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Skokie

Illinois · 67,824 residents · 10.064 sq mi
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Skokie is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,725. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $324,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% 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
67,824
+7%since 2000
from 63,348 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,739 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 6,295 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+2%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
59K61K64K66K69K1990201020202024Skokie
202466K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,725
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,827
+39%since 2000
from $27,136 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $209,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,269
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $800 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
30.1% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+19%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(41,549)
Black4.4%(2,798)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(3,620)
Asian21.2%(13,425)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.1%(38,689)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(33,697)
Black7.7%(5,256)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(7,185)
Asian27.6%(18,726)
Other4.4%(2,969)
Diversity Score82.2%(55,775)
Diversity Score
82
+35%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.9%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
38.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skokie, Illinois?

Skokie, Illinois has about 67,824 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Skokie, Illinois?

The typical household in Skokie, Illinois earns about $74,725 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Skokie, Illinois expensive?

In Skokie, Illinois, the median home is worth about $324,200, and the typical rent is about $1,269 a month.

How educated are people in Skokie, Illinois?

About 49.8% of adults age 25 and over in Skokie, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Skokie, Illinois?

About 9.7% of people in Skokie, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Skokie, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Skokie, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,392 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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