Chicago City Council Ward 17 Demographics, Housing & Census Data

Chicago City Council Ward 17 Census and ACS demographic tables: population, race, age, income, poverty, rent, housing types, single-family homes, commute, education, internet access, health insurance, and disability.

Chicago City Council Ward 17

David Moore
David Moore
Ward 17 Alderperson

Ward 17 at a Glance

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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Category Ward 17
Hispanic 16.9% ±2.9 pp8,460 ±1,459
White 0.8% ±0.4 pp379 ±197
Black 80.0% ±3.1 pp40,024 ±1,566
Asian 0.4% ±0.3 pp199 ±134
Other or Multi-racial 2.0% ±0.6 pp986 ±314
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 16.9%±2.9 pp8,460±1,459 29.7%±0.2 pp805,318±5,785 ▼ -12.8% 30/50
White 0.8%±0.4 pp379±197 32.1%±0.2 pp870,127±5,557 ▼ -31.3% 50/50
Black 80.0%±3.1 pp40,024±1,566 27.4%±0.2 pp743,710±6,047 ▲ +52.5% 6/50
Asian 0.4%±0.3 pp199±134 7.2%±0.2 pp196,435±4,370 ▼ -6.8% 46/50
Other or Multi-racial 2.0%±0.6 pp986±314 3.5%±0.1 pp95,636±3,778 ▼ -1.6% 39/50
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
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Hispanic 5.6% ±1.1 pp3,204 ±615 7.0% ±1.2 pp3,664 ±636 16.9% ±2.9 pp8,460 ±1,459 ▲ +11.3 pp▲ +5,256▲ +9.9 pp▲ +4,796▲ +1.4 pp▲ +460
Chicago citywide 28.9% ±0.2 pp785,292 ±4,750 28.8% ±0.2 pp780,167 ±5,832 29.7% ±0.2 pp805,318 ±5,785 ▲ +0.8 pp▲ +20,026▲ +0.9 pp▲ +25,151▼ −0.2 pp▼ −5,125
White 1.0% ±0.4 pp572 ±209 1.6% ±0.5 pp824 ±248 0.8% ±0.4 pp379 ±197 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −193▼ −0.8 pp▼ −445▲ +0.6 pp▲ +252
Chicago citywide 32.2% ±0.2 pp872,513 ±4,319 33.3% ±0.2 pp901,769 ±4,468 32.1% ±0.2 pp870,127 ±5,557 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −2,386▼ −1.2 pp▼ −31,642▲ +1.1 pp▲ +29,256
Black 91.7% ±1.2 pp52,268 ±673 89.5% ±1.6 pp46,643 ±840 80.0% ±3.1 pp40,024 ±1,566 ▼ −11.7 pp▼ −12,244▼ −9.6 pp▼ −6,619▼ −2.1 pp▼ −5,625
Chicago citywide 31.5% ±0.1 pp853,214 ±3,755 29.2% ±0.2 pp790,893 ±4,690 27.4% ±0.2 pp743,710 ±6,047 ▼ −4.0 pp▼ −109,504▼ −1.8 pp▼ −47,183▼ −2.3 pp▼ −62,321
Asian 0.5% ±0.3 pp263 ±180 0.3% ±0.2 pp165 ±124 0.4% ±0.3 pp199 ±134 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −64▲ +0.1 pp▲ +34▼ −0.1 pp▼ −98
Chicago citywide 5.7% ±0.1 pp154,287 ±2,942 6.5% ±0.1 pp177,195 ±3,532 7.2% ±0.2 pp196,435 ±4,370 ▲ +1.6 pp▲ +42,148▲ +0.7 pp▲ +19,240▲ +0.9 pp▲ +22,908
Other or Multi-racial 1.2% ±0.5 pp707 ±272 1.5% ±0.7 pp803 ±346 2.0% ±0.6 pp986 ±314 ▲ +0.7 pp▲ +279▲ +0.4 pp▲ +183▲ +0.3 pp▲ +96
Chicago citywide 1.7% ±0.1 pp47,302 ±1,990 2.2% ±0.1 pp59,510 ±2,584 3.5% ±0.1 pp95,636 ±3,778 ▲ +1.8 pp▲ +48,334▲ +1.3 pp▲ +36,126▲ +0.5 pp▲ +12,208

Age Distribution

Category Ward 17
Under 5 7.3% ±1.5 pp3,663 ±772
5-17 16.7% ±1.5 pp8,375 ±754
18-24 9.1% ±1.2 pp4,565 ±616
25-44 27.0% ±1.5 pp13,494 ±750
45-64 22.9% ±1.3 pp11,469 ±658
65-74 10.1% ±1.0 pp5,034 ±482
75-84 4.7% ±0.6 pp2,360 ±317
85+ 2.2% ±0.5 pp1,089 ±257
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Under 5 7.3%±1.5 pp3,663±772 5.3%±0.1 pp144,044±3,726 ▲ +2.0% 2/50
5-17 16.7%±1.5 pp8,375±754 14.1%±0.2 pp381,582±5,292 ▲ +2.7% 16/50
18-24 9.1%±1.2 pp4,565±616 9.6%±0.2 pp260,942±4,703 ▼ -0.5% 25/50
25-44 27.0%±1.5 pp13,494±750 34.3%±0.2 pp929,946±6,124 ▼ -7.3% 38/50
45-64 22.9%±1.3 pp11,469±658 22.9%±0.2 pp620,047±5,184 0% 28/50
65-74 10.1%±1.0 pp5,034±482 8.2%±0.1 pp221,932±3,538 ▲ +1.9% 10/50
75-84 4.7%±0.6 pp2,360±317 4.0%±0.1 pp107,625±2,624 ▲ +0.7% 12/50
85+ 2.2%±0.5 pp1,089±257 1.7%±0.1 pp45,108±1,900 ▲ +0.5% 11/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

Category Ward 17
No High School Diploma 17.9% ±2.1 pp5,992 ±695
High School Diploma or GED 35.3% ±2.4 pp11,818 ±807
Some College or Associate's Degree 31.3% ±2.6 pp10,471 ±861
Bachelor's Degree 9.1% ±1.4 pp3,057 ±459
Graduate Degree 6.3% ±1.0 pp2,117 ±341
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 17 City Difference Rank
No High School Diploma 17.9%±2.1 pp5,992±695 12.8%±0.2 pp246,015±4,665 ▲ +5.1% 16/50
High School Diploma or GED 35.3%±2.4 pp11,818±807 21.1%±0.3 pp405,248±5,594 ▲ +14.3% 5/50
Some College or Associate's Degree 31.3%±2.6 pp10,471±861 21.8%±0.3 pp419,911±5,261 ▲ +9.5% 7/50
Bachelor's Degree 9.1%±1.4 pp3,057±459 25.4%±0.3 pp488,467±5,561 ▼ -16.2% 46/50
Graduate Degree 6.3%±1.0 pp2,117±341 19.0%±0.3 pp365,017±4,874 ▼ -12.6% 42/50
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Population

Category Ward 17
Total Population 50,048 ±3,137
Total Households 19,024 ±924
Population Density 10,727 ±672 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 Ward 17 Average Ward Difference
Total Population 50,048 54,206 ▼ −4,158
Total Households 19,024 23,200 ▼ −4,176
Population Density 10,727 people/sq mi 16,281 people/sq mi ▼ −5,554
Note: These are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, not 2020 decennial Census counts. The ACS surveys a sample of households over five years, so its population estimate and margin of error can differ from the Census’s April 1, 2020 full count; population change since 2020 and geographic aggregation at split Census geographies can also contribute. Learn more in the methodology.
Compared against the average ward rather than the citywide total, since population size is dominated by a handful of large wards. 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 57,014 ±2,207 52,100 ±2,237 50,048 ±3,137 ▼ −6,966 ±3,835▼ −2,052 ±3,852▼ −4,914 ±3,142 ▲ +2,784▼ −2,066▼ −4,158 12/5032/5042/50
Average Ward 54,230 54,166 54,206 ▼ −24▲ +40▼ −64
Total Households 19,300 ±518 18,664 ±553 19,024 ±924 ▼ −276 ±1,059▲ +360 ±1,076▼ −636 ±758 ▼ −1,268▼ −2,656▼ −4,176 28/5036/5039/50
Average Ward 20,568 21,320 23,200 ▲ +2,631▲ +1,880▲ +751
Population Density (per sq mi) 12,220 ±473 11,167 ±479 10,727 ±672 ▼ −1,493▼ −440▼ −1,053 ▼ −3,696▼ −4,945▼ −5,554 31/5033/5034/50
Average Ward Density 15,916 16,112 16,281 ▲ +366▲ +169▲ +196

Household Size

Category Ward 17
Average Household Size 2.61±0.17
1-Person Households 39.4% ±2.8 pp7,501 ±529
2-Person Households 23.4% ±2.5 pp4,460 ±475
3-Person Households 15.2% ±2.3 pp2,898 ±435
4+ Person Households 21.9% ±3.1 pp4,165 ±582
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size 2.61±0.17 2.29±0.02 ▲ +0.32 17/50
1-Person Households 39.4%±2.8 pp7,501±529 39.7%±0.4 pp460,268±4,301 ▼ -0.2% 18/50
2-Person Households 23.4%±2.5 pp4,460±475 29.5%±0.4 pp342,235±4,195 ▼ -6.1% 44/50
3-Person Households 15.2%±2.3 pp2,898±435 12.9%±0.3 pp149,291±3,231 ▲ +2.4% 18/50
4+ Person Households 21.9%±3.1 pp4,165±582 18.0%±0.3 pp208,411±4,023 ▲ +3.9% 25/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Marital Status

Category Ward 17
Never Married 53.7% ±2.2 pp21,547 ±896
Married 22.2% ±1.8 pp8,890 ±722
Separated 3.7% ±0.8 pp1,489 ±313
Divorced 12.4% ±1.3 pp4,978 ±539
Widowed 8.0% ±1.1 pp3,216 ±427
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Never Married 53.7%±2.2 pp21,547±896 49.6%±0.3 pp1,130,286±6,623 ▲ +4.1% 19/50
Married 22.2%±1.8 pp8,890±722 35.5%±0.3 pp807,294±6,077 ▼ -13.3% 45/50
Separated 3.7%±0.8 pp1,489±313 2.2%±0.1 pp49,430±2,379 ▲ +1.5% 5/50
Divorced 12.4%±1.3 pp4,978±539 7.9%±0.2 pp180,700±3,966 ▲ +4.5% 3/50
Widowed 8.0%±1.1 pp3,216±427 4.8%±0.1 pp109,357±2,738 ▲ +3.2% 6/50
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Language Spoken at Home

Category Ward 17
Speak English Only 85.0% ±2.7 pp40,326 ±1,281
Spanish 13.4% ±1.9 pp6,377 ±917
Other Languages 1.5% ±0.6 pp720 ±275
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Speak English Only 85.0%±2.7 pp40,326±1,281 64.6%±0.3 pp1,659,069±8,218 ▲ +20.4% 8/50
Spanish 13.4%±1.9 pp6,377±917 23.7%±0.2 pp607,865±6,166 ▼ -10.2% 29/50
Other Languages 1.5%±0.6 pp720±275 1.0%±0.1 pp25,292±2,452 ▲ +0.5% 46/50
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 Ward 17
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well (of residents age 5+) 92.0% ±7.5 pp92.0%±7.5 pp42,686 ±3,458
Combined Speaks English Less Than Very Well (of residents age 5+) 8.0% ±1.8 pp8.0%±1.8 pp3,699 ±852
↳ Speaks English Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 3.8% ±1.4 pp47.7%±13.3 pp1,765 ±638
↳ Speaks English Not Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 2.6% ±1.0 pp32.9%±10.4 pp1,217 ±475
↳ Does Not Speak English (of residents who speak English less than very well) 1.5% ±0.8 pp19.4%±8.4 pp717 ±352
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well (of residents age 5+) 92.0%±7.5 pp92.0%±7.5 pp42,686±3,458 85.4%±0.5 pp85.4%±0.5 pp2,192,778±11,961 ▲ +6.6%▲ +6.6% 21/50
Combined Speaks English Less Than Very Well (of residents age 5+) 8.0%±1.8 pp8.0%±1.8 pp3,699±852 14.6%±0.3 pp14.6%±0.3 pp374,404±6,794 ▼ -6.6%▼ -6.6% 30/50
↳ Speaks English Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 3.8%±1.4 pp47.7%±13.3 pp1,765±638 7.1%±0.2 pp48.9%±0.9 pp183,252±4,686 ▼ -3.3%▼ -1.2% 31/5033/50
↳ Speaks English Not Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 2.6%±1.0 pp32.9%±10.4 pp1,217±475 5.2%±0.2 pp35.6%±0.8 pp133,269±3,923 ▼ -2.6%▼ -2.7% 31/5028/50
↳ Does Not Speak English (of residents who speak English less than very well) 1.5%±0.8 pp19.4%±8.4 pp717±352 2.3%±0.1 pp15.5%±0.7 pp57,883±2,982 ▼ -0.7%▲ +3.9% 25/5011/50
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Household Composition

Category Ward 17
Married-Couple Households 18.0% ±2.5 pp3,431 ±482
Unmarried-Couple Households 6.6% ±2.0 pp1,254 ±380
One-Person Households 39.4% ±3.5 pp7,501 ±666
Other Household Types 35.9% ±6.9 pp6,839 ±1,314
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Married-Couple Households 18.0%±2.5 pp3,431±482 30.9%±0.3 pp358,432±3,598 ▼ -12.9% 45/50
Unmarried-Couple Households 6.6%±2.0 pp1,254±380 8.3%±0.2 pp96,220±2,797 ▼ -1.7% 31/50
One-Person Households 39.4%±3.5 pp7,501±666 39.7%±0.5 pp460,268±5,729 ▼ -0.2% 18/50
Other Household Types 35.9%±6.9 pp6,839±1,314 21.1%±0.7 pp245,285±8,514 ▲ +14.8% 6/50
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 Ward 17
Children in Married-Couple Households 28.7% ±4.9 pp3,554 ±609
Children in Unmarried-Couple Households 17.0% ±6.4 pp2,108 ±786
Children in Single-Mother Households 48.9% ±7.7 pp6,049 ±953
Children in Single-Father Households 5.3% ±3.5 pp658 ±436
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Children in Married-Couple Households 28.7%±4.9 pp3,554±609 56.0%±0.8 pp293,542±4,257 ▼ -27.3% 44/50
Children in Unmarried-Couple Households 17.0%±6.4 pp2,108±786 8.8%±0.6 pp45,960±3,208 ▲ +8.3% 1/50
Children in Single-Mother Households 48.9%±7.7 pp6,049±953 30.6%±0.9 pp160,535±4,521 ▲ +18.3% 10/50
Children in Single-Father Households 5.3%±3.5 pp658±436 4.6%±0.4 pp24,133±2,006 ▲ +0.7% 14/50
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 Ward 17
Veteran (of civilian adults 18+) 3.7% ±0.7 pp3.7%±0.7 pp1,413 ±273
↳ Post-9/11 Gulf War Era (of veterans) 13.2% ±10.8 pp0.5%±0.4 pp186 ±153
↳ Pre-9/11 Gulf War Era Only (of veterans) 23.6% ±13.2 pp0.9%±0.5 pp333 ±186
↳ Vietnam Era (of veterans) 30.1% ±11.5 pp1.1%±0.4 pp425 ±162
↳ Korean War (of veterans) 6.9% ±8.5 pp0.3%±0.3 pp97 ±119
↳ Other / Peacetime Service (of veterans) 26.3% ±13.3 pp1.0%±0.5 pp371 ±187
Universe: Civilian population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Veteran (of civilian adults 18+) 3.7%±0.7 pp3.7%±0.7 pp1,413±273 2.8%±0.1 pp2.8%±0.1 pp60,766±2,397 ▲ +0.9%▲ +0.9% 12/50
↳ Post-9/11 Gulf War Era (of veterans) 13.2%±10.8 pp0.5%±0.4 pp186±153 26.8%±1.8 pp0.7%±0.0 pp16,267±1,067 ▼ -13.6%▼ -0.3% 43/5040/50
↳ Pre-9/11 Gulf War Era Only (of veterans) 23.6%±13.2 pp0.9%±0.5 pp333±186 12.9%±1.0 pp0.4%±0.0 pp7,830±579 ▲ +10.7%▲ +0.5% 4/504/50
↳ Vietnam Era (of veterans) 30.1%±11.5 pp1.1%±0.4 pp425±162 28.8%±1.4 pp0.8%±0.0 pp17,525±846 ▲ +1.2%▲ +0.3% 21/5011/50
↳ Korean War (of veterans) 6.9%±8.5 pp0.3%±0.3 pp97±119 4.9%±0.7 pp0.1%±0.0 pp2,995±441 ▲ +2.0%▲ +0.1% 10/509/50
↳ Other / Peacetime Service (of veterans) 26.3%±13.3 pp1.0%±0.5 pp371±187 26.6%±1.5 pp0.7%±0.0 pp16,149±916 ▼ -0.3%▲ +0.2% 25/5014/50
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 Ward 17
U.S.-Born Residents (of all residents) 91.5% ±1.8 pp91.5%±1.8 pp45,783 ±910
Foreign-Born Residents (of all residents) 8.5% ±1.4 pp8.5%±1.4 pp4,265 ±718
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens (of foreign-born residents) 2.5% ±0.6 pp29.1%±4.7 pp1,242 ±289
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens (of foreign-born residents) 6.0% ±1.3 pp70.9%±10.3 pp3,023 ±673
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
U.S.-Born Residents (of all residents) 91.5%±1.8 pp91.5%±1.8 pp45,783±910 79.1%±0.3 pp79.1%±0.3 pp2,144,343±7,926 ▲ +12.4%▲ +12.4% 7/50
Foreign-Born Residents (of all residents) 8.5%±1.4 pp8.5%±1.4 pp4,265±718 20.9%±0.3 pp20.9%±0.3 pp566,883±7,968 ▼ -12.4%▼ -12.4% 44/50
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens (of foreign-born residents) 2.5%±0.6 pp29.1%±4.7 pp1,242±289 10.0%±0.2 pp47.7%±0.5 pp270,551±4,603 ▼ -7.5%▼ -18.6% 46/5048/50
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens (of foreign-born residents) 6.0%±1.3 pp70.9%±10.3 pp3,023±673 10.9%±0.2 pp52.3%±0.9 pp296,332±6,504 ▼ -4.9%▲ +18.6% 40/503/50
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 Ward 17
Born in Mexico (of foreign-born residents) 6.2%±1.3 pp73.1%±8.6 pp3,181±689
Born in other countries (of foreign-born residents) 2.3%26.9%1,170
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 Ward 17 Chicago Difference Rank
Born in Mexico (of foreign-born residents) 6.2% ±1.3 pp73.1%±8.6 pp3,181 8.2% ±0.2 pp39.3%222,978 ▼ -2.0%▲ +33.8% 20/5010/50
Born in other countries (of foreign-born residents) 2.3%26.9%1,170 ——
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 Ward 17
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later (of foreign-born residents) 2.0% ±0.6 pp23.5%±5.0 pp1,023 ±282
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 (of foreign-born residents) 2.6% ±1.0 pp30.7%±10.0 pp1,337 ±494
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 (of foreign-born residents) 2.5% ±0.7 pp29.5%±6.9 pp1,285 ±374
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 (of foreign-born residents) 1.4% ±0.4 pp16.2%±3.4 pp705 ±191
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later (of foreign-born residents) 2.0%±0.6 pp23.5%±5.0 pp1,023±282 5.9%±0.2 pp3664.6%±651.4 pp159,447±5,557 ▼ -3.9%▼ -3641.1% 44/5033/50
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 (of foreign-born residents) 2.6%±1.0 pp30.7%±10.0 pp1,337±494 4.5%±0.1 pp2801.9%±497.1 pp121,912±4,035 ▼ -1.9%▼ -2771.2% 38/502/50
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 (of foreign-born residents) 2.5%±0.7 pp29.5%±6.9 pp1,285±374 4.6%±0.1 pp2846.4%±504.2 pp123,849±3,901 ▼ -2.1%▼ -2816.9% 35/506/50
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 (of foreign-born residents) 1.4%±0.4 pp16.2%±3.4 pp705±191 6.0%±0.1 pp3715.8%±652.6 pp161,675±3,491 ▼ -4.6%▼ -3699.6% 46/5045/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later 0.1% ±0.2 pp56 ±125 0.6% ±0.2 pp312 ±129 2.0% ±0.6 pp1,023 ±282 ▲ +1.9 pp▲ +967▲ +1.4 pp▲ +711▲ +0.5 pp▲ +256
Chicago citywide 1.4% ±0.1 pp36,978 ±2,235 3.7% ±0.1 pp99,118 ±3,198 5.9% ±0.2 pp159,447 ±5,568 ▲ +4.5 pp▲ +122,469▲ +2.2 pp▲ +60,329▲ +2.3 pp▲ +62,140
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 0.4% ±0.3 pp255 ±160 1.2% ±0.4 pp635 ±201 2.6% ±1.0 pp1,337 ±494 ▲ +2.2 pp▲ +1,082▲ +1.4 pp▲ +702▲ +0.7 pp▲ +380
Chicago citywide 5.9% ±0.1 pp161,331 ±3,896 4.9% ±0.1 pp131,658 ±3,182 4.5% ±0.1 pp121,912 ±4,044 ▼ −1.5 pp▼ −39,419▼ −0.4 pp▼ −9,746▼ −1.1 pp▼ −29,673
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 0.8% ±0.3 pp455 ±181 1.1% ±0.3 pp593 ±170 2.5% ±0.7 pp1,285 ±374 ▲ +1.7 pp▲ +830▲ +1.4 pp▲ +692▲ +0.3 pp▲ +138
Chicago citywide 6.1% ±0.1 pp165,077 ±3,717 5.3% ±0.1 pp142,413 ±3,015 4.6% ±0.1 pp123,849 ±3,911 ▼ −1.5 pp▼ −41,228▼ −0.7 pp▼ −18,564▼ −0.8 pp▼ −22,664
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 1.0% ±0.3 pp549 ±173 1.1% ±0.2 pp587 ±131 1.4% ±0.4 pp705 ±191 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +156▲ +0.3 pp▲ +118▲ +0.1 pp▲ +38
Chicago citywide 7.5% ±0.1 pp204,169 ±3,469 6.9% ±0.1 pp186,050 ±3,114 6.0% ±0.1 pp161,675 ±3,509 ▼ −1.6 pp▼ −42,494▼ −0.9 pp▼ −24,375▼ −0.7 pp▼ −18,119
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Household Income & Poverty

Household Income

Category Ward 17
Average Household Income $60,817±$3,573
Per Capita Income $24,002±$1,028
10th Percentile Household Income $8,037±$1,458
25th Percentile Household Income $18,102±$2,517
Median Household Income $44,059±$4,171
75th Percentile Household Income $88,218±$6,567
90th Percentile Household Income $140,479±$7,951
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Average Household Income $60,817±$3,573 $116,016±$1,263 ▼ −$55,199 47/50
Per Capita Income $24,002±$1,028 $50,086±$581 ▼ −$26,084 47/50
10th Percentile Household Income $8,037±$1,458 $12,933±$271 ▼ −$4,896 45/50
25th Percentile Household Income $18,102±$2,517 $34,575±$649 ▼ −$16,473 46/50
Median Household Income $44,059±$4,171 $77,902±$907 ▼ −$33,843 46/50
75th Percentile Household Income $88,218±$6,567 $144,150±$1,210 ▼ −$55,931 45/50
90th Percentile Household Income $140,479±$7,951 Over $200,000 ▼ −$59,521+ 45/50
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) $54,882 ±2,204 $55,368 ±2,897 $60,817 ±3,573 ▲ +$5,936▲ +$5,450▲ +$486
Chicago citywide $95,689 ±910 $111,304 ±1,075 $116,016 ±1,263 ▲ +$20,327▲ +$4,712▲ +$15,615
Average Household Income (nominal dollars) $41,418 ±1,664 $45,125 ±2,361 $60,817 ±3,573 ▲ +$19,399▲ +$15,692▲ +$3,707
Chicago citywide $72,215 ±687 $90,713 ±876 $116,016 ±1,263 ▲ +$43,801▲ +$25,303▲ +$18,498
Per Capita Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $20,264 ±622 $21,662 ±921 $24,002 ±1,028 ▲ +$3,738▲ +$2,340▲ +$1,398
Chicago citywide $37,927 ±351 $45,525 ±412 $50,086 ±581 ▲ +$12,160▲ +$4,562▲ +$7,598
Per Capita Income (nominal dollars) $15,293 ±469 $17,655 ±751 $24,002 ±1,028 ▲ +$8,709▲ +$6,347▲ +$2,362
Chicago citywide $28,623 ±265 $37,103 ±336 $50,086 ±581 ▲ +$21,464▲ +$12,984▲ +$8,480
10th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $8,305 ±845 $8,940 ±1,126 $8,037 ±1,458 ▼ −$268▼ −$903▲ +$635
Chicago citywide $11,828 ±190 $13,281 ±277 $12,933 ±271 ▲ +$1,105▼ −$348▲ +$1,453
10th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $6,268 ±637 $7,286 ±917 $8,037 ±1,458 ▲ +$1,769▲ +$751▲ +$1,018
Chicago citywide $8,927 ±144 $10,824 ±225 $12,933 ±271 ▲ +$4,007▲ +$2,109▲ +$1,898
25th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $19,880 ±1,279 $19,571 ±1,186 $18,102 ±2,517 ▼ −$1,778▼ −$1,469▼ −$308
Chicago citywide $28,727 ±321 $31,597 ±462 $34,575 ±649 ▲ +$5,848▲ +$2,979▲ +$2,869
25th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $15,003 ±965 $15,950 ±966 $18,102 ±2,517 ▲ +$3,099▲ +$2,151▲ +$948
Chicago citywide $21,680 ±242 $25,751 ±376 $34,575 ±649 ▲ +$12,895▲ +$8,824▲ +$4,071
Median Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $38,861 ±2,255 $39,673 ±2,460 $44,059 ±4,171 ▲ +$5,198▲ +$4,386▲ +$812
Chicago citywide $63,379 ±591 $71,469 ±723 $77,902 ±907 ▲ +$14,523▲ +$6,433▲ +$8,090
Median Household Income (nominal dollars) $29,327 ±1,702 $32,334 ±2,005 $44,059 ±4,171 ▲ +$14,731▲ +$11,725▲ +$3,006
Chicago citywide $47,831 ±446 $58,247 ±589 $77,902 ±907 ▲ +$30,071▲ +$19,655▲ +$10,416
75th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $75,071 ±3,224 $74,096 ±3,951 $88,218 ±6,567 ▲ +$13,147▲ +$14,122▼ −$975
Chicago citywide $122,019 ±806 $139,501 ±1,057 $144,150 ±1,210 ▲ +$22,131▲ +$4,648▲ +$17,482
75th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $56,655 ±2,433 $60,388 ±3,220 $88,218 ±6,567 ▲ +$31,563▲ +$27,830▲ +$3,733
Chicago citywide $92,086 ±608 $113,694 ±862 $144,150 ±1,210 ▲ +$52,064▲ +$30,456▲ +$21,608
90th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $117,983 ±5,648 $120,233 ±6,747 $140,479 ±7,951 ▲ +$22,496▲ +$20,246▲ +$2,250
Chicago citywide $202,601 ±2,442 $235,390 ±1,636 — ——▲ +$32,790
90th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $89,040 ±4,263 $97,990 ±5,499 $140,479 ±7,951 ▲ +$51,439▲ +$42,489▲ +$8,950
Chicago citywide $152,899 ±1,843 $191,844 ±1,333 — ——▲ +$38,944

Poverty Status

Category Ward 17
Below Poverty Line 29.1% ±3.7 pp14,552 ±1,833
Below 200% Poverty Line 51.5% ±4.3 pp25,779 ±2,171
Deep Poverty (Below 50%) 15.2% ±3.1 pp7,589 ±1,560
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 29.1%±3.7 pp14,552±1,833 16.8%±0.4 pp456,194±11,330 ▲ +12.2% 5/50
Below 200% Poverty Line 51.5%±4.3 pp25,779±2,171 33.4%±0.6 pp905,794±16,660 ▲ +18.1% 6/50
Deep Poverty (Below 50%) 15.2%±3.1 pp7,589±1,560 8.3%±0.3 pp226,117±7,649 ▲ +6.8% 4/50
Note: Poverty status compares a family’s pre-tax cash income with the Census poverty threshold for its family size. For example, in 2024 the threshold for a one-person family was $15,060. See more details on how poverty is defined and measured.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Material Hardship

Material Hardship

Category Ward 17
Food Insecurity 41.5%15,979
Housing Insecurity 32.2%12,405
Transportation Barriers 19.4%7,466
Threatened Utility Shutoff 22.1%8,504
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Food Insecurity 41.5%15,979 24.4%509,385 ▲ +17.1% 6/50
Housing Insecurity 32.2%12,405 19.7%411,266 ▲ +12.5% 5/50
Transportation Barriers 19.4%7,466 11.6%242,167 ▲ +7.8% 6/50
Threatened Utility Shutoff 22.1%8,504 11.9%248,430 ▲ +10.2% 6/50
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 Ward 17
In Labor Force 72.5% ±2.8 pp13,809 ±532
↳ Employed 61.5% ±3.1 pp11,712 ±599
↳ Unemployed 10.9% ±2.0 pp2,077 ±373
↳ Unemployment Rate 15.1% ±2.6 pp—
Not in Labor Force 27.5% ±8.1 pp5,238 ±1,540
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
In Labor Force 72.5%±2.8 pp13,809±532 85.6%±0.3 pp1,069,076±3,571 ▼ -13.1% 49/50
↳ Employed 61.5%±3.1 pp11,712±599 79.6%±0.3 pp994,466±4,015 ▼ -18.1% 49/50
↳ Unemployed 10.9%±2.0 pp2,077±373 5.9%±0.2 pp73,968±2,565 ▲ +5.0% 6/50
↳ Unemployment Rate 15.1%±2.6 pp— 6.9%±0.2 pp86,502±3,074 ▲ +8.1% 5/50
Not in Labor Force 27.5%±8.1 pp5,238±1,540 14.4%±1.1 pp180,399±13,145 ▲ +13.1% 2/50
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 Ward 17
Management, Business, Science & Arts 22.5% ±3.0 pp4,086 ±550
↳ Management Occupations 5.5% ±1.6 pp1,006 ±281
↳ Business & Financial Operations 2.5% ±1.0 pp454 ±177
↳ Computer & Mathematical 1.5% ±0.9 pp265 ±164
↳ Architecture & Engineering 0.3% ±0.6 pp53 ±113
↳ Life, Physical & Social Science 0.0% ±0.6 pp7 ±105
↳ Community & Social Service 1.6% ±0.9 pp285 ±170
↳ Legal Occupations 0.4% ±0.6 pp69 ±117
↳ Education, Training & Library 5.4% ±1.6 pp988 ±285
↳ Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media 0.6% ±0.7 pp101 ±134
↳ Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners 2.9% ±1.0 pp533 ±174
↳ Health Technologists & Technicians 1.8% ±1.0 pp325 ±181
Service 29.3% ±4.6 pp5,317 ±829
↳ Healthcare Support 9.0% ±2.3 pp1,639 ±417
↳ Protective Service 5.9% ±1.8 pp1,068 ±327
↳ Food Preparation & Serving 5.7% ±2.0 pp1,040 ±363
↳ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0% ±1.9 pp906 ±342
↳ Personal Care & Service 3.7% ±1.4 pp664 ±251
Sales & Office 19.7% ±2.9 pp3,581 ±528
↳ Sales & Related 6.0% ±1.7 pp1,083 ±311
↳ Office & Administrative Support 13.8% ±2.4 pp2,498 ±444
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance 6.9% ±2.1 pp1,248 ±378
↳ Farming, Fishing & Forestry 0.1% ±0.6 pp10 ±105
↳ Construction & Extraction 3.1% ±1.3 pp559 ±239
↳ Installation, Maintenance & Repair 3.7% ±1.6 pp679 ±297
Production, Transportation & Material Moving 21.5% ±3.4 pp3,909 ±615
↳ Production Occupations 6.5% ±1.8 pp1,187 ±323
↳ Transportation Occupations 7.0% ±2.0 pp1,265 ±355
↳ Material Moving Occupations 8.0% ±2.0 pp1,457 ±370
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Management, Business, Science & Arts 22.5%±3.0 pp4,086±550 49.2%±0.4 pp686,743±5,710 ▼ -26.7% 46/50
↳ Management Occupations 5.5%±1.6 pp1,006±281 12.3%±0.3 pp172,182±3,807 ▼ -6.8% 47/50
↳ Business & Financial Operations 2.5%±1.0 pp454±177 9.1%±0.2 pp127,081±3,358 ▼ -6.6% 50/50
↳ Computer & Mathematical 1.5%±0.9 pp265±164 4.9%±0.2 pp68,921±2,690 ▼ -3.5% 45/50
↳ Architecture & Engineering 0.3%±0.6 pp53±113 1.6%±0.1 pp22,779±1,380 ▼ -1.3% 48/50
↳ Life, Physical & Social Science 0.0%±0.6 pp7±105 1.4%±0.1 pp19,126±1,340 ▼ -1.3% 50/50
↳ Community & Social Service 1.6%±0.9 pp285±170 1.9%±0.1 pp26,973±1,500 ▼ -0.4% 36/50
↳ Legal Occupations 0.4%±0.6 pp69±117 2.3%±0.1 pp31,629±1,814 ▼ -1.9% 44/50
↳ Education, Training & Library 5.4%±1.6 pp988±285 6.6%±0.2 pp92,316±2,697 ▼ -1.2% 36/50
↳ Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media 0.6%±0.7 pp101±134 3.1%±0.1 pp43,879±1,786 ▼ -2.6% 50/50
↳ Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners 2.9%±1.0 pp533±174 4.6%±0.2 pp63,551±2,652 ▼ -1.6% 33/50
↳ Health Technologists & Technicians 1.8%±1.0 pp325±181 1.3%±0.1 pp18,306±1,387 ▲ +0.5% 8/50
Service 29.3%±4.6 pp5,317±829 16.9%±0.3 pp235,977±4,217 ▲ +12.4% 2/50
↳ Healthcare Support 9.0%±2.3 pp1,639±417 3.4%±0.2 pp46,792±2,107 ▲ +5.7% 2/50
↳ Protective Service 5.9%±1.8 pp1,068±327 2.8%±0.1 pp39,146±1,734 ▲ +3.1% 9/50
↳ Food Preparation & Serving 5.7%±2.0 pp1,040±363 5.1%±0.2 pp70,514±2,393 ▲ +0.7% 18/50
↳ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0%±1.9 pp906±342 3.0%±0.1 pp41,783±1,967 ▲ +2.0% 9/50
↳ Personal Care & Service 3.7%±1.4 pp664±251 2.7%±0.1 pp37,742±1,657 ▲ +1.0% 9/50
Sales & Office 19.7%±2.9 pp3,581±528 17.4%±0.3 pp243,580±4,754 ▲ +2.3% 11/50
↳ Sales & Related 6.0%±1.7 pp1,083±311 8.1%±0.2 pp113,073±3,174 ▼ -2.1% 49/50
↳ Office & Administrative Support 13.8%±2.4 pp2,498±444 9.3%±0.3 pp130,507±3,591 ▲ +4.4% 4/50
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance 6.9%±2.1 pp1,248±378 4.6%±0.2 pp64,338±2,929 ▲ +2.3% 14/50
↳ Farming, Fishing & Forestry 0.1%±0.6 pp10±105 0.1%±0.0 pp1,506±406 ▼ -0.1% 30/50
↳ Construction & Extraction 3.1%±1.3 pp559±239 2.8%±0.1 pp39,432±2,062 ▲ +0.3% 25/50
↳ Installation, Maintenance & Repair 3.7%±1.6 pp679±297 1.7%±0.1 pp23,400±1,722 ▲ +2.1% 6/50
Production, Transportation & Material Moving 21.5%±3.4 pp3,909±615 11.8%±0.3 pp165,261±3,629 ▲ +9.7% 6/50
↳ Production Occupations 6.5%±1.8 pp1,187±323 4.2%±0.2 pp57,989±2,275 ▲ +2.4% 11/50
↳ Transportation Occupations 7.0%±2.0 pp1,265±355 3.9%±0.2 pp54,099±2,118 ▲ +3.1% 5/50
↳ Material Moving Occupations 8.0%±2.0 pp1,457±370 3.8%±0.2 pp53,173±2,312 ▲ +4.2% 5/50
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 Ward 17
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.1% ±0.6 pp12 ±104
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 0.1% ±0.6 pp12 ±104
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0% ±0.6 pp0
Construction 4.0% ±1.5 pp733 ±277
Manufacturing 8.3% ±2.2 pp1,508 ±391
Wholesale Trade 0.5% ±0.7 pp93 ±121
Retail Trade 10.2% ±2.1 pp1,853 ±372
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 15.9% ±2.6 pp2,885 ±477
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 15.8% ±2.6 pp2,867 ±479
↳ Utilities 0.1% ±0.6 pp17 ±106
Information 0.4% ±0.7 pp75 ±120
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 4.0% ±1.2 pp719 ±212
↳ Finance & Insurance 2.5% ±1.1 pp446 ±192
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 1.5% ±0.8 pp273 ±142
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 12.1% ±2.5 pp2,195 ±453
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 3.7% ±1.2 pp678 ±222
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.1% ±0.6 pp17 ±108
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 8.3% ±2.3 pp1,500 ±421
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 28.7% ±2.5 pp5,215 ±461
↳ Educational Services 8.0% ±1.7 pp1,459 ±302
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 20.7% ±2.5 pp3,756 ±458
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 7.7% ±2.2 pp1,389 ±396
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 1.2% ±0.9 pp209 ±163
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 6.5% ±2.0 pp1,180 ±364
Other Services 3.7% ±1.2 pp673 ±217
Public Administration 4.4% ±1.3 pp792 ±229
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.1%±0.6 pp12±104 0.2%±0.0 pp— ▼ -0.1% 43/50
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 0.1%±0.6 pp12±104 0.2%±0.0 pp— ▼ -0.1% 38/50
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%±0.6 pp0 0.0%±0.0 pp— 0% 23/50
Construction 4.0%±1.5 pp733±277 3.8%±0.2 pp— ▲ +0.3% 24/50
Manufacturing 8.3%±2.2 pp1,508±391 7.7%±0.2 pp— ▲ +0.6% 18/50
Wholesale Trade 0.5%±0.7 pp93±121 2.0%±0.1 pp— ▼ -1.5% 50/50
Retail Trade 10.2%±2.1 pp1,853±372 8.2%±0.2 pp— ▲ +2.0% 11/50
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 15.9%±2.6 pp2,885±477 7.1%±0.2 pp— ▲ +8.8% 2/50
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 15.8%±2.6 pp2,867±479 6.5%±0.2 pp— ▲ +9.3% 1/50
↳ Utilities 0.1%±0.6 pp17±106 0.5%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.4% 48/50
Information 0.4%±0.7 pp75±120 2.1%±0.1 pp— ▼ -1.7% 49/50
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 4.0%±1.2 pp719±212 8.8%±0.2 pp— ▼ -4.9% 48/50
↳ Finance & Insurance 2.5%±1.1 pp446±192 6.7%±0.2 pp— ▼ -4.2% 49/50
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 1.5%±0.8 pp273±142 2.1%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.6% 36/50
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 12.1%±2.5 pp2,195±453 18.2%±0.4 pp— ▼ -6.1% 40/50
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 3.7%±1.2 pp678±222 13.4%±0.3 pp— ▼ -9.7% 44/50
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.1%±0.6 pp17±108 0.1%±0.0 pp— 0% 27/50
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 8.3%±2.3 pp1,500±421 4.6%±0.2 pp— ▲ +3.6% 7/50
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 28.7%±2.5 pp5,215±461 24.2%±0.4 pp— ▲ +4.6% 14/50
↳ Educational Services 8.0%±1.7 pp1,459±302 10.5%±0.2 pp— ▼ -2.4% 38/50
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 20.7%±2.5 pp3,756±458 13.7%±0.3 pp— ▲ +7.0% 6/50
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 7.7%±2.2 pp1,389±396 9.1%±0.2 pp— ▼ -1.5% 32/50
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 1.2%±0.9 pp209±163 2.2%±0.1 pp— ▼ -1.0% 47/50
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 6.5%±2.0 pp1,180±364 6.9%±0.2 pp— ▼ -0.4% 26/50
Other Services 3.7%±1.2 pp673±217 4.6%±0.2 pp— ▼ -0.9% 37/50
Public Administration 4.4%±1.3 pp792±229 4.0%±0.2 pp— ▲ +0.4% 21/50
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 Ward 17
Private Company Employee 64.1% ±3.7 pp11,637 ±666
Self-Employed 5.7% ±1.9 pp1,028 ±336
Nonprofit 10.3% ±1.9 pp1,863 ±345
Government 19.6% ±2.4 pp3,563 ±435
Unpaid Family Worker 0.3% ±0.6 pp52 ±110
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Private Company Employee 64.1%±3.7 pp11,637±666 67.9%±0.4 pp947,845±5,822 ▼ -3.8% 33/50
Self-Employed 5.7%±1.9 pp1,028±336 8.3%±0.2 pp115,690±2,989 ▼ -2.6% 46/50
Nonprofit 10.3%±1.9 pp1,863±345 12.1%±0.3 pp169,124±4,035 ▼ -1.8% 34/50
Government 19.6%±2.4 pp3,563±435 12.9%±0.3 pp179,945±4,021 ▲ +6.7% 9/50
Unpaid Family Worker 0.3%±0.6 pp52±110 0.2%±0.0 pp2,312±408 ▲ +0.1% 9/50
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 Ward 17
Full-Time, Year-Round 57.7% ±2.7 pp12,381 ±577
Part-Time or Part-Year 42.3% ±3.3 pp9,087 ±704
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Full-Time, Year-Round 57.7%±2.7 pp12,381±577 67.0%±0.3 pp1,025,726±3,875 ▼ -9.4% 46/50
Part-Time or Part-Year 42.3%±3.3 pp9,087±704 33.0%±0.3 pp504,210±4,897 ▲ +9.4% 5/50
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 Ward 17
Average FT Earnings $56,709±$2,400
10th Percentile FT Earnings $22,836±$3,337
25th Percentile FT Earnings $33,605±$1,757
Median FT Earnings $48,626±$2,661
75th Percentile FT Earnings $75,573±$4,300
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Average FT Earnings $56,709±$2,400 $96,214±$968 ▼ −$39,505 43/50
10th Percentile FT Earnings $22,836±$3,337 $29,008±$387 ▼ −$6,173 41/50
25th Percentile FT Earnings $33,605±$1,757 $43,011±$345 ▼ −$9,406 42/50
Median FT Earnings $48,626±$2,661 $69,663±$530 ▼ −$21,037 43/50
75th Percentile FT Earnings $75,573±$4,300 Over $100,000 ▼ −$24,427+ 40/50
90th Percentile FT Earnings Over $100,000 Over $100,000 — 1/50
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Full-time, year-round workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $56,631 ±2,581 $53,973 ±2,325 $56,709 ±2,400 ▲ +$78▲ +$2,736▼ −$2,658
Chicago citywide $83,170 ±714 $91,467 ±682 $96,214 ±968 ▲ +$13,044▲ +$4,747▲ +$8,297
Average FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $42,739 ±1,948 $43,988 ±1,895 $56,709 ±2,400 ▲ +$13,970▲ +$12,721▲ +$1,250
Chicago citywide $62,767 ±539 $74,546 ±556 $96,214 ±968 ▲ +$33,447▲ +$21,669▲ +$11,778
10th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $22,008 ±1,528 $21,646 ±2,215 $22,836 ±3,337 ▲ +$828▲ +$1,190▼ −$362
Chicago citywide $24,209 ±243 $26,113 ±152 $29,008 ±387 ▲ +$4,799▲ +$2,895▲ +$1,904
10th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $16,609 ±1,154 $17,641 ±1,805 $22,836 ±3,337 ▲ +$6,227▲ +$5,194▲ +$1,032
Chicago citywide $18,270 ±183 $21,282 ±124 $29,008 ±387 ▲ +$10,738▲ +$7,726▲ +$3,012
25th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $32,154 ±1,693 $32,121 ±1,927 $33,605 ±1,757 ▲ +$1,452▲ +$1,484▼ −$32
Chicago citywide $37,393 ±278 $39,415 ±229 $43,011 ±345 ▲ +$5,618▲ +$3,597▲ +$2,021
25th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $24,266 ±1,278 $26,179 ±1,570 $33,605 ±1,757 ▲ +$9,340▲ +$7,427▲ +$1,913
Chicago citywide $28,220 ±210 $32,123 ±187 $43,011 ±345 ▲ +$14,791▲ +$10,888▲ +$3,903
Median FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $48,272 ±2,123 $45,588 ±2,018 $48,626 ±2,661 ▲ +$353▲ +$3,038▼ −$2,684
Chicago citywide $60,575 ±496 $64,628 ±327 $69,663 ±530 ▲ +$9,088▲ +$5,034▲ +$4,054
Median FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $36,430 ±1,603 $37,154 ±1,644 $48,626 ±2,661 ▲ +$12,195▲ +$11,472▲ +$724
Chicago citywide $45,715 ±374 $52,672 ±266 $69,663 ±530 ▲ +$23,948▲ +$16,991▲ +$6,957
75th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $70,823 ±2,544 $65,605 ±2,543 $75,573 ±4,300 ▲ +$4,750▲ +$9,967▼ −$5,218
Chicago citywide $98,274 ±615 $108,202 ±616 — ——▲ +$9,928
75th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $53,449 ±1,920 $53,468 ±2,072 $75,573 ±4,300 ▲ +$22,124▲ +$22,104▲ +$20
Chicago citywide $74,166 ±464 $88,185 ±502 — ——▲ +$14,019
90th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $96,686 ±4,546 $97,921 ±7,421 — ——▲ +$1,236
Chicago citywide — — — ———
90th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $72,967 ±3,431 $79,806 ±6,048 — ——▲ +$6,839
Chicago citywide — — — ———

Earnings of Part-Time or Part-Year Workers

Category Ward 17
Average PT Earnings $21,359±$1,874
10th Percentile PT Earnings $1,565±$382
25th Percentile PT Earnings $6,126±$1,425
Median PT Earnings $15,250±$2,577
75th Percentile PT Earnings $30,448±$4,996
90th Percentile PT Earnings $49,440±$4,569
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Average PT Earnings $21,359±$1,874 $33,575±$750 ▼ −$12,216 45/50
10th Percentile PT Earnings $1,565±$382 $2,183±$87 ▼ −$618 44/50
25th Percentile PT Earnings $6,126±$1,425 $7,222±$206 ▼ −$1,096 34/50
Median PT Earnings $15,250±$2,577 $19,180±$393 ▼ −$3,929 40/50
75th Percentile PT Earnings $30,448±$4,996 $38,498±$681 ▼ −$8,050 36/50
90th Percentile PT Earnings $49,440±$4,569 $73,776±$1,391 ▼ −$24,336 43/50
Note: ‘Part-time or part-year’ includes everyone who did not work full-time, year-round—those who usually worked fewer than 35 hours per week or fewer than 50 weeks during the year. Weeks with paid vacation or paid sick leave count as weeks worked. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings (part-time or part-year) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $18,401 ±1,254 $22,514 ±2,296 $21,359 ±1,874 ▲ +$2,958▼ −$1,155▲ +$4,113
Chicago citywide $27,076 ±473 $31,236 ±676 $33,575 ±750 ▲ +$6,500▲ +$2,340▲ +$4,160
Average PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $13,887 ±947 $18,349 ±1,872 $21,359 ±1,874 ▲ +$7,472▲ +$3,010▲ +$4,462
Chicago citywide $20,433 ±357 $25,457 ±551 $33,575 ±750 ▲ +$13,142▲ +$8,118▲ +$5,024
10th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,744 ±243 $2,207 ±415 $1,565 ±382 ▼ −$179▼ −$642▲ +$463
Chicago citywide $2,230 ±48 $2,283 ±59 $2,183 ±87 ▼ −$47▼ −$100▲ +$53
10th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $1,317 ±184 $1,799 ±338 $1,565 ±382 ▲ +$249▼ −$233▲ +$482
Chicago citywide $1,683 ±36 $1,861 ±48 $2,183 ±87 ▲ +$500▲ +$322▲ +$178
25th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $4,705 ±581 $6,425 ±1,013 $6,126 ±1,425 ▲ +$1,421▼ −$299▲ +$1,720
Chicago citywide $6,390 ±123 $6,841 ±156 $7,222 ±206 ▲ +$832▲ +$381▲ +$451
25th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $3,551 ±439 $5,236 ±826 $6,126 ±1,425 ▲ +$2,575▲ +$890▲ +$1,685
Chicago citywide $4,822 ±93 $5,575 ±127 $7,222 ±206 ▲ +$2,399▲ +$1,646▲ +$753
Median PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $12,333 ±1,166 $14,778 ±1,129 $15,250 ±2,577 ▲ +$2,917▲ +$472▲ +$2,445
Chicago citywide $15,461 ±166 $17,025 ±275 $19,180 ±393 ▲ +$3,719▲ +$2,155▲ +$1,563
Median PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $9,308 ±880 $12,044 ±920 $15,250 ±2,577 ▲ +$5,943▲ +$3,206▲ +$2,736
Chicago citywide $11,668 ±125 $13,875 ±224 $19,180 ±393 ▲ +$7,512▲ +$5,305▲ +$2,207
75th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $25,032 ±2,398 $27,259 ±2,442 $30,448 ±4,996 ▲ +$5,416▲ +$3,189▲ +$2,226
Chicago citywide $30,795 ±619 $34,779 ±505 $38,498 ±681 ▲ +$7,703▲ +$3,719▲ +$3,984
75th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $18,892 ±1,810 $22,216 ±1,990 $30,448 ±4,996 ▲ +$11,557▲ +$8,232▲ +$3,324
Chicago citywide $23,241 ±468 $28,345 ±412 $38,498 ±681 ▲ +$15,257▲ +$10,153▲ +$5,104
90th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $43,264 ±4,873 $45,886 ±6,637 $49,440 ±4,569 ▲ +$6,176▲ +$3,554▲ +$2,622
Chicago citywide $61,207 ±1,249 $68,040 ±1,298 $73,776 ±1,391 ▲ +$12,570▲ +$5,737▲ +$6,833
90th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $32,651 ±3,678 $37,397 ±5,409 $49,440 ±4,569 ▲ +$16,789▲ +$12,043▲ +$4,746
Chicago citywide $46,192 ±942 $55,452 ±1,058 $73,776 ±1,391 ▲ +$27,585▲ +$18,324▲ +$9,261

Earnings of All Workers

Category Ward 17
Average Earnings $42,998±$4,599
10th Percentile Earnings $5,196±$1,476
25th Percentile Earnings $14,666±$2,481
Median Earnings $35,157±$2,446
75th Percentile Earnings $57,484±$4,215
90th Percentile Earnings $90,553±$4,587
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Average Earnings $42,998±$4,599 $75,571±$768 ▼ −$32,573 43/50
10th Percentile Earnings $5,196±$1,476 $8,529±$272 ▼ −$3,333 44/50
25th Percentile Earnings $14,666±$2,481 $25,183±$358 ▼ −$10,516 47/50
Median Earnings $35,157±$2,446 $51,367±$471 ▼ −$16,210 45/50
75th Percentile Earnings $57,484±$4,215 $93,324±$598 ▼ −$35,839 44/50
90th Percentile Earnings $90,553±$4,587 Over $100,000 ▼ −$9,447+ 44/50
Note: Includes all workers who reported earnings in the past 12 months, regardless of full-time or part-time/part-year work status. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $38,662 ±1,296 $41,566 ±1,161 $42,998 ±4,599 ▲ +$4,335▲ +$1,432▲ +$2,903
Chicago citywide $62,453 ±534 $71,626 ±551 $75,571 ±768 ▲ +$13,118▲ +$3,945▲ +$9,173
Average Earnings (nominal dollars) $29,178 ±978 $33,876 ±946 $42,998 ±4,599 ▲ +$13,820▲ +$9,122▲ +$4,698
Chicago citywide $47,133 ±403 $58,375 ±449 $75,571 ±768 ▲ +$28,438▲ +$17,196▲ +$11,243
10th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $3,924 ±657 $6,122 ±1,052 $5,196 ±1,476 ▲ +$1,272▼ −$926▲ +$2,198
Chicago citywide $6,858 ±139 $8,358 ±164 $8,529 ±272 ▲ +$1,671▲ +$171▲ +$1,500
10th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $2,961 ±496 $4,990 ±857 $5,196 ±1,476 ▲ +$2,235▲ +$207▲ +$2,028
Chicago citywide $5,176 ±105 $6,812 ±134 $8,529 ±272 ▲ +$3,354▲ +$1,717▲ +$1,636
25th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $12,887 ±1,283 $16,675 ±1,756 $14,666 ±2,481 ▲ +$1,779▼ −$2,008▲ +$3,788
Chicago citywide $19,598 ±241 $23,173 ±290 $25,183 ±358 ▲ +$5,585▲ +$2,010▲ +$3,576
25th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $9,726 ±969 $13,590 ±1,431 $14,666 ±2,481 ▲ +$4,941▲ +$1,077▲ +$3,864
Chicago citywide $14,790 ±182 $18,886 ±236 $25,183 ±358 ▲ +$10,393▲ +$6,297▲ +$4,096
Median Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $30,022 ±1,690 $33,530 ±1,899 $35,157 ±2,446 ▲ +$5,135▲ +$1,627▲ +$3,508
Chicago citywide $42,365 ±293 $47,195 ±370 $51,367 ±471 ▲ +$9,002▲ +$4,172▲ +$4,830
Median Earnings (nominal dollars) $22,657 ±1,276 $27,327 ±1,548 $35,157 ±2,446 ▲ +$12,500▲ +$7,830▲ +$4,670
Chicago citywide $31,972 ±221 $38,464 ±302 $51,367 ±471 ▲ +$19,395▲ +$12,903▲ +$6,492
75th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $54,204 ±2,585 $52,922 ±2,660 $57,484 ±4,215 ▲ +$3,280▲ +$4,562▼ −$1,282
Chicago citywide $78,784 ±555 $87,853 ±597 $93,324 ±598 ▲ +$14,540▲ +$5,471▲ +$9,069
75th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $40,907 ±1,951 $43,132 ±2,168 $57,484 ±4,215 ▲ +$16,577▲ +$14,352▲ +$2,225
Chicago citywide $59,457 ±418 $71,600 ±486 $93,324 ±598 ▲ +$33,867▲ +$21,723▲ +$12,144
90th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $82,806 ±3,897 $81,726 ±7,048 $90,553 ±4,587 ▲ +$7,746▲ +$8,827▼ −$1,080
Chicago citywide $128,659 ±682 — — ———
90th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $62,493 ±2,941 $66,607 ±5,744 $90,553 ±4,587 ▲ +$28,060▲ +$23,946▲ +$4,114
Chicago citywide $97,097 ±515 — — ———

Economic Mobility

Adult Outcomes for People Who Grew Up in Ward 17

Category Ward 17
Household income at age 35 $29,268 ±$401
Household income percentile rank 31.5 ±0.29 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 3.73% ±0.25 pp
Individual income at age 35 $26,558 ±$399
Fraction married 10.6% ±0.41 pp
Employment rate 72.5% ±0.61 pp
Incarceration rate 5.27% ±0.37 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 17. 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 Ward 17 · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category Ward 17 City Difference
Household income at age 35 $29,268 ±$401 $43,090 ±$102 −$13,821
Household income percentile rank 31.5 ±0.29 pp 40.9 ±0.06 pp −9.4 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 3.73% ±0.25 pp 11.4% ±0.08 pp −7.7 pp
Individual income at age 35 $26,558 ±$399 $33,544 ±$80 −$6,986
Fraction married 10.6% ±0.41 pp 26.4% ±0.11 pp −15.8 pp
Employment rate 72.5% ±0.61 pp 74.4% ±0.11 pp −1.9 pp
Incarceration rate 5.27% ±0.37 pp 2.87% ±0.05 pp +2.4 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 17. 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 Ward 17 · 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 Ward 17 in Lower-Income Families

Category Ward 17
Household income at age 35 $26,022 ±$515
Household income percentile rank 29.1 ±0.38 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 2.54% ±0.29 pp
Individual income at age 35 $24,406 ±$486
Note: These are predicted outcomes for children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 17 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 Ward 17 · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category Ward 17 City Difference
Household income at age 35 $26,022 ±$515 $34,711 ±$124 −$8,689
Household income percentile rank 29.1 ±0.38 pp 35.3 ±0.09 pp −6.2 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 2.54% ±0.29 pp 6.31% ±0.09 pp −3.8 pp
Individual income at age 35 $24,406 ±$486 $28,716 ±$106 −$4,310
Note: These are predicted outcomes for children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 17 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 Ward 17 · 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 Ward 17

Category Ward 17
Stayed in the greater Chicago area 73.6% ±0.61 pp
Stayed in the same small immediate neighborhood area 22.4% ±0.57 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 17. 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 Ward 17 · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category Ward 17 City Difference
Stayed in the greater Chicago area 73.6% ±0.61 pp 78.1% ±0.11 pp −4.6 pp
Stayed in the same small immediate neighborhood area 22.4% ±0.57 pp 22.9% ±0.11 pp −0.5 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 17. 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 Ward 17 · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Local Businesses

Jobs in Ward 17

Category Ward 17
All jobs located in ward 17 2,716
Ward 17 jobs held by Ward 17 residents 8.7%
Ward 17 jobs held by non-Ward 17 residents 91.3%
Employed residents working in Ward 17 1.2%
Employed residents working outside Ward 17 98.8%
Universe: LODES-covered wage-and-salary jobs located in, or primary jobs held by residents of, this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Ward 17 Chicago ward median Difference Rank
All jobs located in ward 17 2,716 11,093 ▼ −8,377 50/50
Ward 17 jobs held by Ward 17 residents 8.7% 6.3% ▲ +2.4 pp 9/50
Ward 17 jobs held by non-Ward 17 residents 91.3% 93.7% ▼ −2.4 pp 42/50
Employed residents working in Ward 17 1.2% 3.2% ▼ −1.9 pp 49/50
Employed residents working outside Ward 17 98.8% 96.8% ▲ +1.9 pp 2/50
Universe: LODES-covered wage-and-salary jobs located in, or primary jobs held by residents of, this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
All jobs located in ward 17 2,476 2,346 2,716 ▲ +240▲ +370▼ −130
Chicago citywide 10,920 11,554 11,093 ▲ +174▼ −460▲ +634
Ward 17 jobs held by Ward 17 residents 8.3%191 10.5%225 8.7%211 ▲ +0.5 pp▲ +20▼ −1.8 pp▼ −14▲ +2.3 pp▲ +34
Chicago citywide 6.4%696 6.4%725 6.3%701 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +5▼ −0.1 pp▼ −24– 0.0 pp▲ +29
Ward 17 jobs held by non-Ward 17 residents 91.7%2,124 89.5%1,914 91.3%2,214 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +90▲ +1.8 pp▲ +300▼ −2.3 pp▼ −210
Chicago citywide 93.6%9,244 93.6%9,497 93.7%9,122 ▲ +0.1 pp▼ −122▲ +0.1 pp▼ −375– 0.0 pp▲ +253
Employed residents working in Ward 17 1.2%191 1.3%225 1.2%211 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +20▼ −0.1 pp▼ −14▲ +0.1 pp▲ +34
Chicago citywide 3.3%696 3.0%725 3.2%701 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +5▲ +0.1 pp▼ −24▼ −0.2 pp▲ +29
Employed residents working outside Ward 17 98.8%16,316 98.7%17,096 98.8%17,172 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +856▲ +0.1 pp▲ +76▼ −0.1 pp▲ +780
Chicago citywide 96.7%19,233 97.0%20,782 96.8%20,998 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,765▼ −0.1 pp▲ +216▲ +0.2 pp▲ +1,549

Industry of Jobs in Ward 17

Category Ward 17
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.7%19
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0
Construction 3.2%87
Manufacturing 2.3%63
Wholesale Trade 6.3%172
Retail Trade 26.7%726
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 2.7%74
↳ Utilities 0.0%0
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 2.7%74
Information 2.5%68
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 4.3%117
↳ Finance & Insurance 2.1%58
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 2.2%59
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 3.4%91
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 1.7%47
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.0%1
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 1.6%43
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 19.8%539
↳ Educational Services 8.1%221
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 11.7%318
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 19.9%541
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 1.3%36
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 18.6%505
Other Services 8.1%219
Public Administration 0.0%0
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.7%19 0.0%423 ▲ +0.7% 2/50
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0 0.0%36 0% 10/50
Construction 3.2%87 1.9%27,207 ▲ +1.3% 16/50
Manufacturing 2.3%63 4.4%64,747 ▼ -2.1% 36/50
Wholesale Trade 6.3%172 2.8%41,460 ▲ +3.5% 11/50
Retail Trade 26.7%726 6.6%96,413 ▲ +20.1% 3/50
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 2.7%74 6.0%87,845 ▼ -3.3% 20/50
↳ Utilities 0.0%0 0.3%5,012 ▼ -0.3% 20/50
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 2.7%74 5.7%82,833 ▼ -2.9% 19/50
Information 2.5%68 3.5%51,095 ▼ -1.0% 9/50
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 4.3%117 10.8%157,520 ▼ -6.5% 23/50
↳ Finance & Insurance 2.1%58 8.6%125,824 ▼ -6.5% 21/50
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 2.2%59 2.2%31,696 0% 19/50
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 3.4%91 23.2%339,220 ▼ -19.8% 46/50
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 1.7%47 14.2%207,444 ▼ -12.4% 40/50
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.0%1 1.2%16,872 ▼ -1.1% 30/50
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 1.6%43 7.9%114,904 ▼ -6.3% 41/50
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 19.8%539 23.0%336,089 ▼ -3.1% 30/50
↳ Educational Services 8.1%221 9.2%134,671 ▼ -1.1% 14/50
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 11.7%318 13.8%201,418 ▼ -2.1% 34/50
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 19.9%541 10.3%151,055 ▲ +9.6% 9/50
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 1.3%36 1.9%27,339 ▼ -0.5% 15/50
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 18.6%505 8.5%123,716 ▲ +10.1% 6/50
Other Services 8.1%219 4.0%59,136 ▲ +4.0% 7/50
Public Administration 0.0%0 3.5%51,418 ▼ -3.5% 22/50
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 ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.7%19 ▲ +0.7 pp▲ +19▲ +0.7 pp▲ +19– 0.0 pp– 0
Chicago citywide 0.0%181 0.0%569 0.0%423 – 0.0 pp▲ +242– 0.0 pp▼ −146– 0.0 pp▲ +388
Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 – 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0
Chicago citywide 0.0%140 0.0%374 0.0%36 – 0.0 pp▼ −104– 0.0 pp▼ −338– 0.0 pp▲ +234
Construction 1.1%28 1.6%38 3.2%87 ▲ +2.1 pp▲ +59▲ +1.6 pp▲ +49▲ +0.5 pp▲ +10
Chicago citywide 1.6%20,789 1.8%26,012 1.9%27,207 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +6,418– 0.0 pp▲ +1,195▲ +0.3 pp▲ +5,223
Manufacturing 2.7%66 2.2%51 2.3%63 ▼ −0.3 pp▼ −3▲ +0.1 pp▲ +12▼ −0.5 pp▼ −15
Chicago citywide 4.6%61,066 4.5%63,597 4.4%64,747 ▼ −0.2 pp▲ +3,681▼ −0.1 pp▲ +1,150▼ −0.2 pp▲ +2,531
Wholesale Trade 4.7%117 6.2%146 6.3%172 ▲ +1.6 pp▲ +55▲ +0.1 pp▲ +26▲ +1.5 pp▲ +29
Chicago citywide 3.0%39,431 2.9%41,789 2.8%41,460 ▼ −0.2 pp▲ +2,029▼ −0.1 pp▼ −329▼ −0.1 pp▲ +2,358
Retail Trade 26.8%663 27.2%637 26.7%726 – 0.0 pp▲ +63▼ −0.4 pp▲ +89▲ +0.4 pp▼ −26
Chicago citywide 7.4%97,262 6.9%97,836 6.6%96,413 ▼ −0.8 pp▼ −849▼ −0.3 pp▼ −1,423▼ −0.5 pp▲ +574
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 1.8%45 0.9%22 2.7%74 ▲ +0.9 pp▲ +29▲ +1.8 pp▲ +52▼ −0.9 pp▼ −23
Chicago citywide 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 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 – 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0
Chicago citywide 0.3%4,383 0.3%4,956 0.3%5,012 – 0.0 pp▲ +629– 0.0 pp▲ +56– 0.0 pp▲ +573
Transportation & Warehousing 1.8%45 0.9%22 2.7%74 ▲ +0.9 pp▲ +29▲ +1.8 pp▲ +52▼ −0.9 pp▼ −23
Chicago citywide 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 6.6%164 4.2%98 2.5%68 ▼ −4.1 pp▼ −96▼ −1.7 pp▼ −30▼ −2.4 pp▼ −66
Chicago citywide 3.1%40,514 3.4%48,135 3.5%51,095 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +10,581▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,960▲ +0.3 pp▲ +7,621
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 7.6%189 6.1%144 4.3%117 ▼ −3.3 pp▼ −72▼ −1.8 pp▼ −27▼ −1.5 pp▼ −45
Chicago citywide 10.5%138,287 10.6%150,163 10.8%157,520 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +19,233▲ +0.2 pp▲ +7,357▲ +0.1 pp▲ +11,876
Finance & Insurance 4.2%104 3.4%80 2.1%58 ▼ −2.1 pp▼ −46▼ −1.3 pp▼ −22▼ −0.8 pp▼ −24
Chicago citywide 8.5%111,307 8.4%119,147 8.6%125,824 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +14,517▲ +0.2 pp▲ +6,677▼ −0.1 pp▲ +7,840
Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 3.4%85 2.7%64 2.2%59 ▼ −1.3 pp▼ −26▼ −0.6 pp▼ −5▼ −0.7 pp▼ −21
Chicago citywide 2.1%26,980 2.2%31,016 2.2%31,696 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +4,716– 0.0 pp▲ +680▲ +0.1 pp▲ +4,036
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 4.2%105 4.3%101 3.4%91 ▼ −0.9 pp▼ −14▼ −1.0 pp▼ −10▲ +0.1 pp▼ −4
Chicago citywide 21.2%278,928 22.6%319,744 23.2%339,220 ▲ +2.0 pp▲ +60,292▲ +0.6 pp▲ +19,476▲ +1.3 pp▲ +40,816
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 3.4%84 2.6%60 1.7%47 ▼ −1.7 pp▼ −37▼ −0.8 pp▼ −13▼ −0.8 pp▼ −24
Chicago citywide 11.8%155,200 12.9%182,462 14.2%207,444 ▲ +2.4 pp▲ +52,244▲ +1.3 pp▲ +24,982▲ +1.1 pp▲ +27,262
Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.0%1 0.0%0 0.0%1 – 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp▲ +1– 0.0 pp▼ −1
Chicago citywide 1.0%13,619 1.2%16,600 1.2%16,872 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +3,253– 0.0 pp▲ +272▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,981
Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 0.8%20 1.7%41 1.6%43 ▲ +0.8 pp▲ +23▼ −0.2 pp▲ +2▲ +0.9 pp▲ +21
Chicago citywide 8.4%110,109 8.5%120,682 7.9%114,904 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +4,795▼ −0.7 pp▼ −5,778▲ +0.1 pp▲ +10,573
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 19.4%481 22.8%534 19.8%539 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +58▼ −2.9 pp▲ +5▲ +3.3 pp▲ +53
Chicago citywide 23.5%308,633 22.1%313,540 23.0%336,089 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +27,456▲ +0.8 pp▲ +22,549▼ −1.4 pp▲ +4,907
Educational Services 6.7%167 9.7%228 8.1%221 ▲ +1.4 pp▲ +54▼ −1.6 pp▼ −7▲ +3.0 pp▲ +61
Chicago citywide 10.1%132,909 9.0%128,169 9.2%134,671 ▼ −0.9 pp▲ +1,762▲ +0.2 pp▲ +6,502▼ −1.1 pp▼ −4,740
Health Care & Social Assistance 12.7%314 13.0%306 11.7%318 ▼ −1.0 pp▲ +4▼ −1.3 pp▲ +12▲ +0.4 pp▼ −8
Chicago citywide 13.4%175,724 13.1%185,371 13.8%201,418 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +25,694▲ +0.7 pp▲ +16,047▼ −0.3 pp▲ +9,647
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 18.0%445 19.6%460 19.9%541 ▲ +1.9 pp▲ +96▲ +0.3 pp▲ +81▲ +1.6 pp▲ +15
Chicago citywide 10.9%143,753 11.5%162,749 10.3%151,055 ▼ −0.6 pp▲ +7,302▼ −1.2 pp▼ −11,694▲ +0.5 pp▲ +18,996
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 2.9%73 2.5%58 1.3%36 ▼ −1.6 pp▼ −37▼ −1.1 pp▼ −22▼ −0.5 pp▼ −15
Chicago citywide 1.7%22,179 2.1%30,178 1.9%27,339 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +5,160▼ −0.3 pp▼ −2,839▲ +0.4 pp▲ +7,999
Accommodation & Food Services 15.0%372 17.1%402 18.6%505 ▲ +3.6 pp▲ +133▲ +1.5 pp▲ +103▲ +2.1 pp▲ +30
Chicago citywide 9.3%121,574 9.4%132,571 8.5%123,716 ▼ −0.8 pp▲ +2,142▼ −0.9 pp▼ −8,855▲ +0.1 pp▲ +10,997
Other Services 6.9%170 4.9%115 8.1%219 ▲ +1.2 pp▲ +49▲ +3.2 pp▲ +104▼ −2.0 pp▼ −55
Chicago citywide 4.5%59,098 4.4%61,698 4.0%59,136 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +38▼ −0.3 pp▼ −2,562▼ −0.1 pp▲ +2,600
Public Administration 0.1%3 0.0%0 0.0%0 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −3– 0.0 pp– 0▼ −0.1 pp▼ −3
Chicago citywide 4.2%54,814 3.6%51,684 3.5%51,418 ▼ −0.7 pp▼ −3,396▼ −0.1 pp▼ −266▼ −0.5 pp▼ −3,130

Earnings of Jobs in Ward 17

Category Ward 17
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 26.3%713
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 45.5%1,237
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 28.2%766
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 ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 26.3%713 12.7%185,297 ▲ +13.6% 2/50
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 45.5%1,237 20.5%299,480 ▲ +25.1% 1/50
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 28.2%766 66.9%978,851 ▼ -38.7% 50/50
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 ward. 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 39.2%971 31.6%741 26.3%713 ▼ −13.0 pp▼ −258▼ −5.3 pp▼ −28▼ −7.6 pp▼ −230
Chicago citywide 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 41.4%1,025 46.9%1,101 45.5%1,237 ▲ +4.1 pp▲ +212▼ −1.4 pp▲ +136▲ +5.5 pp▲ +76
Chicago citywide 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 19.4%480 21.5%504 28.2%766 ▲ +8.8 pp▲ +286▲ +6.7 pp▲ +262▲ +2.1 pp▲ +24
Chicago citywide 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 Ward 17 by Firm Age

Category Ward 17
Firm age: 0–1 years 5.7%155
Firm age: 2–3 years 2.2%60
Firm age: 4–5 years 3.3%90
Firm age: 6–10 years 8.7%236
Firm age: 11 or more years 80.0%2,170
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 ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Firm age: 0–1 years 5.7%155 2.8%37,293 ▲ +2.9% 9/50
Firm age: 2–3 years 2.2%60 2.8%37,154 ▼ -0.6% 35/50
Firm age: 4–5 years 3.3%90 3.2%41,869 ▲ +0.1% 26/50
Firm age: 6–10 years 8.7%236 7.8%102,354 ▲ +0.9% 25/50
Firm age: 11 or more years 80.0%2,170 83.4%1,098,247 ▼ -3.4% 26/50
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 ward. 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 3.8%93 3.0%70 5.7%155 ▲ +1.9 pp▲ +62▲ +2.7 pp▲ +85▼ −0.8 pp▼ −23
Chicago citywide 2.9%33,224 2.6%33,244 2.8%37,293 – 0.0 pp▲ +4,069▲ +0.2 pp▲ +4,049▼ −0.2 pp▲ +20
Firm age: 2–3 years 4.7%117 3.0%70 2.2%60 ▼ −2.5 pp▼ −57▼ −0.8 pp▼ −10▼ −1.8 pp▼ −47
Chicago citywide 4.0%46,935 3.3%42,284 2.8%37,154 ▼ −1.2 pp▼ −9,781▼ −0.5 pp▼ −5,130▼ −0.7 pp▼ −4,651
Firm age: 4–5 years 6.0%148 6.2%146 3.3%90 ▼ −2.7 pp▼ −58▼ −2.9 pp▼ −56▲ +0.2 pp▼ −2
Chicago citywide 3.7%42,688 3.6%46,058 3.2%41,869 ▼ −0.5 pp▼ −819▼ −0.4 pp▼ −4,189▼ −0.1 pp▲ +3,370
Firm age: 6–10 years 12.0%295 12.6%296 8.7%236 ▼ −3.2 pp▼ −59▼ −3.9 pp▼ −60▲ +0.7 pp▲ +1
Chicago citywide 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 73.5%1,815 75.1%1,760 80.0%2,170 ▲ +6.5 pp▲ +355▲ +4.9 pp▲ +410▲ +1.6 pp▼ −55
Chicago citywide 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 Ward 17 by Firm Size

Category Ward 17
Firm size: 0–19 employees 39.4%1,067
Firm size: 20–49 employees 11.1%301
Firm size: 50–249 employees 18.3%495
Firm size: 250–499 employees 0.3%8
Firm size: 500 or more employees 31.0%840
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 ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Firm size: 0–19 employees 39.4%1,067 12.8%168,975 ▲ +26.5% 2/50
Firm size: 20–49 employees 11.1%301 7.3%96,432 ▲ +3.8% 18/50
Firm size: 50–249 employees 18.3%495 13.8%181,123 ▲ +4.5% 18/50
Firm size: 250–499 employees 0.3%8 5.7%74,787 ▼ -5.4% 49/50
Firm size: 500 or more employees 31.0%840 60.4%795,600 ▼ -29.4% 48/50
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 ward. 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 41.1%1,015 35.7%837 39.4%1,067 ▼ −1.8 pp▲ +52▲ +3.6 pp▲ +230▼ −5.4 pp▼ −178
Chicago citywide 13.9%162,248 13.3%169,949 12.8%168,975 ▼ −1.1 pp▲ +6,727▼ −0.5 pp▼ −974▼ −0.6 pp▲ +7,701
Firm size: 20–49 employees 8.8%216 10.4%244 11.1%301 ▲ +2.4 pp▲ +85▲ +0.7 pp▲ +57▲ +1.7 pp▲ +28
Chicago citywide 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 13.9%342 22.1%517 18.3%495 ▲ +4.4 pp▲ +153▼ −3.8 pp▼ −22▲ +8.2 pp▲ +175
Chicago citywide 15.7%183,275 14.9%189,930 13.8%181,123 ▼ −2.0 pp▼ −2,152▼ −1.1 pp▼ −8,807▼ −0.8 pp▲ +6,655
Firm size: 250–499 employees 1.1%28 1.9%45 0.3%8 ▼ −0.8 pp▼ −20▼ −1.6 pp▼ −37▲ +0.8 pp▲ +17
Chicago citywide 6.3%72,992 5.9%74,603 5.7%74,787 ▼ −0.6 pp▲ +1,795▼ −0.2 pp▲ +184▼ −0.4 pp▲ +1,611
Firm size: 500 or more employees 35.1%867 29.8%699 31.0%840 ▼ −4.1 pp▼ −27▲ +1.1 pp▲ +141▼ −5.3 pp▼ −168
Chicago citywide 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 Ward 17
Enrolled in K-12 School (of all residents) 16.6% ±1.5 pp16.6%±1.5 pp8,295 ±728
↳ Public School (of K–12 enrollees) 84.4% ±3.5 pp14.0%±0.6 pp6,997 ±289
↳ Private School (of K–12 enrollees) 15.6% ±4.3 pp2.6%±0.7 pp1,298 ±357
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 School (of all residents) 16.6%±1.5 pp16.6%±1.5 pp8,295±728 13.5%±0.2 pp13.5%±0.2 pp365,577±5,480 ▲ +3.1%▲ +3.1% 13/50
↳ Public School (of K–12 enrollees) 84.4%±3.5 pp14.0%±0.6 pp6,997±289 83.0%±0.5 pp11.2%±0.1 pp303,520±1,897 ▲ +1.3%▲ +2.8% 26/5017/50
↳ Private School (of K–12 enrollees) 15.6%±4.3 pp2.6%±0.7 pp1,298±357 17.0%±0.6 pp2.3%±0.1 pp62,057±2,247 ▼ -1.3%▲ +0.3% 25/5014/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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College Enrollment

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Category Ward 17
Enrolled in College or Graduate School (of all residents) 4.7% ±0.8 pp4.7%±0.8 pp2,368 ±394
↳ Public College or University (of college enrollees) 83.7% ±6.0 pp4.0%±0.3 pp1,983 ±142
↳ Private College or University (of college enrollees) 16.3% ±7.1 pp0.8%±0.3 pp385 ±168
↳ Undergraduate College (of college enrollees) 86.4% ±8.6 pp4.1%±0.4 pp2,047 ±205
↳ Graduate or Professional School (of college enrollees) 13.6% ±6.2 pp0.6%±0.3 pp321 ±146
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Graduate School (of all residents) 4.7%±0.8 pp4.7%±0.8 pp2,368±394 7.4%±0.1 pp7.4%±0.1 pp201,851±4,036 ▼ -2.7%▼ -2.7% 45/50
↳ Public College or University (of college enrollees) 83.7%±6.0 pp4.0%±0.3 pp1,983±142 52.4%±0.7 pp3.9%±0.1 pp105,720±1,511 ▲ +31.4%▲ +0.1% 1/5019/50
↳ Private College or University (of college enrollees) 16.3%±7.1 pp0.8%±0.3 pp385±168 47.6%±1.2 pp3.5%±0.1 pp96,131±2,437 ▼ -31.4%▼ -2.8% 50/5050/50
↳ Undergraduate College (of college enrollees) 86.4%±8.6 pp4.1%±0.4 pp2,047±205 67.0%±1.0 pp5.0%±0.1 pp135,301±1,945 ▲ +19.4%▼ -0.9% 5/5032/50
↳ Graduate or Professional School (of college enrollees) 13.6%±6.2 pp0.6%±0.3 pp321±146 33.0%±1.2 pp2.5%±0.1 pp66,550±2,459 ▼ -19.4%▼ -1.8% 46/5047/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Student Digital Access

Category Ward 17
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 7.2% ±2.5 pp683 ±243
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 4.6% ±4.6 pp119 ±117
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 7.2%±2.5 pp683±243 5.9%±0.5 pp— ▲ +1.3% 13/50
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 4.6%±4.6 pp119±117 5.4%±0.6 pp— ▼ -0.8% 22/50
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 Ward 17
Owner-Occupied Households 48.0% ±2.6 pp9,202 ±502
Renter-Occupied Households 52.0% ±2.6 pp9,975 ±507
Owner-Occupied Residents 51.5% ±3.4 pp25,596 ±1,674
Renter-Occupied Residents 48.5% ±4.1 pp24,125 ±2,022
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Owner-Occupied Households 48.0%±2.6 pp9,202±502 46.0%±0.4 pp534,012±4,939 ▲ +2.0% 20/50
Renter-Occupied Households 52.0%±2.6 pp9,975±507 54.0%±0.4 pp626,193±5,183 ▼ -2.0% 31/50
Owner-Occupied Residents 51.5%±3.4 pp25,596±1,674 51.8%±0.5 pp1,377,219±13,574 ▼ -0.3% 23/50
Renter-Occupied Residents 48.5%±4.1 pp24,125±2,022 48.2%±0.5 pp1,280,665±13,500 ▲ +0.3% 28/50
Universe varies by row: household rows show the share of occupied housing units that are owner- versus renter-occupied; resident rows show the share of residents (people in occupied housing units, excluding group quarters) who live in owner- versus renter-occupied homes · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Year Moved Into Current Home

Category Ward 17
Median Year Moved In 2011±1.3 yr
Moved in 2023 or Later 3.4% ±1.5 pp643 ±277
Moved in 2020 to 2022 18.8% ±3.0 pp3,575 ±564
Moved in 2010 to 2019 36.4% ±3.2 pp6,927 ±617
Moved in 2000 to 2009 14.1% ±2.3 pp2,681 ±447
Moved in 1990 to 1999 8.8% ±1.9 pp1,671 ±369
Moved in 1989 or Earlier 18.5% ±2.2 pp3,528 ±414
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Median Year Moved In 2011±1.3 yr 2015±1.0 yr ▼ −4 36/50
Moved in 2023 or Later 3.4%±1.5 pp643±277 5.9%±0.2 pp68,884±2,742 ▼ -2.6% 37/50
Moved in 2020 to 2022 18.8%±3.0 pp3,575±564 24.1%±0.4 pp279,417±5,059 ▼ -5.3% 27/50
Moved in 2010 to 2019 36.4%±3.2 pp6,927±617 39.2%±0.5 pp455,125±5,772 ▼ -2.8% 38/50
Moved in 2000 to 2009 14.1%±2.3 pp2,681±447 13.8%±0.3 pp160,353±3,324 ▲ +0.3% 29/50
Moved in 1990 to 1999 8.8%±1.9 pp1,671±369 8.2%±0.2 pp95,243±2,390 ▲ +0.6% 23/50
Moved in 1989 or Earlier 18.5%±2.2 pp3,528±414 8.7%±0.2 pp101,183±2,362 ▲ +9.8% 4/50
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 Ward 17
Moved Within the Past Year (of all residents) 10.4% ±2.4 pp10.4%±2.4 pp5,270 ±1,211
↳ Moved Within Cook County (of recent movers) 8.7% ±2.3 pp83.7%±11.4 pp4,413 ±1,180
↳ Moved from Different Illinois County (of recent movers) 0.4% ±0.2 pp3.7%±2.2 pp194 ±126
↳ Moved from Different State (of recent movers) 0.7% ±0.4 pp6.6%±3.1 pp349 ±180
↳ Moved from Abroad (of recent movers) 0.6% ±0.4 pp6.0%±3.9 pp314 ±217
Universe: Population 1 year and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Moved Within the Past Year (of all residents) 10.4%±2.4 pp10.4%±2.4 pp5,270±1,211 14.0%±0.3 pp14.0%±0.3 pp375,475±8,289 ▼ -3.6%▼ -3.6% 29/50
↳ Moved Within Cook County (of recent movers) 8.7%±2.3 pp83.7%±11.4 pp4,413±1,180 9.8%±0.3 pp69.9%±1.0 pp262,365±6,953 ▼ -1.0%▲ +13.9% 29/507/50
↳ Moved from Different Illinois County (of recent movers) 0.4%±0.2 pp3.7%±2.2 pp194±126 0.8%±0.1 pp5.5%±0.4 pp20,552±1,626 ▼ -0.4%▼ -1.8% 29/5033/50
↳ Moved from Different State (of recent movers) 0.7%±0.4 pp6.6%±3.1 pp349±180 2.5%±0.1 pp17.6%±0.7 pp65,936±2,918 ▼ -1.8%▼ -10.9% 38/5041/50
↳ Moved from Abroad (of recent movers) 0.6%±0.4 pp6.0%±3.9 pp314±217 1.0%±0.1 pp7.1%±0.8 pp26,622±3,040 ▼ -0.4%▼ -1.1% 35/5032/50
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 Ward 17
Overall Vacancy Rate (of housing units) 16.7% ±1.7 pp16.7%±1.7 pp3,840 ±396
↳ Vacant: For Rent (of vacant units) 3.3% ±0.9 pp19.4%±4.7 pp746 ±198
↳ Vacant: For Sale (of vacant units) 1.0% ±0.6 pp6.1%±3.3 pp233 ±131
↳ Vacant: Owner's Residence Elsewhere (of vacant units) 0.1% ±0.3 pp0.5%±1.6 pp20 ±60
↳ Vacant: All Other (of vacant units) 12.4% ±1.7 pp74.0%±6.7 pp2,841 ±391
Rental Vacancy Rate (of rental units) 6.9% ±1.8 pp6.9%±1.8 pp—
Owner Vacancy Rate (of owner units) 2.5% ±1.4 pp2.5%±1.4 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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Overall Vacancy Rate (of housing units) 16.7%±1.7 pp16.7%±1.7 pp3,840±396 9.1%±0.2 pp9.1%±0.2 pp116,849±2,682 ▲ +7.6%▲ +7.6% 5/50
↳ Vacant: For Rent (of vacant units) 3.3%±0.9 pp19.4%±4.7 pp746±198 2.5%±0.1 pp27.1%±1.4 pp31,723±1,796 ▲ +0.8%▼ -7.7% 11/5036/50
↳ Vacant: For Sale (of vacant units) 1.0%±0.6 pp6.1%±3.3 pp233±131 0.6%±0.1 pp6.0%±0.7 pp7,037±795 ▲ +0.5%0% 6/5019/50
↳ Vacant: Owner's Residence Elsewhere (of vacant units) 0.1%±0.3 pp0.5%±1.6 pp20±60 0.2%±0.0 pp2.4%±0.5 pp2,831±587 ▼ -0.1%▼ -1.9% 28/5033/50
↳ Vacant: All Other (of vacant units) 12.4%±1.7 pp74.0%±6.7 pp2,841±391 5.9%±0.3 pp64.4%±2.5 pp75,258±3,387 ▲ +6.5%▲ +9.6% 5/5011/50
Rental Vacancy Rate (of rental units) 6.9%±1.8 pp6.9%±1.8 pp— 4.8%±0.3 pp4.8%±0.3 pp— ▲ +2.1%▲ +2.1% 4/50
Owner Vacancy Rate (of owner units) 2.5%±1.4 pp2.5%±1.4 pp— 1.3%±0.1 pp1.3%±0.1 pp— ▲ +1.2%▲ +1.2% 6/50
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 Ward 17
Median Year Built 1946±2 yr
Pre-1940 43.0% ±2.7 pp9,854 ±628
1940-2009 55.3% ±3.7 pp12,676 ±847
2010+ 1.8% ±0.8 pp409 ±190
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built 1946±2 yr 1953±1 yr ▼ −7 yrs 33/50
Pre-1940 43.0%±2.7 pp9,854±628 38.8%±0.4 pp495,715±4,678 ▲ +4.1% 24/50
1940-2009 55.3%±3.7 pp12,676±847 54.9%±0.6 pp700,698±7,435 ▲ +0.4% 22/50
2010+ 1.8%±0.8 pp409±190 6.3%±0.2 pp80,641±2,725 ▼ -4.5% 38/50
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 Ward 17
Population Density 10,727 /sq mi±672/sq mi
Single-Family Homes 44.3% ±2.9 pp10,161 ±655
Buildings With 2–4 Units 35.9% ±2.9 pp8,238 ±673
Buildings With 5–19 Units 12.2% ±1.9 pp2,807 ±446
Buildings With 20 or More Units 7.6% ±1.4 pp1,734 ±326
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Population Density 10,727 /sq mi±672/sq mi 11,721 /sq mi±26/sq mi ▼ −994 /sq mi 34/50
Single-Family Homes 44.3%±2.9 pp10,161±655 29.2%±0.3 pp372,679±3,989 ▲ +15.1% 15/50
Buildings With 2–4 Units 35.9%±2.9 pp8,238±673 27.4%±0.4 pp349,976±4,957 ▲ +8.5% 20/50
Buildings With 5–19 Units 12.2%±1.9 pp2,807±446 16.2%±0.3 pp206,420±4,124 ▼ -3.9% 34/50
Buildings With 20 or More Units 7.6%±1.4 pp1,734±326 27.0%±0.3 pp344,543±4,438 ▼ -19.4% 31/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Homes by Number of Bedrooms

Category Ward 17
Studio 4.9% ±1.3 pp1,125 ±302
1 Bedroom 12.6% ±1.9 pp2,886 ±430
2 Bedrooms 29.1% ±2.4 pp6,667 ±561
3 Bedrooms 34.0% ±2.9 pp7,789 ±656
4 Bedrooms 11.5% ±1.8 pp2,633 ±403
5 or More Bedrooms 8.0% ±1.5 pp1,840 ±350
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Studio 4.9%±1.3 pp1,125±302 7.5%±0.3 pp95,749±3,205 ▼ -2.6% 21/50
1 Bedroom 12.6%±1.9 pp2,886±430 20.1%±0.4 pp257,271±4,939 ▼ -7.6% 32/50
2 Bedrooms 29.1%±2.4 pp6,667±561 33.1%±0.3 pp422,866±4,221 ▼ -4.1% 41/50
3 Bedrooms 34.0%±2.9 pp7,789±656 26.1%±0.3 pp333,682±4,061 ▲ +7.8% 12/50
4 Bedrooms 11.5%±1.8 pp2,633±403 9.0%±0.2 pp115,453±2,426 ▲ +2.4% 16/50
5 or More Bedrooms 8.0%±1.5 pp1,840±350 4.1%±0.2 pp52,033±2,072 ▲ +3.9% 4/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Overcrowded Housing

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Category Ward 17
Overcrowded: More Than 1 Person per Room (of occupied housing units) 3.9% ±1.6 pp3.9%±1.6 pp738 ±301
↳ Moderately Overcrowded: 1.01–1.50 People per Room (of overcrowded units) 3.1% ±1.3 pp79.2%±11.3 pp584 ±252
↳ Severely Overcrowded: 1.51 or More People per Room (of overcrowded units) 0.8% ±0.9 pp20.8%±20.7 pp154 ±165
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Overcrowded: More Than 1 Person per Room (of occupied housing units) 3.9%±1.6 pp3.9%±1.6 pp738±301 3.4%±0.2 pp3.4%±0.2 pp39,979±1,996 ▲ +0.4%▲ +0.4% 20/50
↳ Moderately Overcrowded: 1.01–1.50 People per Room (of overcrowded units) 3.1%±1.3 pp79.2%±11.3 pp584±252 2.0%±0.1 pp58.2%±2.3 pp23,276±1,493 ▲ +1.1%▲ +21.0% 13/502/50
↳ Severely Overcrowded: 1.51 or More People per Room (of overcrowded units) 0.8%±0.9 pp20.8%±20.7 pp154±165 1.4%±0.1 pp41.8%±2.6 pp16,703±1,328 ▼ -0.6%▼ -21.0% 39/5049/50
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 Ward 17
Natural Gas Heat 81.3% ±2.7 pp15,465 ±522
Electric Heat 11.7% ±1.9 pp2,235 ±357
Other Heating Source 7.0% ±2.1 pp1,324 ±397
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas Heat 81.3%±2.7 pp15,465±522 77.5%±0.3 pp899,660±3,501 ▲ +3.7% 31/50
Electric Heat 11.7%±1.9 pp2,235±357 18.0%±0.3 pp208,937±3,864 ▼ -6.3% 24/50
Other Heating Source 7.0%±2.1 pp1,324±397 4.4%±0.2 pp51,603±2,173 ▲ +2.5% 6/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Costs & Affordability

Housing Cost Burden

Show
Category Ward 17
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing 32.9% ±2.8 pp6,255 ±536
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing 18.0% ±2.9 pp3,416 ±557
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing 49.2% ±3.6 pp9,353 ±678
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing 30.3% ±3.1 pp5,765 ±596
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing 32.9%±2.8 pp6,255±536 24.9%±0.4 pp289,047±4,524 ▲ +8.0% 37/50
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing 18.0%±2.9 pp3,416±557 23.8%±0.4 pp276,514±4,291 ▼ -5.9% 45/50
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing 49.2%±3.6 pp9,353±678 45.6%±0.5 pp529,378±5,291 ▲ +3.5% 7/50
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing 30.3%±3.1 pp5,765±596 24.0%±0.4 pp278,684±4,167 ▲ +6.3% 4/50
Note: Housing costs include gross rent for renters and selected monthly owner costs for owners, including costs beyond mortgage payments. Shares exclude units whose housing-cost-to-income ratio is not computed. Spending 30% or more is cost burdened; 50% or more is a subset of that group.
Universe: Occupied housing units with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Monthly Housing Costs

Category Ward 17
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $360±$42
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $714±$56
Median Monthly Housing Costs $1,137±$45
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $1,599±$75
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $2,131±$108
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $360±$42 $594±$11 ▼ −$234 48/50
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $714±$56 $1,011±$8 ▼ −$297 46/50
Median Monthly Housing Costs $1,137±$45 $1,560±$10 ▼ −$423 43/50
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $1,599±$75 $2,329±$13 ▼ −$730 42/50
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $2,131±$108 Over $3,000 ▼ −$869+ 43/50
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) $512 ±35 $435 ±40 $360 ±42 ▼ −$152▼ −$75▼ −$78
Chicago citywide $609 ±7 $606 ±7 $594 ±11 ▼ −$15▼ −$12▼ −$2
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $387 ±27 $354 ±33 $360 ±42 ▼ −$27▲ +$6▼ −$32
Chicago citywide $459 ±6 $494 ±6 $594 ±11 ▲ +$135▲ +$100▲ +$35
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $860 ±27 $755 ±36 $714 ±56 ▼ −$146▼ −$41▼ −$105
Chicago citywide $992 ±5 $1,001 ±5 $1,011 ±8 ▲ +$19▲ +$10▲ +$9
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $649 ±20 $615 ±30 $714 ±56 ▲ +$65▲ +$99▼ −$34
Chicago citywide $748 ±3 $816 ±4 $1,011 ±8 ▲ +$262▲ +$195▲ +$67
Median Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,202 ±27 $1,109 ±31 $1,137 ±45 ▼ −$65▲ +$29▼ −$93
Chicago citywide $1,493 ±8 $1,523 ±6 $1,560 ±10 ▲ +$67▲ +$37▲ +$29
Median Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $907 ±21 $904 ±26 $1,137 ±45 ▲ +$230▲ +$234▼ −$4
Chicago citywide $1,127 ±6 $1,241 ±5 $1,560 ±10 ▲ +$433▲ +$319▲ +$114
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,754 ±37 $1,589 ±34 $1,599 ±75 ▼ −$155▲ +$10▼ −$165
Chicago citywide $2,333 ±12 $2,326 ±10 $2,329 ±13 ▼ −$4▲ +$3▼ −$7
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $1,324 ±28 $1,295 ±28 $1,599 ±75 ▲ +$276▲ +$304▼ −$29
Chicago citywide $1,761 ±9 $1,896 ±8 $2,329 ±13 ▲ +$569▲ +$434▲ +$135
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $2,326 ±60 $2,034 ±63 $2,131 ±108 ▼ −$195▲ +$97▼ −$292
Chicago citywide — $3,316 ±20 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $1,755 ±45 $1,658 ±52 $2,131 ±108 ▲ +$376▲ +$474▼ −$98
Chicago citywide — $2,703 ±16 — ———

Rent

Rent measure
Category Ward 17
Average Rent Plus Utilities $1,162±$48
10th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $402±$86
25th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $817±$66
Median Rent Plus Utilities $1,119±$44
75th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,416±$55
90th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,863±$101
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Average Rent Plus Utilities $1,162±$48 $1,613±$12 ▼ −$451 43/50
10th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $402±$86 $696±$20 ▼ −$294 43/50
25th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $817±$66 $1,043±$8 ▼ −$225 47/50
Median Rent Plus Utilities $1,119±$44 $1,440±$10 ▼ −$321 42/50
75th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,416±$55 $2,021±$21 ▼ −$605 42/50
90th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,863±$101 $2,738±$29 ▼ −$875 41/50
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 Ward 17
Average Rent $926±$40
10th Percentile Rent $285±$75
25th Percentile Rent $680±$67
Median Rent $932±$41
75th Percentile Rent $1,168±$37
90th Percentile Rent $1,487±$127
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Average Rent $926±$40 $1,452±$11 ▼ −$526 44/50
10th Percentile Rent $285±$75 $564±$21 ▼ −$280 42/50
25th Percentile Rent $680±$67 $913±$7 ▼ −$233 46/50
Median Rent $932±$41 $1,262±$12 ▼ −$330 45/50
75th Percentile Rent $1,168±$37 $1,868±$13 ▼ −$700 43/50
90th Percentile Rent $1,487±$127 $2,528±$38 ▼ −$1,041 40/50
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 Ward 17
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,909±$56
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,060±$83
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,377±$94
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,754±$71
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,177±$129
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,702±$332
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,909±$56 $2,734±$24 ▼ −$824 40/50
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,060±$83 $1,270±$14 ▼ −$210 40/50
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,377±$94 $1,697±$14 ▼ −$320 41/50
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,754±$71 $2,339±$17 ▼ −$585 42/50
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,177±$129 $3,269±$31 ▼ −$1,092 42/50
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,702±$332 Over $4,000 ▼ −$1,298+ 42/50
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $3,000 in 2010–14 ($3,975 in 2024 dollars). It has been $4,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,908 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,895 ±28 $1,725 ±203 $1,909 ±56 ▲ +$15▲ +$185▼ −$170
Chicago citywide $2,855 ±19 $2,793 ±23 $2,734 ±24 ▼ −$121▼ −$60▼ −$61
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,430 ±21 $1,406 ±166 $1,909 ±56 ▲ +$480▲ +$504▼ −$24
Chicago citywide $2,154 ±14 $2,277 ±19 $2,734 ±24 ▲ +$579▲ +$457▲ +$122
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,125 ±62 $992 ±81 $1,060 ±83 ▼ −$65▲ +$68▼ −$133
Chicago citywide $1,403 ±11 $1,356 ±11 $1,270 ±14 ▼ −$133▼ −$86▼ −$47
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $849 ±47 $809 ±66 $1,060 ±83 ▲ +$211▲ +$251▼ −$40
Chicago citywide $1,059 ±8 $1,105 ±9 $1,270 ±14 ▲ +$212▲ +$165▲ +$46
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,424 ±53 $1,322 ±68 $1,377 ±94 ▼ −$47▲ +$54▼ −$102
Chicago citywide $1,874 ±12 $1,800 ±12 $1,697 ±14 ▼ −$177▼ −$103▼ −$74
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,075 ±40 $1,078 ±55 $1,377 ±94 ▲ +$302▲ +$299▲ +$3
Chicago citywide $1,414 ±9 $1,467 ±10 $1,697 ±14 ▲ +$283▲ +$230▲ +$53
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,799 ±59 $1,659 ±49 $1,754 ±71 ▼ −$45▲ +$95▼ −$140
Chicago citywide $2,526 ±13 $2,422 ±13 $2,339 ±17 ▼ −$187▼ −$83▼ −$103
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,357 ±45 $1,352 ±40 $1,754 ±71 ▲ +$397▲ +$402▼ −$5
Chicago citywide $1,906 ±10 $1,974 ±11 $2,339 ±17 ▲ +$433▲ +$365▲ +$68
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $2,336 ±90 $2,053 ±92 $2,177 ±129 ▼ −$159▲ +$124▼ −$283
Chicago citywide $3,447 ±25 $3,343 ±25 $3,269 ±31 ▼ −$178▼ −$74▼ −$104
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,763 ±68 $1,674 ±75 $2,177 ±129 ▲ +$414▲ +$504▼ −$89
Chicago citywide $2,601 ±19 $2,724 ±20 $3,269 ±31 ▲ +$668▲ +$544▲ +$123
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $2,927 ±183 $2,416 ±134 $2,702 ±332 ▼ −$224▲ +$286▼ −$511
Chicago citywide — $4,578 ±59 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $2,209 ±138 $1,969 ±109 $2,702 ±332 ▲ +$494▲ +$733▼ −$240
Chicago citywide — $3,731 ±48 — ———

Monthly Homeowner Costs Without a Mortgage

Category Ward 17
Average Monthly Owner Costs $768±$73
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $318±$71
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $442±$27
Median Monthly Owner Costs $616±$61
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $845±$58
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $1,183±$213
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Average Monthly Owner Costs $768±$73 $1,078±$22 ▼ −$309 35/50
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $318±$71 $418±$8 ▼ −$100 47/50
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $442±$27 $601±$8 ▼ −$158 48/50
Median Monthly Owner Costs $616±$61 $859±$10 ▼ −$243 47/50
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $845±$58 $1,197±$18 ▼ −$353 46/50
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $1,183±$213 Over $1,500 ▼ −$317+ 37/50
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) $717 ±38 $709 ±32 $768 ±73 ▲ +$51▲ +$59▼ −$8
Chicago citywide $957 ±15 $1,028 ±10 $1,078 ±22 ▲ +$121▲ +$50▲ +$71
Average Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $541 ±28 $578 ±26 $768 ±73 ▲ +$227▲ +$190▲ +$37
Chicago citywide $722 ±11 $838 ±8 $1,078 ±22 ▲ +$355▲ +$240▲ +$116
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $381 ±39 $390 ±49 $318 ±71 ▼ −$63▼ −$72▲ +$9
Chicago citywide $429 ±6 $469 ±7 $418 ±8 ▼ −$11▼ −$51▲ +$40
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $287 ±29 $318 ±40 $318 ±71 ▲ +$31– $0▲ +$30
Chicago citywide $324 ±5 $382 ±5 $418 ±8 ▲ +$95▲ +$36▲ +$59
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $495 ±40 $513 ±25 $442 ±27 ▼ −$53▼ −$70▲ +$18
Chicago citywide $586 ±6 $629 ±6 $601 ±8 ▲ +$14▼ −$28▲ +$43
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $374 ±30 $418 ±20 $442 ±27 ▲ +$69▲ +$25▲ +$44
Chicago citywide $442 ±4 $513 ±5 $601 ±8 ▲ +$158▲ +$88▲ +$70
Median Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $659 ±36 $648 ±41 $616 ±61 ▼ −$42▼ −$31▼ −$11
Chicago citywide $815 ±9 $860 ±7 $859 ±10 ▲ +$44▼ −$1▲ +$45
Median Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $497 ±28 $528 ±34 $616 ±61 ▲ +$119▲ +$89▲ +$31
Chicago citywide $615 ±7 $701 ±6 $859 ±10 ▲ +$244▲ +$158▲ +$86
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $862 ±44 $880 ±61 $845 ±58 ▼ −$18▼ −$35▲ +$18
Chicago citywide — $1,206 ±14 $1,197 ±18 —▼ −$9—
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $651 ±33 $717 ±50 $845 ±58 ▲ +$194▲ +$127▲ +$66
Chicago citywide — $983 ±12 $1,197 ±18 —▲ +$214—
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $1,145 ±118 $1,183 ±213 —▲ +$38—
Chicago citywide — $1,767 ±35 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) — $933 ±96 $1,183 ±213 —▲ +$250—
Chicago citywide — $1,440 ±28 — ———

Home Values

Category Ward 17
Average Home Value $211,794±$13,211
10th Percentile Home Value $65,157±$18,326
25th Percentile Home Value $129,697±$11,049
Median Home Value $190,979±$12,830
75th Percentile Home Value $265,196±$15,311
90th Percentile Home Value $349,963±$22,060
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Average Home Value $211,794±$13,211 $437,638±$7,358 ▼ −$225,844 46/50
10th Percentile Home Value $65,157±$18,326 $129,150±$3,756 ▼ −$63,993 49/50
25th Percentile Home Value $129,697±$11,049 $217,800±$1,804 ▼ −$88,103 45/50
Median Home Value $190,979±$12,830 $334,100±$2,424 ▼ −$143,121 45/50
75th Percentile Home Value $265,196±$15,311 $497,700±$3,730 ▼ −$232,504 45/50
90th Percentile Home Value $349,963±$22,060 $809,159±$15,691 ▼ −$459,196 46/50
Note: Home values are self-reported by owners of owner-occupied housing units. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s home value brackets. If a percentile of home values is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $1,000,000 in 2010–14 ($1,325,058 in 2024 dollars). It has been $2,000,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $2,453,983 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $168,739 ±6,394 $214,792 ±62,523 $211,794 ±13,211 ▲ +$43,056▼ −$2,997▲ +$46,053
Chicago citywide $386,614 ±5,106 $424,380 ±4,754 $437,638 ±7,358 ▲ +$51,024▲ +$13,258▲ +$37,766
Average Home Value (nominal dollars) $127,345 ±4,825 $175,056 ±50,956 $211,794 ±13,211 ▲ +$84,450▲ +$36,739▲ +$47,711
Chicago citywide $291,771 ±3,853 $345,871 ±3,874 $437,638 ±7,358 ▲ +$145,867▲ +$91,768▲ +$54,099
10th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $64,921 ±6,964 $70,417 ±9,942 $65,157 ±18,326 ▲ +$236▼ −$5,260▲ +$5,496
Chicago citywide $115,330 ±1,421 $124,313 ±1,339 $129,150 ±3,756 ▲ +$13,821▲ +$4,838▲ +$8,983
10th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) $48,995 ±5,256 $57,390 ±8,102 $65,157 ±18,326 ▲ +$16,163▲ +$7,767▲ +$8,395
Chicago citywide $87,037 ±1,072 $101,315 ±1,091 $129,150 ±3,756 ▲ +$42,113▲ +$27,835▲ +$14,278
25th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $102,321 ±7,246 $111,786 ±6,377 $129,697 ±11,049 ▲ +$27,376▲ +$17,911▲ +$9,465
Chicago citywide $190,543 ±2,400 $199,018 ±1,255 $217,800 ±1,804 ▲ +$27,257▲ +$18,782▲ +$8,475
25th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) $77,220 ±5,468 $91,106 ±5,197 $129,697 ±11,049 ▲ +$52,477▲ +$38,591▲ +$13,886
Chicago citywide $143,800 ±1,811 $162,200 ±1,023 $217,800 ±1,804 ▲ +$74,000▲ +$55,600▲ +$18,400
Median Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $153,136 ±6,236 $156,103 ±7,942 $190,979 ±12,830 ▲ +$37,843▲ +$34,876▲ +$2,967
Chicago citywide $299,066 ±2,120 $316,564 ±2,118 $334,100 ±2,424 ▲ +$35,034▲ +$17,536▲ +$17,498
Median Home Value (nominal dollars) $115,569 ±4,706 $127,224 ±6,473 $190,979 ±12,830 ▲ +$75,409▲ +$63,755▲ +$11,655
Chicago citywide $225,700 ±1,600 $258,000 ±1,726 $334,100 ±2,424 ▲ +$108,400▲ +$76,100▲ +$32,300
75th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $220,848 ±6,340 $209,273 ±7,441 $265,196 ±15,311 ▲ +$44,348▲ +$55,924▼ −$11,576
Chicago citywide $466,951 ±3,138 $490,797 ±3,892 $497,700 ±3,730 ▲ +$30,749▲ +$6,903▲ +$23,846
75th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) $166,670 ±4,784 $170,557 ±6,065 $265,196 ±15,311 ▲ +$98,526▲ +$94,639▲ +$3,887
Chicago citywide $352,400 ±2,368 $400,000 ±3,172 $497,700 ±3,730 ▲ +$145,300▲ +$97,700▲ +$47,600
90th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $306,694 ±16,456 $288,969 ±26,727 $349,963 ±22,060 ▲ +$43,269▲ +$60,995▼ −$17,726
Chicago citywide $739,174 ±12,945 $835,769 ±9,047 $809,159 ±15,691 ▲ +$69,986▼ −$26,610▲ +$96,595
90th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) $231,457 ±12,419 $235,510 ±21,783 $349,963 ±22,060 ▲ +$118,506▲ +$114,454▲ +$4,053
Chicago citywide $557,842 ±9,770 $681,153 ±7,373 $809,159 ±15,691 ▲ +$251,317▲ +$128,006▲ +$123,311

Federal Housing Assistance

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Category Ward 17
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units (of housing units) 14.9%14.9%3,411
↳ Housing Choice Vouchers (of HUD-subsidized units) 11.8%79.6%2,715
↳ Public Housing (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.1%0.4%15
↳ Project-Based Section 8 (of HUD-subsidized units) 1.8%11.8%404
↳ Other Project-Based Programs (of HUD-subsidized units) 1.2%8.1%277
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units (of housing units) 14.9%14.9%3,411 8.3%8.3%106,578 ▲ +6.5%▲ +6.5% 11/50
↳ Housing Choice Vouchers (of HUD-subsidized units) 11.8%79.6%2,715 4.8%57.2%60,910 ▲ +7.1%▲ +22.4% 5/5017/50
↳ Public Housing (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.1%0.4%15 1.1%13.8%14,721 ▼ -1.1%▼ -13.4% 41/5048/50
↳ Project-Based Section 8 (of HUD-subsidized units) 1.8%11.8%404 2.1%25.7%27,383 ▼ -0.4%▼ -13.8% 19/5033/50
↳ Other Project-Based Programs (of HUD-subsidized units) 1.2%8.1%277 0.3%3.3%3,564 ▲ +0.9%▲ +4.8% 3/504/50
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 14.8%3,533 14.4%3,409 14.9%3,411 ▲ +0.1 pp▼ −122▲ +0.5 pp▲ +2▼ −0.4 pp▼ −124
Chicago citywide 8.8%104,550 8.5%103,479 8.3%106,578 ▼ −0.4 pp▲ +2,028▼ −0.2 pp▲ +3,099▼ −0.3 pp▼ −1,071
Housing Choice Vouchers 11.9%2,853 11.3%2,694 11.8%2,715 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −138▲ +0.5 pp▲ +21▼ −0.6 pp▼ −159
Chicago citywide 4.3%51,601 4.6%55,987 4.8%60,910 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +9,309▲ +0.2 pp▲ +4,923▲ +0.3 pp▲ +4,386
Public Housing 0.1%16 0.1%15 0.1%15 – 0.0 pp▼ −1– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp▼ −1
Chicago citywide 1.8%21,159 1.3%16,094 1.2%14,721 ▼ −0.6 pp▼ −6,438▼ −0.2 pp▼ −1,373▼ −0.5 pp▼ −5,065
Project-Based Section 8 1.7%399 1.8%429 1.8%404 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +5– 0.0 pp▼ −25▲ +0.1 pp▲ +30
Chicago citywide 2.2%25,940 2.2%26,951 2.1%27,383 – 0.0 pp▲ +1,443▼ −0.1 pp▲ +432– 0.0 pp▲ +1,011
Other Project-Based Programs 1.1%265 1.1%271 1.2%277 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +12▲ +0.1 pp▲ +6– 0.0 pp▲ +6
Chicago citywide 0.5%5,850 0.4%4,447 0.3%3,564 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −2,286▼ −0.1 pp▼ −883▼ −0.1 pp▼ −1,403
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Characteristics of Federal Housing Assistance Recipients

Category Ward 17
Average Household Income $16,502
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $432
Average Monthly Government Spending $1,234
Below 30% of Area Median Income 83.1%2,455
With Children 33.7%996
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 28.7%848
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Average Household Income $16,502 $17,032 ▼ -$530 34/50
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $432 $425 ▲ +$7 23/50
Average Monthly Government Spending $1,234 $1,389 ▼ -$156 49/50
Below 30% of Area Median Income 83.1%2,455 83.0%77,427 ▲ +0.1 pp 22/50
With Children 33.7%996 31.0%28,919 ▲ +2.7 pp 20/50
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 28.7%848 32.0%29,852 ▼ -3.3 pp 42/50
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 $11,655 $13,207 $16,505 ▲ +$4,849▲ +$3,297▲ +$1,552
Chicago citywide $12,156 $13,665 $17,032 ▲ +$4,876▲ +$3,367▲ +$1,509
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $325 $346 $432 ▲ +$107▲ +$86▲ +$21
Chicago citywide $310 $340 $425 ▲ +$115▲ +$85▲ +$30
Average Monthly Government Spending $848 $886 $1,234 ▲ +$387▲ +$349▲ +$38
Chicago citywide $916 $1,017 $1,389 ▲ +$473▲ +$372▲ +$101
Below 30% of Area Median Income 81.8%— 81.8%— 83.1%— ▲ +1.3 pp—▲ +1.3 pp—– 0.0 pp—
Chicago citywide 80.0%— 81.0%— 83.0%— ▲ +3.0 pp—▲ +2.0 pp—▲ +1.0 pp—
With Children — — 33.7%— ——————
Chicago citywide — — 31.0%— ——————
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 27.6%— 29.1%— 28.7%— ▲ +1.1 pp—▼ −0.4 pp—▲ +1.5 pp—

Environment

Tree Canopy and Land Cover

Category Ward 17
Total Tree Canopy 18.8%549 acres
Impervious Surfaces (No Canopy) 59.0%1,718 acres
Natural Open Surfaces 22.2%647 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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Total Tree Canopy 18.8%549 acres 18.4%25,934 acres ▲ +0.5% 22/50
Impervious Surfaces (No Canopy) 59.0%1,718 acres 60.2%84,955 acres ▼ -1.2% 34/50
Natural Open Surfaces 22.2%647 acres 21.5%30,331 acres ▲ +0.7% 11/50
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 Ward 17
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 15.8% ±2.9 pp7,889 ±1,455
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 42.6% ±3.6 pp21,332 ±1,799
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 41.6% ±3.5 pp20,827 ±1,765
Homes Without Air Conditioning 4.0%1,986
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 15.8%±2.9 pp7,889±1,455 26.1%±0.5 pp708,175±13,883 ▼ -10.4% 49/50
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 42.6%±3.6 pp21,332±1,799 44.1%±0.6 pp1,195,501±15,477 ▼ -1.5% 33/50
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 41.6%±3.5 pp20,827±1,765 29.8%±0.5 pp807,550±13,776 ▲ +11.8% 2/50
Homes Without Air Conditioning 4.0%1,986 4.2%114,618 ▼ -0.3% 29/50
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 Ward 17
Drove Alone 58.7% ±4.2 pp9,278 ±656
Carpooled 14.4% ±3.0 pp2,269 ±467
Public Transit 23.3% ±3.3 pp3,690 ±520
Walked 1.4% ±0.8 pp225 ±121
Bikes 0.0% ±0.5 pp0
Other Commute Mode 1.4% ±1.0 pp221 ±158
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Drove Alone 58.7%±4.2 pp9,278±656 56.6%±0.4 pp772,696±5,998 ▲ +2.0% 27/50
Carpooled 14.4%±3.0 pp2,269±467 9.3%±0.3 pp126,918±3,980 ▲ +5.1% 8/50
Public Transit 23.3%±3.3 pp3,690±520 22.4%±0.4 pp305,691±6,011 ▲ +0.9% 21/50
Walked 1.4%±0.8 pp225±121 7.3%±0.3 pp100,269±3,456 ▼ -5.9% 47/50
Bikes 0.0%±0.5 pp0 1.8%±0.1 pp24,441±1,693 ▼ -1.8% 47/50
Other Commute Mode 1.4%±1.0 pp221±158 2.5%±0.1 pp34,356±1,772 ▼ -1.1% 22/50
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 Ward 17
Average Commute Time (minutes) 38 min±1.7 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 9.1% ±2.0 pp1,470 ±329
15–29 Minutes 26.1% ±2.9 pp4,224 ±468
30–44 Minutes 28.6% ±2.8 pp4,623 ±457
45–59 Minutes 14.9% ±2.2 pp2,411 ±350
60 Minutes or More 21.3% ±2.8 pp3,436 ±448
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Average Commute Time (minutes) 38 min±1.7 min 33 min±0.2 min ▲ +5 min 4/50
Less Than 15 Minutes 9.1%±2.0 pp1,470±329 13.0%±0.3 pp140,252±3,438 ▼ -3.9% 46/50
15–29 Minutes 26.1%±2.9 pp4,224±468 29.9%±0.5 pp322,586±5,056 ▼ -3.8% 33/50
30–44 Minutes 28.6%±2.8 pp4,623±457 29.6%±0.4 pp318,782±4,584 ▼ -1.0% 31/50
45–59 Minutes 14.9%±2.2 pp2,411±350 14.0%±0.3 pp151,451±3,075 ▲ +0.9% 24/50
60 Minutes or More 21.3%±2.8 pp3,436±448 13.4%±0.3 pp144,940±3,715 ▲ +7.8% 5/50
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Vehicle Access

Category Ward 17
Average Vehicles per Household 1.11±0.06
Households With No Vehicle 27.7% ±2.7 pp5,273 ±522
Households With 1 Vehicle 45.1% ±3.5 pp8,583 ±666
Households With 2 or More Vehicles 27.2% ±2.4 pp5,168 ±465
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household 1.11±0.06 1.12±0.01 ▼ −0.01 29/50
Households With No Vehicle 27.7%±2.7 pp5,273±522 26.6%±0.4 pp308,497±5,087 ▲ +1.1% 20/50
Households With 1 Vehicle 45.1%±3.5 pp8,583±666 45.2%±0.4 pp524,900±5,145 ▼ -0.1% 23/50
Households With 2 or More Vehicles 27.2%±2.4 pp5,168±465 28.2%±0.4 pp326,808±4,200 ▼ -1.0% 30/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Where Ward 17 Residents Work

Category Ward 17
Loop 17.9%3,430
Near North Side 7.3%1,390
Near West Side 4.8%917
Lower West Side 1.7%322
Hyde Park 1.5%278
All other city neighborhoods 27.4%5,250
Outside the city 39.4%7,540
↳ Bedford Park village, IL 1.5%280
↳ Oak Lawn village, IL 1.1%203
↳ Springfield city, IL 0.9%170
↳ Downers Grove village, IL 0.8%150
↳ Joliet city, IL 0.7%138
↳ All other Illinois locations 32.0%6,112
Out of state 2.5%487
Note: The table shows the five most common work neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for ward 17 residents; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other Illinois locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Ward 17 City Difference
Loop 17.9%3,430 21.5%259,168 ▼ -3.6%
Near North Side 7.3%1,390 9.1%109,334 ▼ -1.8%
Near West Side 4.8%917 6.7%80,119 ▼ -1.9%
Lower West Side 1.7%322 1.0%12,477 ▲ +0.6%
Hyde Park 1.5%278 1.6%18,757 ▼ -0.1%
All other city neighborhoods 27.4%5,250 21.1%253,663 ▲ +6.4%
Outside the city 39.4%7,540 35.9%432,365 ▲ +3.5%
↳ Bedford Park village, IL 1.5%280 0.6%6,897 ▲ +0.9%
↳ Oak Lawn village, IL 1.1%203 0.4%5,394 ▲ +0.6%
↳ Springfield city, IL 0.9%170 0.5%6,176 ▲ +0.4%
↳ Downers Grove village, IL 0.8%150 0.6%7,305 ▲ +0.2%
↳ Joliet city, IL 0.7%138 0.3%3,549 ▲ +0.4%
↳ All other Illinois locations 32.0%6,112 27.4%330,297 ▲ +4.5%
Out of state 2.5%487 2.2%26,136 ▲ +0.4%
Note: The table shows the five most common work neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for ward 17 residents; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other Illinois locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Loop 17.2%3,127 18.3%3,489 17.9%3,430 ▲ +0.7 pp▲ +303▼ −0.4 pp▼ −59▲ +1.1 pp▲ +362
Chicago citywide 20.0%224,635 21.0%252,791 21.5%259,168 ▲ +1.5 pp▲ +34,533▲ +0.5 pp▲ +6,377▲ +1.0 pp▲ +28,156
Near North Side 7.0%1,269 8.2%1,559 7.3%1,390 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +121▼ −0.9 pp▼ −169▲ +1.2 pp▲ +290
Chicago citywide 8.2%92,142 9.4%112,858 9.1%109,334 ▲ +0.9 pp▲ +17,192▼ −0.3 pp▼ −3,524▲ +1.2 pp▲ +20,716
Near West Side 7.4%1,345 6.0%1,149 4.8%917 ▼ −2.6 pp▼ −428▼ −1.2 pp▼ −232▼ −1.4 pp▼ −196
Chicago citywide 6.2%69,083 6.6%79,757 6.7%80,119 ▲ +0.5 pp▲ +11,036– 0.0 pp▲ +362▲ +0.5 pp▲ +10,674
Lower West Side 1.1%191 1.1%210 1.7%322 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +131▲ +0.6 pp▲ +112– 0.0 pp▲ +19
Chicago citywide 0.9%9,585 0.8%9,912 1.0%12,477 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +2,892▲ +0.2 pp▲ +2,565– 0.0 pp▲ +327
Hyde Park 1.7%315 1.4%264 1.5%278 ▼ −0.3 pp▼ −37▲ +0.1 pp▲ +14▼ −0.4 pp▼ −51
Chicago citywide 1.5%16,641 1.4%16,773 1.6%18,757 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,116▲ +0.2 pp▲ +1,984▼ −0.1 pp▲ +132
All other city neighborhoods 28.4%5,160 27.2%5,197 27.4%5,250 ▼ −1.0 pp▲ +90▲ +0.2 pp▲ +53▼ −1.2 pp▲ +37
Chicago citywide 22.9%257,015 21.5%259,132 21.1%253,663 ▼ −1.8 pp▼ −3,352▼ −0.5 pp▼ −5,469▼ −1.4 pp▲ +2,117
Outside the city 36.7%6,653 37.7%7,190 39.4%7,540 ▲ +2.8 pp▲ +887▲ +1.7 pp▲ +350▲ +1.0 pp▲ +537
Chicago citywide 36.8%412,807 35.7%430,135 35.9%432,365 ▼ −0.9 pp▲ +19,558▲ +0.2 pp▲ +2,230▼ −1.0 pp▲ +17,328
Bedford Park village, IL 1.3%235 1.5%280 1.5%280 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +45– 0.0 pp– 0▲ +0.2 pp▲ +45
Chicago citywide 0.8%8,547 0.7%8,008 0.6%6,897 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −1,650▼ −0.1 pp▼ −1,111▼ −0.1 pp▼ −539
Oak Lawn village, IL 1.1%206 1.1%211 1.1%203 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −3– 0.0 pp▼ −8– 0.0 pp▲ +5
Chicago citywide 0.5%5,230 0.5%5,563 0.4%5,394 – 0.0 pp▲ +164– 0.0 pp▼ −169– 0.0 pp▲ +333
Springfield city, IL 0.7%126 0.6%122 0.9%170 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +44▲ +0.2 pp▲ +48▼ −0.1 pp▼ −4
Chicago citywide 0.4%4,891 0.4%5,358 0.5%6,176 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,285▲ +0.1 pp▲ +818– 0.0 pp▲ +467
Downers Grove village, IL 0.4%65 0.4%68 0.8%150 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +85▲ +0.4 pp▲ +82– 0.0 pp▲ +3
Chicago citywide 0.4%4,905 0.5%5,933 0.6%7,305 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +2,400▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,372▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,028
Joliet city, IL 0.3%63 0.5%88 0.7%138 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +75▲ +0.3 pp▲ +50▲ +0.1 pp▲ +25
Chicago citywide 0.2%2,318 0.3%3,240 0.3%3,549 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,231– 0.0 pp▲ +309▲ +0.1 pp▲ +922
All other Illinois locations 29.2%5,302 30.3%5,787 32.0%6,112 ▲ +2.7 pp▲ +810▲ +1.6 pp▲ +325▲ +1.1 pp▲ +485
Chicago citywide 28.0%314,112 27.1%326,235 27.4%330,297 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +16,185▲ +0.3 pp▲ +4,062▼ −0.9 pp▲ +12,123
Out of state 2.6%471 2.4%449 2.5%487 – 0.0 pp▲ +16▲ +0.2 pp▲ +38▼ −0.2 pp▼ −22
Chicago citywide 2.2%24,577 2.3%27,198 2.2%26,136 – 0.0 pp▲ +1,559▼ −0.1 pp▼ −1,062▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,621

Home Neighborhoods of People Working in Ward 17

Category Ward 17
Auburn Gresham 8.1%219
South Shore 3.5%96
West Englewood 2.8%77
Chicago Lawn 2.4%66
Roseland 2.2%61
All other city neighborhoods 42.0%1,141
Outside the city 38.9%1,056
↳ Oak Lawn village, IL 2.0%53
↳ Burbank city, IL 1.0%28
↳ Calumet City city, IL 1.0%27
↳ Orland Park village, IL 0.9%25
↳ Chicago Ridge village, IL 0.8%22
↳ All other Illinois locations 29.8%809
Out of state 3.4%92
Note: The table shows the five most common home neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for people working in ward 17; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other Illinois locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Ward 17 City Difference
Auburn Gresham 8.1%219 0.7%10,618 ▲ +7.3%
South Shore 3.5%96 0.8%12,185 ▲ +2.7%
West Englewood 2.8%77 0.4%6,491 ▲ +2.4%
Chicago Lawn 2.4%66 0.7%10,607 ▲ +1.7%
Roseland 2.2%61 0.6%8,705 ▲ +1.7%
All other city neighborhoods 42.0%1,141 37.1%542,952 ▲ +4.9%
Outside the city 38.9%1,056 47.2%691,556 ▼ -8.4%
↳ Oak Lawn village, IL 2.0%53 0.7%9,767 ▲ +1.3%
↳ Burbank city, IL 1.0%28 0.3%4,444 ▲ +0.7%
↳ Calumet City city, IL 1.0%27 0.3%4,803 ▲ +0.7%
↳ Orland Park village, IL 0.9%25 0.4%6,467 ▲ +0.5%
↳ Chicago Ridge village, IL 0.8%22 0.1%1,880 ▲ +0.7%
↳ All other Illinois locations 29.8%809 37.0%540,957 ▼ -7.2%
Out of state 3.4%92 4.9%72,124 ▼ -1.5%
Note: The table shows the five most common home neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for people working in ward 17; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other Illinois locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. 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
Auburn Gresham 6.3%156 8.2%192 8.1%219 ▲ +1.8 pp▲ +63▼ −0.1 pp▲ +27▲ +1.9 pp▲ +36
Chicago citywide 0.8%10,351 0.8%10,742 0.7%10,618 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +267– 0.0 pp▼ −124– 0.0 pp▲ +391
South Shore 2.9%73 2.8%65 3.5%96 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +23▲ +0.8 pp▲ +31▼ −0.2 pp▼ −8
Chicago citywide 0.9%11,525 0.9%12,639 0.8%12,185 – 0.0 pp▲ +660▼ −0.1 pp▼ −454– 0.0 pp▲ +1,114
West Englewood 4.3%107 3.8%90 2.8%77 ▼ −1.5 pp▼ −30▼ −1.0 pp▼ −13▼ −0.5 pp▼ −17
Chicago citywide 0.5%6,454 0.5%6,387 0.4%6,491 – 0.0 pp▲ +37– 0.0 pp▲ +104– 0.0 pp▼ −67
Chicago Lawn 3.0%74 3.6%84 2.4%66 ▼ −0.6 pp▼ −8▼ −1.2 pp▼ −18▲ +0.6 pp▲ +10
Chicago citywide 0.7%9,855 0.8%10,666 0.7%10,607 – 0.0 pp▲ +752– 0.0 pp▼ −59– 0.0 pp▲ +811
Roseland 2.7%68 3.5%81 2.2%61 ▼ −0.5 pp▼ −7▼ −1.2 pp▼ −20▲ +0.7 pp▲ +13
Chicago citywide 0.7%8,869 0.6%8,486 0.6%8,705 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −164– 0.0 pp▲ +219▼ −0.1 pp▼ −383
All other city neighborhoods 40.0%991 38.6%905 42.0%1,141 ▲ +2.0 pp▲ +150▲ +3.4 pp▲ +236▼ −1.4 pp▼ −86
Chicago citywide 38.3%503,539 38.2%541,560 37.1%542,952 ▼ −1.2 pp▲ +39,413▼ −1.1 pp▲ +1,392▼ −0.1 pp▲ +38,021
Outside the city 40.7%1,007 39.3%921 38.9%1,056 ▼ −1.8 pp▲ +49▼ −0.4 pp▲ +135▼ −1.4 pp▼ −86
Chicago citywide 45.9%603,753 45.4%642,891 47.2%691,556 ▲ +1.3 pp▲ +87,803▲ +1.9 pp▲ +48,665▼ −0.6 pp▲ +39,138
Oak Lawn village, IL 1.6%40 2.2%52 2.0%53 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +13▼ −0.3 pp▲ +1▲ +0.6 pp▲ +12
Chicago citywide 0.7%9,277 0.7%9,503 0.7%9,767 – 0.0 pp▲ +490– 0.0 pp▲ +264– 0.0 pp▲ +226
Burbank city, IL 1.5%38 1.1%26 1.0%28 ▼ −0.5 pp▼ −10▼ −0.1 pp▲ +2▼ −0.4 pp▼ −12
Chicago citywide 0.3%4,103 0.3%4,109 0.3%4,444 – 0.0 pp▲ +341– 0.0 pp▲ +335– 0.0 pp▲ +6
Calumet City city, IL 0.8%20 1.1%25 1.0%27 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +7▼ −0.1 pp▲ +2▲ +0.3 pp▲ +5
Chicago citywide 0.3%4,281 0.3%4,579 0.3%4,803 – 0.0 pp▲ +522– 0.0 pp▲ +224– 0.0 pp▲ +298
Orland Park village, IL 1.0%25 1.0%23 0.9%25 ▼ −0.1 pp– 0▼ −0.1 pp▲ +2– 0.0 pp▼ −2
Chicago citywide 0.4%5,430 0.4%6,262 0.4%6,467 – 0.0 pp▲ +1,037– 0.0 pp▲ +205– 0.0 pp▲ +832
Chicago Ridge village, IL 0.3%8 0.6%13 0.8%22 ▲ +0.5 pp▲ +14▲ +0.3 pp▲ +9▲ +0.2 pp▲ +5
Chicago citywide 0.1%1,724 0.1%1,861 0.1%1,880 – 0.0 pp▲ +156– 0.0 pp▲ +19– 0.0 pp▲ +137
All other Illinois locations 31.3%775 29.8%700 29.8%809 ▼ −1.5 pp▲ +34▼ −0.1 pp▲ +109▼ −1.5 pp▼ −75
Chicago citywide 35.6%467,892 35.1%497,967 37.0%540,957 ▲ +1.4 pp▲ +73,065▲ +1.8 pp▲ +42,990▼ −0.5 pp▲ +30,075
Out of state 3.2%79 3.3%77 3.4%92 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +13▲ +0.1 pp▲ +15▲ +0.1 pp▼ −2
Chicago citywide 4.9%63,789 4.8%68,287 4.9%72,124 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +8,335▲ +0.1 pp▲ +3,837– 0.0 pp▲ +4,498

Technology Access

Household Computer Access

Category Ward 17
No Computer or Smartphone 9.2% ±1.6 pp1,755 ±305
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop 20.4% ±2.7 pp3,877 ±517
Desktop or Laptop Available 60.8% ±3.3 pp11,571 ±621
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 17 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 9.2%±1.6 pp1,755±305 5.1%±0.2 pp58,709±2,246 ▲ +4.2% 4/50
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop 20.4%±2.7 pp3,877±517 10.4%±0.3 pp120,218±3,642 ▲ +10.0% 5/50
Desktop or Laptop Available 60.8%±3.3 pp11,571±621 79.7%±0.4 pp924,956±4,919 ▼ -18.9% 47/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Internet Access

Category Ward 17
Has Internet Access 85.6% ±2.7 pp16,283 ±505
Cellular Data Plan Only 15.7% ±2.2 pp2,992 ±427
Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription 2.7% ±1.1 pp520 ±200
No Internet Access 14.4% ±2.2 pp2,741 ±412
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Has Internet Access 85.6%±2.7 pp16,283±505 93.1%±0.3 pp1,080,419±3,310 ▼ -7.5% 49/50
Cellular Data Plan Only 15.7%±2.2 pp2,992±427 12.5%±0.3 pp145,219±3,463 ▲ +3.2% 17/50
Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription 2.7%±1.1 pp520±200 3.9%±0.2 pp45,350±1,940 ▼ -1.2% 31/50
No Internet Access 14.4%±2.2 pp2,741±412 6.9%±0.2 pp79,786±2,730 ▲ +7.5% 2/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Category Ward 17
Uninsured Residents 12.3% ±1.8 pp6,138 ±879
↳ Uninsured Children Under 19 6.6% ±2.6 pp3,288 ±1,295
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64 18.1% ±2.9 pp9,053 ±1,441
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older 0.9% ±1.0 pp451 ±515
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Uninsured Residents 12.3%±1.8 pp6,138±879 9.8%±0.2 pp264,391±5,512 ▲ +2.5% 16/50
↳ Uninsured Children Under 19 6.6%±2.6 pp3,288±1,295 3.9%±0.3 pp104,687±8,689 ▲ +2.7% 7/50
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64 18.1%±2.9 pp9,053±1,441 13.3%±0.3 pp361,430±8,202 ▲ +4.8% 13/50
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older 0.9%±1.0 pp451±515 1.7%±0.3 pp46,718±7,559 ▼ -0.8% 37/50
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 Ward 17
Insured (Any Coverage) 87.7% ±1.8 pp43,889 ±879
Coverage types (may overlap)
Employer-Based Insurance 31.0% ±1.7 pp15,491 ±860
Direct-Purchase Insurance 5.4% ±1.2 pp2,686 ±598
Medicare 17.0% ±1.2 pp8,522 ±600
Medicaid 39.8% ±2.2 pp19,918 ±1,117
Military Health Coverage (TRICARE / VA) 0.7% ±0.6 pp365 ±294
Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified 5.3% ±1.0 pp2,653 ±488
Uninsured 12.3% ±1.8 pp6,135 ±879
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Insured (Any Coverage) 87.7%±1.8 pp43,889±879 90.2%±0.2 pp2,424,871±5,689 ▼ -2.5% 35/50
Coverage types (may overlap)
Employer-Based Insurance 31.0%±1.7 pp15,491±860 51.2%±0.4 pp1,376,912±9,468 ▼ -20.3% 45/50
Direct-Purchase Insurance 5.4%±1.2 pp2,686±598 8.5%±0.2 pp227,424±5,112 ▼ -3.1% 45/50
Medicare 17.0%±1.2 pp8,522±600 12.6%±0.2 pp339,804±4,911 ▲ +4.4% 4/50
Medicaid 39.8%±2.2 pp19,918±1,117 22.2%±0.3 pp596,931±7,773 ▲ +17.6% 6/50
Military Health Coverage (TRICARE / VA) 0.7%±0.6 pp365±294 0.3%±0.0 pp7,201±787 ▲ +0.5% 1/50
Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified 5.3%±1.0 pp2,653±488 3.8%±0.1 pp102,777±3,544 ▲ +1.5% 10/50
Uninsured 12.3%±1.8 pp6,135±879 9.8%±0.2 pp262,018±5,689 ▲ +2.5% 16/50
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 Ward 17
Adults With at Least One Disability 23.4% ±1.8 pp9,096 ±696
Mobility Disability 15.2% ±1.5 pp5,882 ±563
Hearing Disability 3.7% ±0.8 pp1,440 ±323
Vision Disability 5.6% ±1.0 pp2,182 ±390
Cognitive Disability 8.9% ±1.3 pp3,441 ±519
Self-Care Disability 6.0% ±1.0 pp2,332 ±394
Independent Living Disability 10.4% ±1.4 pp4,043 ±528
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Adults With at Least One Disability 23.4%±1.8 pp9,096±696 14.0%±0.2 pp303,665±4,797 ▲ +9.4% 3/50
Mobility Disability 15.2%±1.5 pp5,882±563 7.6%±0.2 pp163,666±3,398 ▲ +7.6% 2/50
Hearing Disability 3.7%±0.8 pp1,440±323 2.8%±0.1 pp61,430±2,337 ▲ +0.9% 9/50
Vision Disability 5.6%±1.0 pp2,182±390 3.0%±0.1 pp64,544±2,269 ▲ +2.6% 5/50
Cognitive Disability 8.9%±1.3 pp3,441±519 5.2%±0.1 pp112,824±2,939 ▲ +3.6% 3/50
Self-Care Disability 6.0%±1.0 pp2,332±394 2.7%±0.1 pp57,758±2,261 ▲ +3.3% 1/50
Independent Living Disability 10.4%±1.4 pp4,043±528 5.7%±0.2 pp123,651±3,247 ▲ +4.7% 2/50
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 Ward 17
Arthritis 27.2%10,493
High Blood Pressure 44.6%17,186
Cancer 4.8%1,845
Current Asthma 13.0%4,996
Coronary Heart Disease 7.3%2,803
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 9.3%3,566
Diabetes 19.5%7,514
High Cholesterol 34.4%13,257
Obesity 43.4%16,726
Stroke 6.1%2,340
Lost All Natural Teeth 6.0%2,303
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Arthritis 27.2%10,493 19.6%409,178 ▲ +7.6% 6/50
High Blood Pressure 44.6%17,186 29.7%620,030 ▲ +14.9% 6/50
Cancer 4.8%1,845 5.0%104,382 ▼ -0.2% 27/50
Current Asthma 13.0%4,996 10.2%212,940 ▲ +2.8% 5/50
Coronary Heart Disease 7.3%2,803 4.8%100,207 ▲ +2.5% 1/50
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 9.3%3,566 5.5%114,820 ▲ +3.8% 1/50
Diabetes 19.5%7,514 12.0%250,517 ▲ +7.5% 1/50
High Cholesterol 34.4%13,257 31.6%659,696 ▲ +2.8% 15/50
Obesity 43.4%16,726 32.6%680,572 ▲ +10.8% 4/50
Stroke 6.1%2,340 3.3%68,892 ▲ +2.8% 1/50
Lost All Natural Teeth 6.0%2,303 2.5%52,249 ▲ +3.5% 3/50
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 Ward 17
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 13.2%5,090
Current Cigarette Smoking 18.0%6,953
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity 35.2%13,568
Short Sleep Duration 47.1%18,149
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 13.2%5,090 19.0%396,652 ▼ -5.8% 45/50
Current Cigarette Smoking 18.0%6,953 11.9%248,430 ▲ +6.1% 6/50
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity 35.2%13,568 24.7%515,648 ▲ +10.5% 7/50
Short Sleep Duration 47.1%18,149 37.8%789,129 ▲ +9.3% 2/50
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 Ward 17
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health 31.7%12,224
Frequent Physical Distress 15.8%6,095
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health 31.7%12,224 21.1%440,493 ▲ +10.6% 7/50
Frequent Physical Distress 15.8%6,095 11.8%246,342 ▲ +4.0% 6/50
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 Ward 17
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure 78.3%30,165
Routine Checkup in Past Year 81.5%31,417
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years 86.6%33,372
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening 56.3%21,680
Dental Visit in Past Year 46.9%18,071
Mammogram in Past 2 Years 74.3%28,636
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure 78.3%30,165 72.5%1,513,542 ▲ +5.8% 6/50
Routine Checkup in Past Year 81.5%31,417 76.2%1,590,785 ▲ +5.3% 6/50
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years 86.6%33,372 86.2%1,799,549 ▲ +0.4% 22/50
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening 56.3%21,680 55.8%1,164,905 ▲ +0.5% 25/50
Dental Visit in Past Year 46.9%18,071 58.4%1,219,184 ▼ -11.5% 43/50
Mammogram in Past 2 Years 74.3%28,636 74.2%1,549,032 ▲ +0.1% 23/50
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 Ward 17
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression 18.0%6,938
Frequent Mental Distress 19.1%7,358
Lack of Social/Emotional Support 36.3%13,997
Loneliness 40.4%15,569
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 Ward 17 City Difference Rank
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression 18.0%6,938 19.1%398,740 ▼ -1.1% 41/50
Frequent Mental Distress 19.1%7,358 16.0%334,023 ▲ +3.1% 6/50
Lack of Social/Emotional Support 36.3%13,997 28.2%588,716 ▲ +8.1% 3/50
Loneliness 40.4%15,569 35.8%747,377 ▲ +4.6% 4/50
Note: Frequent mental distress means mental health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days. Loneliness means feeling lonely sometimes, often, or all the time. Lack of social and emotional support means sometimes, rarely, or never getting the social and emotional support needed.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error


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