Chicago Residents

Diversity

A+

Based on ethnic and economic diversity.

Population

2,742,119

Unemployment Rate

5.7%

Poverty Rate

17.3%

Non-Citizens

10.7%

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes the people who live in your area?

Based on 204 responses

Friendly
32%
Diverse
21%
Family
13%
Busy
11%
Okay
8%
Family oriented
5%
Progressive
3%

Master's degree or higher
18%
national 13%
Bachelor's degree
24%
national 21%
Some college or associate's degree
23%
national 29%
High school diploma or equivalent
22%
national 26%
Less than high school diploma
14%
national 11%

White
33%
African American
29%
Hispanic
29%
Asian
7%
Two or more races
2%
Other race
0%
American Indian or Alaska native
0%
Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
0%

Female
51%
Male
49%

<10 years
11%
10-17 years
9%
18-24 years
10%
25-34 years
20%
35-44 years
14%
45-54 years
12%
55-64 years
11%
65+ years
13%

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Income

Median Household Income

$65,781

National

$69,021

<$25k
22%
$25-$44k
15%
$45-$74k
18%
$75-$149k
26%
$150k+
19%

Median Individual Income

$33,924

National

$34,429

<$15k
25%
$15-$34k
26%
$35-$64k
23%
$65k+
26%

Community

Poll

62%

of residents say there is a good sense of community. 204 responses

Poll

51%

of people say LGBTQ+ residents are treated the same as non-LGBTQ+ residents. 204 responses

Poll

What is the most helpful tip for a new resident to know before moving to your area?

Based on 197 responses

Tour the community, find what interests you.
35%
do research on the neighborhood before moving in
29%
Be careful on CTA
10%
Be cautious on public transit.
9%
Get to know your neighbors
5%
Get involved in the community
5%
Everybody knows everybody.
2%

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