NEIGHBORHOOD
Dunning
Illinois · Chicago · 6,879 residents · 0.932 sq mi
The short version
Dunning has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,032. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $329,318. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Dunning; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,879
Population density
7,381 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
50.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,032
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$44,423
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.3%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
Retail trade9.7%
Information8.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
Other services6.3%
Public administration4.9%
Education & health services2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$329,318
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,665
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.6%
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(4,157)
Black2%(141)
Hispanic / Latino29.3%(2,016)
Asian5.8%(398)
Other2.4%(167)
Diversity Score68.1%(4,683)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(4,157)
Black2%(141)
Hispanic / Latino29.3%(2,016)
Asian5.8%(398)
Other2.4%(167)
Diversity Score68.1%(4,683)
Diversity Score
68
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
Female
51.1%
Foreign born
38.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Dunning, Chicago, Illinois?
Dunning, Chicago, Illinois has about 6,879 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Dunning, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Dunning, Chicago, Illinois earns about $73,032 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Dunning, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Dunning, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $329,318, and the typical rent is about $1,665 a month.
How educated are people in Dunning, Chicago, Illinois?
About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dunning, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Dunning, Chicago, Illinois?
About 11.5% of people in Dunning, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024