NEIGHBORHOOD
West Rogers Park
Illinois · Chicago · 71,270 residents · 3.04 sq mi
The short version
West Rogers Park is home to 71,270 people in Chicago. 39% of people here were born outside the United States. There are 23,460 people per square mile. Owners hold 51% of the housing stock. The poverty rate is 20.5%, above the 12.5% national rate. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures are approximated by combining the 12 census tracts that make up West 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 36.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
71,270
Population density
23,460 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.04 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,382
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$33,806
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.5%
Finance & insurance8.7%
Retail trade8.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
Other services5.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
Public administration3.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$306,996
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,456
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.9%
49.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.03 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
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-Hispanic39.1%(27,896)
Black11.6%(8,281)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(14,540)
Asian22.1%(15,780)
Other6.7%(4,773)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.1%(27,896)
Black11.6%(8,281)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(14,540)
Asian22.1%(15,780)
Other6.7%(4,773)
Diversity Score
92
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Foreign born
38.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
46.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in West Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois?
West Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois has about 71,270 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in West Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in West Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois earns about $70,382 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is West Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In West Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $306,996, and the typical rent is about $1,456 a month.
How educated are people in West Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 43.5% of adults age 25 and over in West Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in West Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 20.5% of people in West 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