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Morton Grove

Illinois · 23,270 residents · 5.088 sq mi
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Morton Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,859. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $362,100. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,270
+4%since 2000
from 22,451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,574 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 4,413 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+3%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K24K25K26K1990201020202024Morton Grove
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,859
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,511 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,686
+21%since 2000
from $26,973 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$362,100
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,038
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $691 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−35.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
9.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+56%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62%(14,426)
Black1.2%(279)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(1,504)
Asian27.9%(6,498)
Other3.7%(863)
Diversity Score68%(15,819)
Diversity Score
68
+28%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.9%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
38.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morton Grove, Illinois?

Morton Grove, Illinois has about 23,270 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Morton Grove, Illinois earns about $70,859 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 $362,100, and the typical rent is about $1,038 a month.

How educated are people in Morton Grove, Illinois?

About 40.8% 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 4.2% 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 865 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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