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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Chicago Ridge

Illinois · 13,643 residents · 2.268 sq mi
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Chicago Ridge has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,790. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $88,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,643
−3%vs 2000
vs 14,127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,015 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 6,229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
29.8
−8%vs 2000
vs 32.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,790
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,101 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,000
−31%vs 2000
vs $20,278 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
7.8%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $123,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$520
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $676 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.2% in 2000
52.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−3%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(12,052)
Black2.4%(337)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(883)
Asian1.4%(203)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.4%(3,442)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(13,400)
Black0.3%(40)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(519)
Asian0.7%(96)
Other0.8%(107)
Diversity Score12.9%(1,761)
Diversity Score
13
−47%vs 2000
vs 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.0%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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 Chicago Ridge, Illinois?

Chicago Ridge, Illinois has about 13,643 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Chicago Ridge, Illinois?

The typical household in Chicago Ridge, Illinois earns about $32,790 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chicago Ridge, Illinois expensive?

In Chicago Ridge, Illinois, the median home is worth about $88,800, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Chicago Ridge, Illinois?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Chicago Ridge, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chicago Ridge, Illinois?

About 7.8% of people in Chicago Ridge, 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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