NEIGHBORHOOD
South Loop
Illinois · Chicago · 53,879 residents · 2.84 sq mi
The short version
South Loop is a neighborhood of 53,879 people in Chicago. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. That is roughly 54% ahead of the Chicago median. Owners hold 46% of the housing stock. The median age is 32.8, younger than the US median of 38.9. Density works out to 18,992 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 8 census tracts that make up South Loop; 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 32.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
53,879
Population density
18,992 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.84 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$120,050
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$83,998
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.3%
Public administration9.2%
Information5.3%
Retail trade4.3%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Education & health services1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$415,049
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,389
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.8%
54.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.73 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
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-Hispanic43.7%(23,550)
Black22.6%(12,157)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(4,883)
Asian20%(10,762)
Other4.7%(2,527)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.7%(23,550)
Black22.6%(12,157)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(4,883)
Asian20%(10,762)
Other4.7%(2,527)
Diversity Score
88
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
79.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
33.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
33.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Foreign born
21.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in South Loop, Chicago, Illinois?
South Loop, Chicago, Illinois has about 53,879 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in South Loop, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in South Loop, Chicago, Illinois earns about $120,050 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is South Loop, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In South Loop, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $415,049, and the typical rent is about $2,389 a month.
How educated are people in South Loop, Chicago, Illinois?
About 79.5% of adults age 25 and over in South Loop, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in South Loop, Chicago, Illinois?
About 12.7% of people in South Loop, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024