NEIGHBORHOOD
Gold Coast
Illinois · Chicago · 17,321 residents · 0.293 sq mi
The short version
Gold Coast is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,331. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 90% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $508,322. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 52% more than the Chicago median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Gold Coast; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
90% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
17,321
Population density
59,116 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
51.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$118,331
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$146,054
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.537
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.7%
Public administration13.6%
Information8%
Retail trade5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Education & health services1%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Wholesale trade0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$508,322
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,208
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.3%
44.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(14,524)
Black1.6%(281)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(775)
Asian5.1%(878)
Other5%(863)
Diversity Score36.2%(6,270)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(14,524)
Black1.6%(281)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(775)
Asian5.1%(878)
Other5%(863)
Diversity Score36.2%(6,270)
Diversity Score
36
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
89.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
23.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
43.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.0%
Female
55.0%
Foreign born
11.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois?
Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois has about 17,321 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois earns about $118,331 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $508,322, and the typical rent is about $2,208 a month.
How educated are people in Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois?
About 89.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois?
About 8.1% of people in Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024