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Alsip

Illinois · 19,725 residents · 6.528 sq mi
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Alsip is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,963. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $137,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,725
+8%since 1990
from 18,227 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,022 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 2,792 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.2
+10%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,963
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,764 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,498
+41%since 1990
from $14,500 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $94,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$646
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $515 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.6%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 62.1% in 1990
35.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+11%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92%(16,761)
Black4.9%(894)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(753)
Asian2.3%(414)
Diversity Score27%(4,917)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(15,122)
Black10%(1,982)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(1,727)
Asian2.1%(411)
Diversity Score45.4%(8,957)
Diversity Score
45
+68%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.2%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
−8%since 1990
from 26.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alsip, Illinois?

Alsip, Illinois has about 19,725 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Alsip, Illinois?

The typical household in Alsip, Illinois earns about $47,963 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 $137,200, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in Alsip, Illinois?

About 13.7% 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 6.6% of people in Alsip, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alsip, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Alsip, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,498 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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