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Stickney

Illinois · 7,110 residents · 1.924 sq mi
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Stickney has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,246. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $184,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,110
+16%since 2000
from 6,148 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,695 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 3,195 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Stickney
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,246
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,772 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,977
+46%since 2000
from $19,109 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$893
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $606 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−14%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(4,689)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(1,323)
Asian1.1%(65)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.1%(2,772)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.7%(2,111)
Black2.4%(168)
Hispanic / Latino64.2%(4,568)
Asian1.3%(91)
Other1%(73)
Diversity Score60.5%(4,302)
Diversity Score
61
+34%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
19.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stickney, Illinois?

Stickney, Illinois has about 7,110 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stickney, Illinois?

The typical household in Stickney, Illinois earns about $67,246 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stickney, Illinois expensive?

In Stickney, Illinois, the median home is worth about $184,500, and the typical rent is about $893 a month.

How educated are people in Stickney, Illinois?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Stickney, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stickney, Illinois?

About 7.5% of people in Stickney, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stickney, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Stickney, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,432 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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