NEIGHBORHOOD
Archer Heights
Illinois · Chicago · 53,288 residents · 5.94 sq mi
The short version
Archer Heights is a neighborhood of 53,288 people in Chicago. 39% of homes are owner-occupied. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The poverty rate is 26.6%, above the 12.5% national rate. There are 8,967 people per square mile. Households here earn about 36% less than in Chicago as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 22 census tracts that make up Archer Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
53,288
Population density
8,967 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
5.94 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$50,178
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,302
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
Retail trade10.1%
Information9.9%
Other services5.3%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Public administration4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$250,842
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,163
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.7%
61.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.78 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.8%(3,613)
Black58.9%(31,403)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(16,256)
Asian2.5%(1,328)
Other1.3%(688)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.8%(3,613)
Black58.9%(31,403)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(16,256)
Asian2.5%(1,328)
Other1.3%(688)
Diversity Score
69
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.5%
Female
54.5%
Foreign born
17.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Archer Heights, Chicago, Illinois?
Archer Heights, Chicago, Illinois has about 53,288 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Archer Heights, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Archer Heights, Chicago, Illinois earns about $50,178 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Archer Heights, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Archer Heights, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $250,842, and the typical rent is about $1,163 a month.
How educated are people in Archer Heights, Chicago, Illinois?
About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Archer Heights, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Archer Heights, Chicago, Illinois?
About 26.6% of people in Archer Heights, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024