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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chicago Ridge

Illinois · 14,127 residents · 2.268 sq mi
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Chicago Ridge has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,101. 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 $123,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
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
14,127
+4%since 1990
from 13,643 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,229 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 6,015 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.5
+9%since 1990
from 29.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,101
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,790 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,278
+45%since 1990
from $14,000 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $88,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $520 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
52.2%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 47.8% in 1990
47.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+3%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(13,400)
Black0.3%(40)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(519)
Asian0.7%(96)
Diversity Score12.9%(1,761)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(12,052)
Black2.4%(337)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(883)
Asian1.4%(203)
Diversity Score24.4%(3,442)
Diversity Score
24
+89%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.8%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
−5%since 1990
from 25.9 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 Chicago Ridge, Illinois?

Chicago Ridge, Illinois has about 14,127 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Chicago Ridge, Illinois earns about $44,101 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 $123,200, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in Chicago Ridge, Illinois?

About 13.8% 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 10.0% of people in Chicago Ridge, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chicago Ridge, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Chicago Ridge, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 484 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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