NEIGHBORHOOD
Roscoe
Illinois · Chicago · 10,837 residents · 0.44 sq mi
The short version
Roscoe is a neighborhood of 10,837 people in Chicago. That is roughly 118% ahead of the Chicago median. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. The median household earns $169,459, about 106% above the national median. Median home value sits at $762,449. Density works out to 24,518 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Roscoe; 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 33.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
10,837
Population density
24,518 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.44 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$169,459
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$95,681
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12%
Public administration8.7%
Retail trade6.1%
Information4.5%
Wholesale trade4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$762,449
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,919
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.1%
45.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.37 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.6%
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-Hispanic73.3%(7,942)
Black1.8%(191)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(1,365)
Asian5.9%(644)
Other6.4%(695)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(7,942)
Black1.8%(191)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(1,365)
Asian5.9%(644)
Other6.4%(695)
Diversity Score
55
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
83.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
Female
51.0%
Foreign born
8.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Roscoe Village, Chicago, Illinois?
Roscoe Village, Chicago, Illinois has about 10,837 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Roscoe Village, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Roscoe Village, Chicago, Illinois earns about $169,459 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Roscoe Village, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Roscoe Village, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $762,449, and the typical rent is about $1,919 a month.
How educated are people in Roscoe Village, Chicago, Illinois?
About 83.2% of adults age 25 and over in Roscoe Village, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Roscoe Village, Chicago, Illinois?
About 6.5% of people in Roscoe Village, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024