NEIGHBORHOOD
Humboldt Park
Illinois · Chicago · 39,237 residents · 2.02 sq mi
The short version
Humboldt Park is a neighborhood of 39,237 people in Chicago. Owners hold 39% of the housing stock. Density works out to 19,424 people per square mile. The median age is 34.3, younger than the US median of 38.9. 22.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The average commute runs 32 minutes. These figures are approximated by combining the 12 census tracts that make up Humboldt Park; 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 34.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
39,237
Population density
19,424 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.02 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,157
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$43,848
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.2%
Retail trade8.4%
Finance & insurance8.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
Other services5.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
Public administration3.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Education & health services0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$422,294
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,655
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.7%
61.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.43 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
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-Hispanic31.3%(12,265)
Black19.4%(7,606)
Hispanic / Latino43%(16,862)
Asian3%(1,164)
Other3.4%(1,340)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.3%(12,265)
Black19.4%(7,606)
Hispanic / Latino43%(16,862)
Asian3%(1,164)
Other3.4%(1,340)
Diversity Score
85
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
Female
51.1%
Foreign born
16.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Humboldt Park, Chicago, Illinois?
Humboldt Park, Chicago, Illinois has about 39,237 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Humboldt Park, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Humboldt Park, Chicago, Illinois earns about $73,157 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Humboldt Park, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Humboldt Park, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $422,294, and the typical rent is about $1,655 a month.
How educated are people in Humboldt Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 39.1% of adults age 25 and over in Humboldt Park, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Humboldt Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 22.8% of people in Humboldt Park, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024