NEIGHBORHOOD
Fuller Park
Illinois · Chicago · 2,270 residents · 0.71 sq mi
The short version
With 2,270 people, Fuller Park is a neighborhood in Chicago. The poverty rate is 56.8%, above the 12.5% national rate. 27% of homes are owner-occupied. Households here earn about 74% less than in Chicago as a whole. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 13% of adults. Median household income is $19,939, under the $82,259 national median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Fuller Park; 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 44.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,270
Population density
3,211 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.71 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$19,939
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$16,207
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
56.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.571
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.9%
Other services5.5%
Public administration4.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
Manufacturing3.3%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Finance & insurance2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Retail trade0.8%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$181,700
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$787
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.2%
72.8% rent
Vacancy rate
25.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.22 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.1
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-Hispanic2%(45)
Black79.1%(1,796)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(178)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other10.5%(238)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2%(45)
Black79.1%(1,796)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(178)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other10.5%(238)
Diversity Score
45
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
27.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
53.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
22.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Foreign born
8.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Fuller Park, Chicago, Illinois?
Fuller Park, Chicago, Illinois has about 2,270 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Fuller Park, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Fuller Park, Chicago, Illinois earns about $19,939 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Fuller Park, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Fuller Park, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $181,700, and the typical rent is about $787 a month.
How educated are people in Fuller Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fuller Park, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Fuller Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 56.8% of people in Fuller Park, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024