NEIGHBORHOOD
Little
Illinois · Chicago · 69,884 residents · 4.45 sq mi
The short version
Little is home to 69,884 people in Chicago. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 15% of adults. The foreign-born share is 35%. There are 15,718 people per square mile. 50% of homes are owner-occupied. The typical home is worth $227,770. These figures are approximated by combining the 18 census tracts that make up Little; 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 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
69,884
Population density
15,718 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.45 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$59,624
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,849
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13%
Information11%
Finance & insurance9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
Other services3.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
Public administration2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.9%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$227,770
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,061
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.5%
49.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.96 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
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-Hispanic6.1%(4,295)
Black11.9%(8,292)
Hispanic / Latino80.7%(56,416)
Asian1%(666)
Other0.3%(215)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(4,295)
Black11.9%(8,292)
Hispanic / Latino80.7%(56,416)
Asian1%(666)
Other0.3%(215)
Diversity Score
41
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.1%
Female
44.9%
Foreign born
35.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
26.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
71.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Little Village, Chicago, Illinois?
Little Village, Chicago, Illinois has about 69,884 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Little Village, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Little Village, Chicago, Illinois earns about $59,624 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Little Village, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Little Village, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $227,770, and the typical rent is about $1,061 a month.
How educated are people in Little Village, Chicago, Illinois?
About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Little Village, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Little Village, Chicago, Illinois?
About 19.4% of people in Little Village, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024