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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Alsip

Illinois · 18,227 residents · 6.528 sq mi
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Alsip is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,764. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $94,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

18,227
−8%vs 2000
vs 19,725 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,792 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 3,022 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.0
−9%vs 2000
vs 34.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$36,764
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,963 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,500
−29%vs 2000
vs $20,498 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$94,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $137,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$515
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $646 in 2000
US average: $450
62.1%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.6% in 2000
37.9% rent
2.6
−10%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(15,122)
Black10%(1,982)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(1,727)
Asian2.1%(411)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.4%(8,957)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92%(16,761)
Black4.9%(894)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(753)
Asian2.3%(414)
Other0.9%(158)
Diversity Score27%(4,917)
27
−41%vs 2000
vs 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.1%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.5 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alsip, Illinois?

Alsip, Illinois has about 18,227 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Alsip, Illinois?

The typical household in Alsip, Illinois earns about $36,764 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alsip, Illinois expensive?

In Alsip, Illinois, the median home is worth about $94,500, and the typical rent is about $515 a month.

How educated are people in Alsip, Illinois?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Alsip, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alsip, Illinois?

About 5.5% of people in Alsip, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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