NEIGHBORHOOD
O'Hare International Airport
Illinois · Chicago · 3,247 residents · 12.5 sq mi
The short version
With 3,247 people, O'Hare International Airport is a neighborhood in Chicago. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 35% of people here were born outside the United States. The median age is 35.6, younger than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate is 6.7%, under the national 12.5%. That is roughly 17% ahead of the Chicago median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up O'Hare International Airport; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $90,795, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
66% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context
O'Hare International Airport compared with Chicago
| Measure | O'Hare International Airport | Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,795 | $77,902 | 17% higher |
| Median home value | $295,400 | $334,100 | 12% lower |
| Homes that are rented | 33.7% | 54.0% | −20.3 pts |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.0% | 44.3% | −31.3 pts |
| Poverty rate | 6.7% | 16.8% | −10.1 pts |
| Foreign-born residents | 34.8% | 20.9% | +13.9 pts |
| Median age | 35.6 | 35.8 | About the same |
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,247
Population density
259 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
12.5 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$90,795
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,463
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.283
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.5%
Finance & insurance13.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
Information10.4%
Wholesale trade9.1%
Other services6.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
Public administration3.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$295,400
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,452
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.3%
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.40 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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-Hispanic25.2%(818)
Black2.9%(94)
Hispanic / Latino67.5%(2,191)
Asian2.5%(81)
Other1.9%(63)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.2%(818)
Black2.9%(94)
Hispanic / Latino67.5%(2,191)
Asian2.5%(81)
Other1.9%(63)
Diversity Score
60
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
Foreign born
34.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
38.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
53.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois?
O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois has about 3,247 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois earns about $90,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $295,400, and the typical rent is about $1,452 a month.
How educated are people in O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois?
About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois?
About 6.7% of people in O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024