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Morton Grove

Illinois · 24,582 residents (2025 est.) · 5.088 sq mi
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Morton Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,116. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $389,100. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,619
+10%since 2000
from 22,451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,839 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 4,413 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:24,582 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K24K25K26K1990201020202024Morton Grove
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,116
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,511 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,636
+88%since 2000
from $26,973 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.2%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+5%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$389,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,164
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $691 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+7%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71%(15,938)
Black0.6%(135)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(988)
Asian22.1%(4,958)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.9%(11,880)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53%(13,037)
Black2%(490)
Hispanic / Latino8%(1,958)
Asian32%(7,870)
Other5.1%(1,264)
Diversity Score76%(18,711)
Diversity Score
76
+44%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.2%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.4%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
37.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2017
from 82.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
49.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 46.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 6.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morton Grove, Illinois?

Morton Grove, Illinois has about 24,619 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morton Grove, Illinois?

The typical household in Morton Grove, Illinois earns about $111,116 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morton Grove, Illinois expensive?

In Morton Grove, Illinois, the median home is worth about $389,100, and the typical rent is about $2,164 a month.

How educated are people in Morton Grove, Illinois?

About 55.2% of adults age 25 and over in Morton Grove, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morton Grove, Illinois?

About 7.3% of people in Morton Grove, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morton Grove, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Morton Grove, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,214 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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