NEIGHBORHOOD
Rogers Park
Illinois · Chicago · 54,173 residents · 1.84 sq mi
The short version
Rogers Park is a neighborhood of 54,173 people in Chicago. Owners hold 28% of the housing stock. This is an unusually credentialed place: 52% of adults have a four-year degree. There are 29,362 people per square mile. 26% of locals were born outside the United States. The average commute runs 36 minutes. These figures are approximated by combining the 12 census tracts that make up Rogers Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
28% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
54,173
Population density
29,362 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.84 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,368
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$40,137
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.8%
Retail trade6%
Other services5.8%
Public administration4.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$285,372
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,366
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.4%
71.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.96 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
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-Hispanic44.6%(24,150)
Black21.7%(11,729)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(12,245)
Asian6.3%(3,389)
Other4.9%(2,660)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.6%(24,150)
Black21.7%(11,729)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(12,245)
Asian6.3%(3,389)
Other4.9%(2,660)
Diversity Score
87
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
52.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
25.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
36.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.6%
Female
51.4%
Foreign born
25.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois?
Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois has about 54,173 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois earns about $63,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $285,372, and the typical rent is about $1,366 a month.
How educated are people in Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 52.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 17.7% of people in Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024