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Chicago Ridge

Illinois · 14,433 residents · 2.268 sq mi
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Chicago Ridge has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,555. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $169,200. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,433
+2%since 2000
from 14,127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,364 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 6,229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+11%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K14K14K15K1990201020202024Chicago Ridge
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,555
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,101 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,310
+20%since 2000
from $20,278 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$973
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $676 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
50.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(9,983)
Black9.6%(1,388)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(2,258)
Asian2.3%(336)
Other6.4%(924)
Diversity Score64.3%(9,280)
Diversity Score
64
+164%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+25%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
24.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chicago Ridge, Illinois?

Chicago Ridge, Illinois has about 14,433 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chicago Ridge, Illinois earns about $51,555 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 $169,200, and the typical rent is about $973 a month.

How educated are people in Chicago Ridge, Illinois?

About 22.1% 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 21.0% 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 790 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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