NEIGHBORHOOD
Norwood Park East
Illinois · Chicago · 13,592 residents · 1.252 sq mi
The short version
Norwood Park East is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,934. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $435,463. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Chicago median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Norwood Park East; 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 39.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
13,592
Population density
10,856 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$102,934
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$46,840
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.8%
Other services9.8%
Retail trade8.5%
Finance & insurance7.7%
Public administration7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Education & health services1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$435,463
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,586
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.4%
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(9,295)
Black0.3%(38)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(3,148)
Asian5%(678)
Other3.2%(433)
Diversity Score59.4%(8,073)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(9,295)
Black0.3%(38)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(3,148)
Asian5%(678)
Other3.2%(433)
Diversity Score59.4%(8,073)
Diversity Score
59
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.8%
Female
51.2%
Foreign born
16.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Norwood Park East, Chicago, Illinois?
Norwood Park East, Chicago, Illinois has about 13,592 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Norwood Park East, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Norwood Park East, Chicago, Illinois earns about $102,934 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Norwood Park East, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Norwood Park East, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $435,463, and the typical rent is about $1,586 a month.
How educated are people in Norwood Park East, Chicago, Illinois?
About 47.5% of adults age 25 and over in Norwood Park East, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Norwood Park East, Chicago, Illinois?
About 6.1% of people in Norwood Park East, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024