NEIGHBORHOOD
Heart of Chicago
Illinois · Chicago · 17,985 residents · 1.08 sq mi
The short version
Heart of Chicago is home to 17,985 people in Chicago. 36% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 34%. Density works out to 16,730 people per square mile. The median age is 34.5, younger than the US median of 38.9. 20.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Heart of Chicago; 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 34.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
17,985
Population density
16,730 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.08 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,552
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$41,732
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.7%
Information8.1%
Other services5.6%
Wholesale trade5.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Public administration3.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Education & health services1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$335,755
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,289
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.6%
64.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.43 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
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-Hispanic17.6%(3,170)
Black1.7%(304)
Hispanic / Latino74.5%(13,397)
Asian3.9%(693)
Other2.3%(421)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.6%(3,170)
Black1.7%(304)
Hispanic / Latino74.5%(13,397)
Asian3.9%(693)
Other2.3%(421)
Diversity Score
51
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Foreign born
34.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
63.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Heart of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois?
Heart of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois has about 17,985 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Heart of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Heart of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois earns about $72,552 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Heart of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Heart of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $335,755, and the typical rent is about $1,289 a month.
How educated are people in Heart of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois?
About 37.4% of adults age 25 and over in Heart of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Heart of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois?
About 20.2% of people in Heart of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024