NEIGHBORHOOD
Englewood
Illinois · Chicago · 39,347 residents · 4.79 sq mi
The short version
Englewood is home to 39,347 people in Chicago. Owners hold 36% of the housing stock. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 12% of adults. 34.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Households here earn about 57% less than in Chicago as a whole. There are 8,208 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 22 census tracts that make up Englewood; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
39,347
Population density
8,208 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.79 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$33,612
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$19,889
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.6%
Finance & insurance10.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
Retail trade8.2%
Other services4.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Public administration2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$159,508
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,101
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.2%
63.8% rent
Vacancy rate
23.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.53 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
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-Hispanic1.3%(527)
Black84.2%(33,128)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(4,260)
Asian0.5%(196)
Other3.1%(1,236)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(527)
Black84.2%(33,128)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(4,260)
Asian0.5%(196)
Other3.1%(1,236)
Diversity Score
35
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
22.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
40.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
21.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.9%
Female
53.1%
Foreign born
6.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Englewood, Chicago, Illinois?
Englewood, Chicago, Illinois has about 39,347 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Englewood, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Englewood, Chicago, Illinois earns about $33,612 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Englewood, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Englewood, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $159,508, and the typical rent is about $1,101 a month.
How educated are people in Englewood, Chicago, Illinois?
About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Englewood, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Englewood, Chicago, Illinois?
About 34.2% of people in Englewood, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024