NEIGHBORHOOD
Portage Park
Illinois · Chicago · 44,359 residents · 2.674 sq mi
The short version
Portage Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,411. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $381,634. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up Portage Park; 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 39.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
44,359
Population density
16,589 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$91,411
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$38,805
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.4%
Retail trade9.3%
Finance & insurance8.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
Other services7.8%
Wholesale trade7%
Public administration5.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$381,634
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,360
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.7%
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.4%(17,907)
Black2.3%(1,006)
Hispanic / Latino49.9%(22,131)
Asian4.3%(1,903)
Other3.2%(1,412)
Diversity Score73.1%(32,424)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.4%(17,907)
Black2.3%(1,006)
Hispanic / Latino49.9%(22,131)
Asian4.3%(1,903)
Other3.2%(1,412)
Diversity Score73.1%(32,424)
Diversity Score
73
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.5%
Female
50.5%
Foreign born
31.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
37.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Portage Park, Chicago, Illinois?
Portage Park, Chicago, Illinois has about 44,359 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Portage Park, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Portage Park, Chicago, Illinois earns about $91,411 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Portage Park, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Portage Park, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $381,634, and the typical rent is about $1,360 a month.
How educated are people in Portage Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Portage Park, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Portage Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 10.6% of people in Portage Park, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024