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Bridgeview

Illinois · 17,027 residents · 4.133 sq mi
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Bridgeview has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,102. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $198,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,027
+11%since 2000
from 15,335 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.9
+3%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202417K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56%(1,026)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(1,110)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.7%(1,149)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.7%(1,136)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.4%(1,098)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.7%(2,325)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.8%(2,181)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.1%(2,059)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.1%(2,234)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.7%(1,644)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.5%(760)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.8%(305)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,102
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,073 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,074
+39%since 2000
from $18,802 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$946
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $670 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−15%since 2009
from 4.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bridgeview on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(12,589)
Black0.8%(126)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(1,445)
Asian2.2%(340)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(11,287)
Black3.9%(658)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(3,991)
Asian3.3%(564)
Other1.7%(286)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican20.9%(3,261)
Puerto Rican2.3%(352)
Ecuadorian0.3%(50)
Spaniard0.1%(19)
Salvadoran0.1%(8)
Asian origin
Filipino1.7%(264)
Asian Indian1.5%(236)
Chinese0.9%(141)
Cambodian0.4%(62)
Vietnamese0.3%(53)
Pakistani0.1%(18)
Japanese0.1%(12)
Ancestry
Polish21.3%(3,312)
German9.2%(1,434)
Irish8.9%(1,383)
Palestinian7.6%(1,187)
Italian5.2%(804)
Lithuanian2.8%(440)
English2.2%(342)
Czech1.6%(255)
American1.2%(192)
Slovak1.1%(164)
Swedish1%(152)
Dutch0.8%(119)
+ 25 more ancestry groups with data
Greek0.7%(111)
French0.6%(97)
Jordanian0.6%(90)
Bulgarian0.6%(89)
Arab0.5%(78)
Egyptian0.5%(73)
Croatian0.4%(62)
Danish0.3%(43)
Armenian0.2%(30)
Russian0.2%(30)
Latvian0.2%(28)
Lebanese0.1%(23)
British0.1%(22)
Serbian0.1%(20)
Norwegian0.1%(14)
Welsh0.1%(13)
Austrian0.1%(11)
Hungarian0.1%(11)
West Indian0.1%(11)
Haitian0.1%(11)
Portuguese0.1%(10)
Romanian0.1%(8)
Swiss0%(5)
RANKED:Largest Polish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Palestinian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
26.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−64.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married43.9%(2,853)
Married48%(3,121)
Widowed2.5%(164)
Divorced5.6%(362)
Women 15+
Never married33.2%(2,352)
Married43.9%(3,106)
Widowed8.7%(616)
Divorced14.2%(1,006)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgeview, Illinois?

Bridgeview, Illinois has about 17,027 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgeview, Illinois?

The typical household in Bridgeview, Illinois earns about $55,102 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridgeview, Illinois expensive?

In Bridgeview, Illinois, the median home is worth about $198,900, and the typical rent is about $946 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgeview, Illinois?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bridgeview, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridgeview, Illinois?

About 14.5% of people in Bridgeview, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridgeview, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridgeview, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,636 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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