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Antioch

Illinois · 15,000 residents (2025 est.) · 8.242 sq mi
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Antioch is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,899. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $306,700. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 31% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,859
+69%since 2000
from 8,788 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,803 / sq mi
+12%since 2009
from 1,608 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+9%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,000 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K8K10K13K16K1990201020202024Antioch
202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.5%(666)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.7%(847)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.4%(1,243)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.3%(1,526)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.7%(991)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.6%(1,875)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412%(1,787)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.2%(2,254)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.2%(1,954)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.6%(1,125)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.2%(472)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.8%(119)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,899
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,481 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,925
+86%since 2000
from $25,711 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+13%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$306,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,129
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $678 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−9%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
26
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(8,098)
Black1%(91)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(388)
Asian1.2%(102)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(11,377)
Black4.3%(636)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(1,563)
Asian3.8%(558)
Other4.9%(725)
Diversity Score
50
+70%since 2009
from 29 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.7%(993)
Puerto Rican1.6%(231)
Panamanian0.6%(96)
Colombian0.4%(60)
Honduran0.3%(40)
Ecuadorian0.2%(29)
Guatemalan0.2%(27)
Argentine0.1%(22)
Asian origin
Filipino1.9%(289)
Asian Indian1.2%(185)
Chinese0.4%(60)
Thai0.1%(11)
Ancestry
German28.4%(4,224)
Irish15.8%(2,343)
Polish10.5%(1,566)
Italian6.8%(1,012)
English5.8%(866)
French3%(443)
American2.6%(391)
Norwegian2.5%(376)
Swedish1.8%(266)
Greek1.2%(176)
Croatian1%(152)
Latvian1%(152)
+ 29 more ancestry groups with data
Finnish1%(145)
Russian0.9%(141)
Czech0.9%(139)
Danish0.9%(130)
Scottish0.8%(114)
Lithuanian0.8%(112)
Romanian0.7%(101)
Serbian0.6%(96)
British0.6%(89)
Ukrainian0.6%(88)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(65)
Dutch0.4%(62)
Belgian0.4%(55)
Slovene0.3%(49)
Arab0.3%(47)
Lebanese0.3%(47)
Hungarian0.3%(40)
Canadian0.2%(33)
Slovak0.2%(31)
Australian0.2%(29)
Austrian0.1%(19)
Brazilian0.1%(16)
Nigerian0.1%(16)
Swiss0.1%(15)
Welsh0.1%(14)
Armenian0.1%(9)
Israeli0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+26%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.4%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2017
from 89.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 90.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married40.7%(2,416)
Married49%(2,911)
Widowed1.1%(65)
Divorced9.1%(543)
Women 15+
Never married36.3%(2,241)
Married45.4%(2,802)
Widowed5.2%(323)
Divorced13%(802)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Antioch, Illinois?

Antioch, Illinois has about 14,859 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Antioch, Illinois?

The typical household in Antioch, Illinois earns about $108,899 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Antioch, Illinois expensive?

In Antioch, Illinois, the median home is worth about $306,700, and the typical rent is about $1,129 a month.

How educated are people in Antioch, Illinois?

About 39.2% of adults age 25 and over in Antioch, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Antioch, Illinois?

About 7.9% of people in Antioch, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Antioch, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Antioch, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,754 residents, a change of about 143 percent over that period.

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

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