NEIGHBORHOOD
South Chicago
Illinois · Chicago · 23,004 residents · 1.926 sq mi
The short version
South Chicago has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,003. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $197,883. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Chicago median. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up South Chicago; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
23,004
Population density
11,944 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,003
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$26,814
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.4%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
Retail trade10.6%
Information10.6%
Other services6.2%
Public administration5.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Construction1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$197,883
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,001
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.3%
56.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.2%(962)
Black72.6%(16,709)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(4,657)
Asian0.3%(80)
Other2.6%(596)
Diversity Score53.6%(12,336)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.2%(962)
Black72.6%(16,709)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(4,657)
Asian0.3%(80)
Other2.6%(596)
Diversity Score53.6%(12,336)
Diversity Score
54
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.7%
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
30.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.5%
Female
51.5%
Foreign born
11.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in South Chicago, Chicago, Illinois?
South Chicago, Chicago, Illinois has about 23,004 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in South Chicago, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in South Chicago, Chicago, Illinois earns about $47,003 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is South Chicago, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In South Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $197,883, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.
How educated are people in South Chicago, Chicago, Illinois?
About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in South Chicago, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in South Chicago, Chicago, Illinois?
About 29.8% of people in South Chicago, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024