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Countryside

Illinois · 6,420 residents · 2.878 sq mi
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Countryside has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,201. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $242,700. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,420
+7%since 2000
from 5,991 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,231 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,082 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+10%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Countryside
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,201
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,265
+74%since 2000
from $25,449 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $172,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,053
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $718 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−5%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(5,285)
Black2.1%(124)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(410)
Asian1.5%(90)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.3%(1,457)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(4,410)
Black2.6%(166)
Hispanic / Latino24%(1,541)
Asian2.3%(145)
Other2.7%(175)
Diversity Score58.9%(3,784)
Diversity Score
59
+142%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+63%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
21.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Countryside, Illinois?

Countryside, Illinois has about 6,420 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Countryside, Illinois?

The typical household in Countryside, Illinois earns about $67,201 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Countryside, Illinois expensive?

In Countryside, Illinois, the median home is worth about $242,700, and the typical rent is about $1,053 a month.

How educated are people in Countryside, Illinois?

About 32.8% of adults age 25 and over in Countryside, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Countryside, Illinois?

About 6.8% of people in Countryside, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Countryside, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Countryside, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 704 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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