NEIGHBORHOOD
Wicker Park
Illinois · Chicago · 11,998 residents · 0.51 sq mi
The short version
Wicker Park is home to 11,998 people in Chicago. That is roughly 132% ahead of the Chicago median. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. 38% of homes are owner-occupied. Median household income runs $180,513, well clear of the $82,259 US median. The median age is 31.7, younger than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Wicker Park; 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 31.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
84% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
38% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
11,998
Population density
23,665 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.51 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$180,513
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$118,783
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.8%
Public administration13.6%
Retail trade6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
Information4.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
Wholesale trade2.3%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$672,915
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,352
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.2%
61.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.04 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
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-Hispanic68.9%(8,270)
Black3.3%(392)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(1,327)
Asian8.9%(1,065)
Other7.9%(944)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(8,270)
Black3.3%(392)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(1,327)
Asian8.9%(1,065)
Other7.9%(944)
Diversity Score
62
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
84.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
28.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
25.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
88.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
77.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.2%
Female
51.8%
Foreign born
12.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Wicker Park, Chicago, Illinois?
Wicker Park, Chicago, Illinois has about 11,998 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Wicker Park, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Wicker Park, Chicago, Illinois earns about $180,513 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Wicker Park, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Wicker Park, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $672,915, and the typical rent is about $2,352 a month.
How educated are people in Wicker Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 84.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wicker Park, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Wicker Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 6.3% of people in Wicker Park, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024