NEIGHBORHOOD
Near North
Illinois · Chicago · 25,052 residents · 0.449 sq mi
The short version
Near North is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,106. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $622,633. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% more than the Chicago median. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Near North; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
24% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
25,052
Population density
55,795 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$107,106
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$107,737
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.7%
Public administration16.3%
Retail trade6.7%
Information6.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Finance & insurance1.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$622,633
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,201
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.8%
76.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(16,584)
Black9.1%(2,282)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,575)
Asian13.6%(3,397)
Other4.8%(1,214)
Diversity Score66.1%(16,559)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(16,584)
Black9.1%(2,282)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,575)
Asian13.6%(3,397)
Other4.8%(1,214)
Diversity Score66.1%(16,559)
Diversity Score
66
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
82.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
15.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
32.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
54.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.9%
Female
56.1%
Foreign born
19.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Near North, Chicago, Illinois?
Near North, Chicago, Illinois has about 25,052 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Near North, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Near North, Chicago, Illinois earns about $107,106 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Near North, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Near North, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $622,633, and the typical rent is about $2,201 a month.
How educated are people in Near North, Chicago, Illinois?
About 82.0% of adults age 25 and over in Near North, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Near North, Chicago, Illinois?
About 11.9% of people in Near North, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024