NEIGHBORHOOD
Hyde Park
Illinois · Chicago · 20,071 residents · 1.052 sq mi
The short version
Hyde Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,836. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $404,316. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 9 census tracts that make up Hyde Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
20,071
Population density
19,079 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,836
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$54,879
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.550
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information5.2%
Other services4.8%
Public administration3.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Retail trade1.9%
Wholesale trade1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$404,316
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,540
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.9%
58.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.7%(7,970)
Black25%(5,012)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(1,689)
Asian17.8%(3,579)
Other9.1%(1,821)
Diversity Score91.6%(18,386)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.7%(7,970)
Black25%(5,012)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(1,689)
Asian17.8%(3,579)
Other9.1%(1,821)
Diversity Score91.6%(18,386)
Diversity Score
92
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
79.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
55.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
18.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
33.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
41.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.5%
Female
51.5%
Foreign born
21.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois?
Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois has about 20,071 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois earns about $79,836 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $404,316, and the typical rent is about $1,540 a month.
How educated are people in Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 79.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 21.4% of people in Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024