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Steger

Illinois · 9,570 residents · 3.404 sq mi
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Steger has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,079. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $139,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,570
−1%since 2000
from 9,682 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,811 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,844 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
+6%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Steger
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,079
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,275 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,781
+20%since 2000
from $19,816 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+40%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(8,053)
Black6.3%(606)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(781)
Asian0.5%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.6%(3,249)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(6,103)
Black19%(1,818)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(1,357)
Asian1%(96)
Other4.1%(396)
Diversity Score69.3%(6,629)
Diversity Score
69
+106%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.1%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steger, Illinois?

Steger, Illinois has about 9,570 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Steger, Illinois?

The typical household in Steger, Illinois earns about $44,079 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 $139,400, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Steger, Illinois?

About 12.9% 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 10.8% 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 986 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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