NEIGHBORHOOD
East Side
Illinois · Chicago · 19,202 residents · 2.473 sq mi
The short version
East Side has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,232. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $181,093. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up East Side; 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 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
19,202
Population density
7,765 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$67,232
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,756
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.2%
Finance & insurance10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
Information8.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
Other services3.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
Public administration1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Construction0.8%
Education & health services0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$181,093
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,203
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.6%
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(2,614)
Black2.3%(433)
Hispanic / Latino83.5%(16,030)
Asian0.1%(21)
Other0.5%(104)
Diversity Score35.5%(6,817)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(2,614)
Black2.3%(433)
Hispanic / Latino83.5%(16,030)
Asian0.1%(21)
Other0.5%(104)
Diversity Score35.5%(6,817)
Diversity Score
36
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Foreign born
24.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
35.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
62.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in East Side, Chicago, Illinois?
East Side, Chicago, Illinois has about 19,202 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in East Side, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in East Side, Chicago, Illinois earns about $67,232 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is East Side, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In East Side, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $181,093, and the typical rent is about $1,203 a month.
How educated are people in East Side, Chicago, Illinois?
About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in East Side, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in East Side, Chicago, Illinois?
About 15.8% of people in East Side, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024