NEIGHBORHOOD
Morgan Park
Illinois · Chicago · 15,230 residents · 2.53 sq mi
The short version
Morgan Park is a neighborhood of 15,230 people in Chicago. There are 6,025 people per square mile. The poverty rate is 22.4%, above the 12.5% national rate. Getting to work takes 37 minutes on average. The median age is 42.5, about 4 years above the US median. 5% of residents were born outside the United States. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Morgan Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
15,230
Population density
6,025 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.53 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$62,017
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,631
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.7%
Information8.6%
Other services7.1%
Retail trade6.7%
Public administration2%
Education & health services1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Construction1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Wholesale trade0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$241,896
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,568
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.9%
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.41 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
39.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.8%
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-Hispanic16.4%(2,500)
Black75.6%(11,518)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(671)
Asian1.5%(226)
Other2.1%(315)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.4%(2,500)
Black75.6%(11,518)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(671)
Asian1.5%(226)
Other2.1%(315)
Diversity Score
50
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.2%
Female
55.8%
Foreign born
5.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Morgan Park, Chicago, Illinois?
Morgan Park, Chicago, Illinois has about 15,230 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Morgan Park, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Morgan Park, Chicago, Illinois earns about $62,017 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Morgan Park, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Morgan Park, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $241,896, and the typical rent is about $1,568 a month.
How educated are people in Morgan Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 35.3% of adults age 25 and over in Morgan Park, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Morgan Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 22.4% of people in Morgan Park, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024