NEIGHBORHOOD
West Humboldt Park
Illinois · Chicago · 17,868 residents · 1.58 sq mi
The short version
With 17,868 people, West Humboldt Park is a neighborhood in Chicago. 43% of homes are owner-occupied. This skews young, with a median age of 31.4. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 17% of adults. Density works out to 11,323 people per square mile. Getting to work takes 37 minutes on average. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up West Humboldt 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 31.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
17,868
Population density
11,323 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.58 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$58,922
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,121
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
Retail trade9.8%
Wholesale trade8.3%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
Finance & insurance7.3%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
Other services4.7%
Public administration2.6%
Education & health services0.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$264,234
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,177
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.3%
56.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.53 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
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-Hispanic7.7%(1,367)
Black33%(5,905)
Hispanic / Latino58.2%(10,402)
Asian0.2%(39)
Other0.9%(155)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.7%(1,367)
Black33%(5,905)
Hispanic / Latino58.2%(10,402)
Asian0.2%(39)
Other0.9%(155)
Diversity Score
68
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
26.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.6%
Female
55.4%
Foreign born
24.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
49.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
50.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in West Humboldt Park, Chicago, Illinois?
West Humboldt Park, Chicago, Illinois has about 17,868 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in West Humboldt Park, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in West Humboldt Park, Chicago, Illinois earns about $58,922 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is West Humboldt Park, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In West Humboldt Park, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $264,234, and the typical rent is about $1,177 a month.
How educated are people in West Humboldt Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in West Humboldt Park, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in West Humboldt Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 22.0% of people in West Humboldt Park, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024