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Chicago Ridge

Illinois · 14,305 residents · 2.268 sq mi
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Chicago Ridge has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,071. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $187,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,305
+1%since 2000
from 14,127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,307 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 6,229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.2
+5%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K14K14K15K1990201020202024Chicago Ridge
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,071
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,101 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,962
+8%since 2000
from $20,278 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$841
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $676 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
45.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+39%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(10,952)
Black6.8%(977)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(1,776)
Asian1.8%(254)
Other0.7%(106)
Diversity Score46.6%(6,661)
Diversity Score
47
+91%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
19.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chicago Ridge, Illinois?

Chicago Ridge, Illinois has about 14,305 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chicago Ridge, Illinois earns about $48,071 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 $187,000, and the typical rent is about $841 a month.

How educated are people in Chicago Ridge, Illinois?

About 16.2% 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 9.4% 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 662 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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