Demographics in Chicago, IL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Chicago?

Loading map…

Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

2,707,648

Male

1,314,256

48.5%

Female

1,393,392

51.5%

Median Age

35.7

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

39.0%

Black

28.4%

Hispanic

29.6%

Asian

7.1%

Two or More

12.0%

Other

12.4%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

30.6%

High School or Higher

45.7%

Foreign Born

20.7%

Veterans

2.3%

Married

31.6%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Chicago, IL has a population of 2,707,648 with a median age of 35.7. The racial makeup is 39.0% White, 29.6% Hispanic, 28.4% Black, 7.1% Asian. About 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 20.7%.