impervious Surfaces (No Canopy)	60.2%84,955 acres	60.2%84,955 acres	0%	-
Natural Open Surfaces	21.5%30,331 acres	21.5%30,331 acres	0%	-
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	Chicago
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: 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	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors	26.1%±0.5 pp708,175±13,883	26.1%±0.5 pp708,175±13,883	0%	-
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors	44.1%±0.6 pp1,195,501±15,477	44.1%±0.6 pp1,195,501±15,477	0%	-
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors	29.8%±0.5 pp807,550±13,776	29.8%±0.5 pp807,550±13,776	0%	-
Homes Without Air Conditioning	4.2%114,618	4.2%114,618	0%	-
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	Chicago
Drove Alone	56.6% ±0.4 pp772,696 ±5,998
Carpooled	9.3% ±0.3 pp126,918 ±3,980
Public Transit	22.4% ±0.4 pp305,691 ±6,011
Walked	7.3% ±0.3 pp100,269 ±3,456
Bikes	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
Drove Alone	56.6%±0.4 pp772,696±5,998	56.6%±0.4 pp772,696±5,998	0%	-
Carpooled	9.3%±0.3 pp126,918±3,980	9.3%±0.3 pp126,918±3,980	0%	-
Public Transit	22.4%±0.4 pp305,691±6,011	22.4%±0.4 pp305,691±6,011	0%	-
Walked	7.3%±0.3 pp100,269±3,456	7.3%±0.3 pp100,269±3,456	0%	-
Bikes	1.8%±0.1 pp24,441±1,693	1.8%±0.1 pp24,441±1,693	0%	-
Other Commute Mode	2.5%±0.1 pp34,356±1,772	2.5%±0.1 pp34,356±1,772	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

Category	Chicago
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 (minutes)	33 min	NA min
Less Than 15 Minutes	13.0%±0.3 pp140,252±3,438	13.0%±0.3 pp140,252±3,438	0%	-
15–29 Minutes	29.9%±0.5 pp322,586±5,056	29.9%±0.5 pp322,586±5,056	0%	-
30–44 Minutes	29.6%±0.4 pp318,782±4,584	29.6%±0.4 pp318,782±4,584	0%	-
45–59 Minutes	14.0%±0.3 pp151,451±3,075	14.0%±0.3 pp151,451±3,075	0%	-
60 Minutes or More	13.4%±0.3 pp144,940±3,715	13.4%±0.3 pp144,940±3,715	0%	-
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Vehicle Access

Category	Chicago
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 pp308,497±5,087	26.6%±0.4 pp308,497±5,087	0%	-
Households With 1 Vehicle	45.2%±0.4 pp524,900±5,145	45.2%±0.4 pp524,900±5,145	0%	-
Households With 2 or More Vehicles	28.2%±0.4 pp326,808±4,200	28.2%±0.4 pp326,808±4,200	0%	-
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Household Computer Access

Category	Chicago
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 pp58,709±2,246	5.1%±0.2 pp58,709±2,246	0%	-
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop	10.4%±0.3 pp120,218±3,642	10.4%±0.3 pp120,218±3,642	0%	-
Desktop or Laptop Available	79.7%±0.4 pp924,956±4,919	79.7%±0.4 pp924,956±4,919	0%	-
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Internet Access

Category	Chicago
Has Internet Access	93.1% ±0.3 pp1,080,419 ±3,310
Selected access types (not a complete breakdown)
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 pp1,080,419±3,310	93.1%±0.3 pp1,080,419±3,310	0%	-
Selected access types (not a complete breakdown)
Cellular Data Plan Only	12.5%±0.3 pp145,219±3,463	12.5%±0.3 pp145,219±3,463	0%	-
Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription	3.9%±0.2 pp45,350±1,940	3.9%±0.2 pp45,350±1,940	0%	-
No Internet Access	6.9%±0.2 pp79,786±2,730	6.9%±0.2 pp79,786±2,730	0%	-
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Category	Chicago
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
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	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Uninsured Residents	9.8%±0.2 pp264,391±5,512	9.8%±0.2 pp264,391±5,512	0%	-
↳ Uninsured Children Under 19	3.9%±0.3 pp104,687±8,689	3.9%±0.3 pp104,687±8,689	0%	-
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64	13.3%±0.3 pp361,430±8,202	13.3%±0.3 pp361,430±8,202	0%	-
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older	1.7%±0.3 pp46,718±7,559	1.7%±0.3 pp46,718±7,559	0%	-
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	Chicago
Insured (Any Coverage)	90.2% ±0.2 pp2,424,871 ±5,689
Coverage types (may overlap)
Employer-Based Insurance	51.2% ±0.4 pp1,376,912 ±9,468
Direct-Purchase Insurance	8.5% ±0.2 pp227,424 ±5,112
Medicare	12.6% ±0.2 pp339,804 ±4,911
Medicaid	22.2% ±0.3 pp596,931 ±7,773
Military Health Coverage (TRICARE / VA)	0.3% ±0.0 pp7,201 ±787
Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified	3.8% ±0.1 pp102,777 ±3,544
Uninsured	9.8% ±0.2 pp262,018 ±5,689
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	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Insured (Any Coverage)	90.2%±0.2 pp2,424,871±5,689	90.2%±0.2 pp2,424,871±5,689	0%	-
Coverage types (may overlap)
Employer-Based Insurance	51.2%±0.4 pp1,376,912±9,468	51.2%±0.4 pp1,376,912±9,468	0%	-
Direct-Purchase Insurance	8.5%±0.2 pp227,424±5,112	8.5%±0.2 pp227,424±5,112	0%	-
Medicare	12.6%±0.2 pp339,804±4,911	12.6%±0.2 pp339,804±4,911	0%	-
Medicaid	22.2%±0.3 pp596,931±7,773	22.2%±0.3 pp596,931±7,773	0%	-
Military Health Coverage (TRICARE / VA)	0.3%±0.0 pp7,201±787	0.3%±0.0 pp7,201±787	0%	-
Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified	3.8%±0.1 pp102,777±3,544	3.8%±0.1 pp102,777±3,544	0%	-
Uninsured	9.8%±0.2 pp262,018±5,689	9.8%±0.2 pp262,018±5,689	0%	-
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	Chicago
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 pp303,665±4,797	14.0%±0.2 pp303,665±4,797	0%	-
Mobility Disability	7.6%±0.2 pp163,666±3,398	7.6%±0.2 pp163,666±3,398	0%	-
Hearing Disability	2.8%±0.1 pp61,430±2,337	2.8%±0.1 pp61,430±2,337	0%	-
Vision Disability	3.0%±0.1 pp64,544±2,269	3.0%±0.1 pp64,544±2,269	0%	-
Cognitive Disability	5.2%±0.1 pp112,824±2,939	5.2%±0.1 pp112,824±2,939	0%	-
Self-Care Disability	2.7%±0.1 pp57,758±2,261	2.7%±0.1 pp57,758±2,261	0%	-
Independent Living Disability	5.7%±0.2 pp123,651±3,247	5.7%±0.2 pp123,651±3,247	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

Incidence of Health Problems

Category	Chicago
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: 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	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Arthritis	19.6%409,178	19.6%409,178	0%	-
High Blood Pressure	29.7%620,030	29.7%620,030	0%	-
Cancer	5.0%104,382	5.0%104,382	0%	-
Current Asthma	10.2%212,940	10.2%212,940	0%	-
Coronary Heart Disease	4.8%100,207	4.8%100,207	0%	-
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)	5.5%114,820	5.5%114,820	0%	-
Diabetes	12.0%250,517	12.0%250,517	0%	-
High Cholesterol	31.6%659,696	31.6%659,696	0%	-
Obesity	32.6%680,572	32.6%680,572	0%	-
Stroke	3.3%68,892	3.3%68,892	0%	-
Lost All Natural Teeth	2.5%52,249	2.5%52,249	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: 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	Chicago
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 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	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days	19.0%396,652	19.0%396,652	0%	-
Current Cigarette Smoking	11.9%248,430	11.9%248,430	0%	-
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity	24.7%515,648	24.7%515,648	0%	-
Short Sleep Duration	37.8%789,129	37.8%789,129	0%	-
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	Chicago
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health	21.1%440,493
Frequent Physical Distress	11.8%246,342
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	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health	21.1%440,493	21.1%440,493	0%	-
Frequent Physical Distress	11.8%246,342	11.8%246,342	0%	-
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	Chicago
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
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	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure	72.5%1,513,542	72.5%1,513,542	0%	-
Routine Checkup in Past Year	76.2%1,590,785	76.2%1,590,785	0%	-
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years	86.2%1,799,549	86.2%1,799,549	0%	-
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening	55.8%1,164,905	55.8%1,164,905	0%	-
Dental Visit in Past Year	58.4%1,219,184	58.4%1,219,184	0%	-
Mammogram in Past 2 Years	74.2%1,549,032	74.2%1,549,032	0%	-
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	Chicago
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 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	Chicago	City	Difference	Rank
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression	19.1%398,740	19.1%398,740	0%	-
Frequent Mental Distress	16.0%334,023	16.0%334,023	0%	-
Lack of Social/Emotional Support	28.2%588,716	28.2%588,716	0%	-
Loneliness	35.8%747,377	35.8%747,377	0%	-
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

Chicago

Chicago at a Glance

Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Population

Household Size

Marital Status

Language Spoken at Home

English Proficiency

Household Composition

Children by Household Type

Veteran Status

Immigration

Place of Birth and Citizenship

Foreign-Born Residents by Country of Birth

Foreign-Born Residents by Year of U.S. Entry

Household Income & Poverty

Household Income

Poverty Status

Material Hardship

Material Hardship

Work & Employment

Employment Status, Ages 25–54

Occupation

Industry of Employment

Class of Worker

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Work

Earnings of Full-Time, Year-Round Workers

Earnings of Part-Time or Part-Year Workers

Earnings of All Workers

Economic Mobility

Adult Outcomes for People Who Grew Up in Chicago

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

Geographic Mobility of People Who Grew Up in Chicago

Local Businesses

Industry of Jobs in Chicago

Earnings of Jobs in Chicago

Jobs in Chicago by Firm Age

Jobs in Chicago by Firm Size

Students

K-12 School Enrollment

College Enrollment

Student Digital Access

Housing Stock & Stability

Owner vs. Renter-Occupied Housing

Years in Current Residence

Prior Location of Recent Movers

Housing Vacancy Status

Housing Age

Housing Units by Building Size

Homes by Number of Bedrooms

Overcrowded Housing

Primary Home Heating Fuel

Housing Costs & Affordability

Housing Cost Burden

Monthly Housing Costs

Rent

Homeowner Costs With a Mortgage

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Home Values

Federal Housing Assistance

Characteristics of Federal Housing Assistance Recipients

Environment

Tree Canopy and Land Cover

Population Vulnerable to Extreme Heat

Transportation & Commuting

How Workers Commute

Commute Time

Household Vehicle Access

Technology Access

Household Computer Access

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Health

Health Insurance

Health Insurance Coverage Types

Disability

Incidence of Health Problems

Health Risk Behaviors