NEIGHBORHOOD
McKinley Park
Illinois · Chicago · 12,310 residents · 1.05 sq mi
The short version
McKinley Park is a neighborhood of 12,310 people in Chicago. The foreign-born share is 38%. Density works out to 11,690 people per square mile. The median age is 42.2, about 3 years above the US median. That is roughly 15% ahead of the Chicago median. 70% of homes are owner-occupied. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up McKinley Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
12,310
Population density
11,690 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.05 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$89,591
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$37,598
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.2%
Information7.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
Wholesale trade5.3%
Other services4.9%
Public administration4.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$305,074
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,265
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.0%
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.64 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
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-Hispanic13.4%(1,650)
Black3.8%(469)
Hispanic / Latino55.6%(6,846)
Asian24.7%(3,046)
Other2.4%(299)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.4%(1,650)
Black3.8%(469)
Hispanic / Latino55.6%(6,846)
Asian24.7%(3,046)
Other2.4%(299)
Diversity Score
76
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Foreign born
38.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
32.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
45.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in McKinley Park, Chicago, Illinois?
McKinley Park, Chicago, Illinois has about 12,310 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in McKinley Park, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in McKinley Park, Chicago, Illinois earns about $89,591 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is McKinley Park, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In McKinley Park, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $305,074, and the typical rent is about $1,265 a month.
How educated are people in McKinley Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 33.1% of adults age 25 and over in McKinley Park, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in McKinley Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 13.3% of people in McKinley Park, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024