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Norridge

Illinois · 15,251 residents · 1.808 sq mi
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Norridge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,300. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $308,300. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,251
+5%since 2000
from 14,582 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,435 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 8,065 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
−3%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K15K16K1990201020202024Norridge
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,787 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,959
+58%since 2000
from $23,431 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.5%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$308,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $198,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,464
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $678 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
3.9
−5%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(13,492)
Black0.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(553)
Asian2.7%(396)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.8%(2,305)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(12,234)
Black0.4%(60)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(1,790)
Asian6%(910)
Other2.1%(318)
Diversity Score43%(6,558)
Diversity Score
43
+172%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
34.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norridge, Illinois?

Norridge, Illinois has about 15,251 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norridge, Illinois?

The typical household in Norridge, Illinois earns about $78,300 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norridge, Illinois expensive?

In Norridge, Illinois, the median home is worth about $308,300, and the typical rent is about $1,464 a month.

How educated are people in Norridge, Illinois?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Norridge, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norridge, Illinois?

About 3.9% of people in Norridge, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norridge, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Norridge, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 792 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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