NEIGHBORHOOD
Gresham
Illinois · Chicago · 43,779 residents · 3.758 sq mi
The short version
Gresham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,687. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $196,828. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Chicago median. These figures are approximated by combining the 15 census tracts that make up Gresham; 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 38.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
43,779
Population density
11,650 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$48,687
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$25,520
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.7%
Professional, scientific, technical16.5%
Information9%
Retail trade5.8%
Other services4.6%
Public administration2.5%
Wholesale trade2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$196,828
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,084
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.8%
49.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(231)
Black92.7%(40,597)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(1,989)
Asian0.5%(231)
Other1.7%(731)
Diversity Score17.2%(7,535)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(231)
Black92.7%(40,597)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(1,989)
Asian0.5%(231)
Other1.7%(731)
Diversity Score17.2%(7,535)
Diversity Score
17
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
22.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.5%
Female
55.5%
Foreign born
3.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Gresham, Chicago, Illinois?
Gresham, Chicago, Illinois has about 43,779 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Gresham, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Gresham, Chicago, Illinois earns about $48,687 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Gresham, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Gresham, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $196,828, and the typical rent is about $1,084 a month.
How educated are people in Gresham, Chicago, Illinois?
About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gresham, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Gresham, Chicago, Illinois?
About 28.0% of people in Gresham, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024