NEIGHBORHOOD
Jefferson Park
Illinois · Chicago · 47,609 residents · 3.68 sq mi
The short version
Jefferson Park is home to 47,609 people in Chicago. Density works out to 12,951 people per square mile. The foreign-born share is 28%. About 48% of adults have finished a four-year degree. That is roughly 28% ahead of the Chicago median. The average commute runs 34 minutes. These figures are approximated by combining the 9 census tracts that make up Jefferson Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
66% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
47,609
Population density
12,951 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.68 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$99,504
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$49,834
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.4%
Information8.1%
Finance & insurance7%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
Retail trade6.8%
Public administration6.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$386,622
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,432
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.6%
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.45 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
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-Hispanic56.7%(26,995)
Black2.2%(1,033)
Hispanic / Latino26.3%(12,512)
Asian10.8%(5,138)
Other4.1%(1,931)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(26,995)
Black2.2%(1,033)
Hispanic / Latino26.3%(12,512)
Asian10.8%(5,138)
Other4.1%(1,931)
Diversity Score
74
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.4%
Female
50.6%
Foreign born
27.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Jefferson Park, Chicago, Illinois?
Jefferson Park, Chicago, Illinois has about 47,609 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Jefferson Park, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Jefferson Park, Chicago, Illinois earns about $99,504 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Jefferson Park, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Jefferson Park, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $386,622, and the typical rent is about $1,432 a month.
How educated are people in Jefferson Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 47.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson Park, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Jefferson Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 7.8% of people in Jefferson Park, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024