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Steger

Illinois · 9,682 residents · 3.404 sq mi
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Steger has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,275. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $98,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,682
+13%since 1990
from 8,584 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,844 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 2,522 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.4
+8%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Steger
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,275
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,903 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,816
+59%since 1990
from $12,456 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.5%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$610
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $460 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.8%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 63.8% in 1990
34.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+23%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(8,026)
Black2.7%(230)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(620)
Asian0.5%(45)
Diversity Score29.2%(2,505)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(8,053)
Black6.3%(606)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(781)
Asian0.5%(46)
Diversity Score33.6%(3,249)
Diversity Score
34
+15%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.4%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
−8%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steger, Illinois?

Steger, Illinois has about 9,682 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Steger, Illinois?

The typical household in Steger, Illinois earns about $43,275 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Steger, Illinois expensive?

In Steger, Illinois, the median home is worth about $98,100, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in Steger, Illinois?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Steger, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Steger, Illinois?

About 8.5% of people in Steger, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Steger, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Steger, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,098 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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