Cicero, IL โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Cook County ยท Illinois

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Cicero based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Cicero
National Avg
Illinois Avg
Population: 71Income: 46Home Value: 24Safety: 100Education: 10Median Age: 57Climate: 50Cost of Living: 59

Quick Stats

Population

83,223

2023 ACS

Median Income

$68,548

2023

Median Home Value

$236,000

2023

Median Rent

$1,121

2023

Median Age

34.3

Unemployment

4.3%

Cost of Living Index

118.1

100 = national avg

Cicero is a city in Cook County, Illinois, with a population of 83,223 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Cicero is one of the communities in Illinois.

The median household income in Cicero is $68,548, and the median home value is $236,000. The cost of living index is 118.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,121 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, and the median age is 34.3 years.

People & Demographics

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

Population

Total Population

83,223

Male

41,747

50.2%

Female

41,476

49.8%

Median Age

34.3

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

6.8%

High School or Higher

30.0%

Foreign Born

40.0%

Veterans

1.4%

Married

34.1%

Avg Household Size

3.3

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.000

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

Other

57.6%

Foreign Born

40.0%

White
20.1%
Black
3.4%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
1.5%
Two or More
16.8%
Other
57.6%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

88.8%

73,944 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

11.2%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
66,418 (89.8%)
Puerto Rican
2,799 (3.8%)
Cuban
27 (0.0%)
Dominican
172 (0.2%)
Salvadoran
329 (0.4%)
Guatemalan
1,670 (2.3%)
Colombian
387 (0.5%)
Honduran
318 (0.4%)
Ecuadorian
330 (0.4%)
Peruvian
160 (0.2%)
Other Hispanic
1,331 (1.8%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
58 (12.7%)
Chinese
74 (16.2%)
Filipino
142 (31.0%)
Korean
9 (2.0%)
Pakistani
15 (3.3%)
Cambodian
9 (2.0%)
Other Asian
150 (32.8%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
1,282 (100.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

79,065

English Only

18.2%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

63,478 speakers

Limited English

32.7%

Language Distribution

Spanish
63,478 (80.3%)
Slavic Languages
261 (0.3%)
Other Indo-European
241 (0.3%)
Other Asian
169 (0.2%)
Chinese
160 (0.2%)
Tagalog
122 (0.2%)
Arabic
99 (0.1%)
Other Languages
40 (0.1%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
37 (0.0%)
German
20 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

67.3%

Limited English Proficiency

32.7%

Spanish
40.5% limited English
Slavic Languages
3.8% limited English
Other Indo-European
16.2% limited English
Other Asian
65.1% limited English
Chinese
5.0% limited English
Tagalog
0.8% limited English
Korean
47.4% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,143

1.4% of population

Disability Rate

18.1%

207 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$62,386

Unemployment Rate

8.8%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
30.0%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
16.0%
Vietnam
45.1%
Korea
3.4%
World War II
2.0%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
13.1%
35-54
24.1%
55-64
4.8%
65-74
35.0%
75+
23.0%

Male Veterans

1,045

91.4%

Female Veterans

98

8.6%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$62,386

Non-Veteran Income

$33,882

Difference

$28,504

84.1% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

207

Without Disability

936

Disability Rate

18.1%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

9,382

#1 Ancestry

Irish

2.5% (2,055)

#2 Ancestry

German

2.2% (1,860)

#3 Ancestry

Polish

1.7% (1,421)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Irish
2.5%
German
2.2%
Polish
1.7%
Italian
1.1%
American
0.8%
English
0.4%
European
0.4%
Czech
0.4%
Arab
0.3%
Lithuanian
0.3%
French
0.2%
Scottish
0.2%
Swedish
0.1%
Danish
0.1%
Greek
0.1%
West Indian
0.1%
Ukrainian
0.1%
Sub-Saharan African
0.1%
Jamaican
0.0%
Dutch
0.0%

Families & Households

Total Households

25,031

Family Households

18,601

74.3%

Married Couples

11,612

46.4%

Non-Family Households

6,430

25.7%

Single Mother Households

4,316

17.2%

Single Father Households

2,673

10.7%

Living Alone

5,132

20.5%

Children Under 18

Total Children

16,973

In Married Couple

10,616

62.5%

With Single Mother

4,376

25.8%

With Single Father

1,981

11.7%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$73,425

Married Couple Income

$83,789

Single Mother Income

$50,195

Single Father Income

$71,383

Avg Family Size

3.3

Avg Non-Family Size

3.0

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

3,054

Grandparents Responsible

842

Economy

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

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$68,548

-6% vs national

Per Capita Income

$25,485

-31% vs national

Poverty Rate

13.1%

-4% vs national

Gini Index

0.4022

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.3%

-17% vs national

SNAP Recipients

22.3%

of households

How Cicero Compares

Cicero vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Cicero is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Cicero. The median household income here is $68,548.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
12.3%
$25-50K
22.2%
$50-75K
21.6%
$75-100K
15.7%
$100-150K
15.7%
$150-200K
6.8%
$200K+
5.6%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.3%

-23% vs IL avg

Labor Force

41,328

Employed

39,473

Mean Commute

28 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

6.8%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

30.0%

of adults 25+

Median Age

34.3

Work from Home

4.7%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

118.1

100 = national avg

+18.1 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$51,985

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$122,874

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
137.7
Food
102.4
Transportation
118.7
Healthcare
101.9
Utilities
109.0

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,581

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,781

per month

The median household income in Cicero, IL is $68,548, which is 6.4% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $25,485. The poverty rate of 13.1% is higher than the IL state average of 12.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4022, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, compared to the state average of 5.6%. The labor force is 41,328. 6.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 28 minutes, with 4.7% working from home. About 68.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 118.1, which is 18.1% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 137.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $51,985 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$269,950

Median List Price

$309,950

Price Per Sq Ft

$174

Days on Market

91

Active Inventory

83

Months of Supply

4.2

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$254,321

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,325

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

45.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

20.0%

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.1%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
45.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
20.0%
Listings with Price Drops
14.5%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 3.6%List Price โ†‘ 21.5%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

20

New Listings

28

Pending Sales

30

Homes Sold โ†“ 20.0%New Listings โ†“ 3.4%Pending โ†“ 21.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$174

Median List $/SF

$191

Sale $/SF โ†“ 2.8%List $/SF โ†‘ 6.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Cicero vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Cicero is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$236,000

Median Rent

$1,121

Total Housing Units

26,738

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Owner Occupied

54.6%

Renter Occupied

45.4%

Median Property Tax

$5,248

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,355

Housing Types

Single Family
44.2%
Multi-Family
55.5%
Mobile Home
0.2%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$5,248

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.22%

of home value

Median Home Value

$236,000

Estimated Mean Tax

$5,172

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($5,248) by the median home value ($236,000). In Cicero, IL, this works out to an effective rate of 2.22%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Cicero, IL is $269,950 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 91 days on the market. 45.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.2 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $174. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,325/month. About 54.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 26,738 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $5,248. The effective tax rate is 2.22%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

3.52

per 1,000 residents

+36% vs national

Property Crime Rate

12.34

per 1,000 residents

-28% vs national

Total Crimes

1,265

2024

Violent Clearance

45%

cases solved

Property Clearance

20%

cases solved

YoY Change

+37.0%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Cicero Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Cicero vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Cicero is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 48.7%Property โ†“ 37.0%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Cicero police solve 100% of murder cases but only 1% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent40.05100.0%
RapeViolent120.1525.0%
RobberyViolent971.2237.1%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1642.0648.2%
BurglaryProperty3354.2012.5%
Larceny/TheftProperty3444.3145.1%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty3053.821.0%

Cicero, IL reported 281 violent crimes and 984 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 3.52 per 1,000 residents is 35.5% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 45% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 344 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 54.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20242819843.5212.34
20232079822.5712.21
20222861,1663.5114.31
20213369114.2411.49
20203251,3774.0417.12
20192581,5793.1719.43
20183141,7703.8121.50
20173011,8403.6422.23
20162631,7123.1420.43
20152001,6532.3719.59

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

100.0

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

100.0

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

61.7

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

73.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

24

Public Assistance

$861.4M

Individual Assistance

$632.7M

Most Common Type

Flood

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $899.0M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’FloodSep 2024โ€”$53.6M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodNov 2023โ€”$14.8M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2023โ€”$198.2M
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$805.4M$32.0M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’FloodMay 2013$48K$62.1M
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormMar 2011$14.9Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2010$16K$258.2M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormOct 2008$10.2M$13.8M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe Storm(s)Jun 2008$175Kโ€”
Record Snow and Near Record Snow โ†’SnowMar 2008$87Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 2007$13.3Mโ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$1.2Mโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding โ†’TornadoMay 2002$8Kโ€”
Flooding โ†’FloodMay 2001$2Kโ€”
Illinois Winter Snow Storms โ†’SnowstormJan 2001$5.3Mโ€”
Il-winter Storm 1/1/99 โ†’SnowstormJan 1999$10.7Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 1997โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJul 1993โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 36 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

15,172

Total Claims Paid

$139,478,719

Avg Claim Payout

$9,193

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

44

Federal Funding

$55,464,319

Properties Protected

148

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.76

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine11$29,983,579
403.5: Floodwater Storage and Diversion3$2,766,138
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan3$353,793
701.2: Technical Assistance - Application Development/Review; 701.3: Technical Assistance - Salaries & Expenses2$44,820
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins2$7,117,920

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Cicero has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, cold wave, tornado. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 15,172 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $861,372,861 in public assistance recovery funding. $632,733,248 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 44 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.5%

0.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

17.9%

5.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.5%

1.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

29.7%

19.1pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

32.6%

Arthritis

17.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

3.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.2%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

16.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.9%

Loneliness

37.8%

Lack of Support

31.5%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

33.2%

Mobility

14.8%

Cognitive

17.2%

Hearing

5.7%

Vision

8.6%

Self-Care

5.0%

Independent Living

9.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Cicero has an obesity rate of 35.5%, which is 0.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.9%, 5.6pp below the national average. About 29.7% of adults lack health insurance. 71.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.8 mi

Macneal Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Macneal Hospital1.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Saint Anthony Hospital2.2 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
Rush Oak Park Hospital2.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Loretto Hospital2.5 miAcute Care Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Hartgrove Hospital2.5 miPsychiatricโ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

83,000

Violations (5yr)

1

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CICERO83,0001

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COโ‚‚e

51.2K MT

Top Emitter

Koppers Inc. Stickney Plant

51.2K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (50,000 - 100,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Koppers Inc. Stickney Plant
Koppers Inc
Chemicals51,240

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 1 water system serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 51.2K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

28 min

+21% vs national

Drive Alone

68.7%

-13% vs national

Public Transit

7.1%

+687% vs national

Work From Home

4.7%

-50% vs national

Carpool

15.3%

Walk / Bike

3.7%

combined

How Cicero's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

3

2023

5-Year Avg

4

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

2

Nighttime

2

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202333020
202233030
202122011
202047420
201933000

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Cicero, IL is 28 minutes, which is 21.4% above the national average of 23 minutes. 68.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 4.7% work from home, which is below the IL state average of 8.4%. Public transit is used by 7.1% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 15.3% of workers carpool. 3.2% walk to work. In 2023, there were 3 traffic fatalities from 3 fatal crashes. 2 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

64.3%

of households

No Internet

10.9%

of households

Total Households

25,031

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
64.3%
Cellular Data Plan
81.9%
Satellite
5.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
20.2%
No Internet Access
10.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.9%

of households

Smartphone

85.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

64.3%

of households

Tablet

40.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.9%
Smartphone
85.4%
Desktop / Laptop
64.3%
Tablet
40.1%
Smartphone Only
18.6%
No Computer
10.1%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.9ยข

per kWh

-14% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.8ยข

per kWh

-20% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.8ยข

per kWh

-20% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$110

residential

-24% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

7% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Illinois averages 15.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $110. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Cicero vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

83,000

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CICEROCommunityPurchased surface water83,0001

86.2% of households in Cicero have broadband internet access. 64.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.9% of households have no internet access. 18.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 83,000 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Cicero is located in Cook County, IL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Cicero.

Election Overview

Source: Cook County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

1,447,821

70.4%

GOP Votes

583,852

28.4%

Total Votes

2,056,800

Margin

D+42.0%

Shift from 2020

R+8.3pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+42.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20241,447,821583,8522,056,80070.4%28.4%D+42.0
20201,725,973558,2692,321,39974.4%24.1%D+50.3
20161,528,582440,2132,055,21574.4%21.4%D+53.0

In the 2024 presidential election, Cook County recorded 2,056,800 total votes. Democrats won the county with 70.4% of the vote compared to 28.4% for Republicans, a margin of D+42.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+8.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Cook County has shifted 11.0 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

75

Total Assets

$51.8M

Total Income

$81.1M

Per 10K Residents

9.0

nonprofits

-86.8% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

4

Median Assets

$302K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
21
Human Services
10
Arts & Culture
4
Education
4
Recreation & Sports
3
Food & Agriculture
2
Community Improvement
2
Health Care
1
Mental Health
1
Voluntary Health
1
Crime & Legal
1
Employment
1
Youth Development
1
Philanthropy
1
97.7%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $50.6M of $51.8M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Cicero

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY SEGUIN OF GREATER CHICAGOHuman Services$42.4M$64.5M1977
CHILDRENS CENTER OF CICERO-BERWYN INCHuman Services$2.4M$6.4M1980
CICERO INDEPENDIENTE NFPArts & Culture$1.4M$520K2025
FAMILY SERVICE & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OF CICEROโ€”$1.4M$2.5M1945
MINISTERIO EL SHADDAI INCReligion$596K$1.2M2013
T G MASARYK FREE THINKING SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONโ€”$535K$382K1972
COMMUNITY CHEST OF CICEROCommunity Improvement$519K$174K1945
BOYS CLUB OF CICEROโ€”$477K$613K1953
MORTON COLLEGE FOUNDATIONโ€”$446K$55K1979
RACING INDUSTRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INCโ€”$351K$810K1983
UN NUEVO DESPERTAR A NEW AWAKENING NFPMental Health$252K$547K2018
CORAZON COMMUNITY SERVICESHuman Services$251K$696K2003
CICERO-BERWYN-STICKNEY FOOD PANTRYHuman Services$250K$31K1993
CORVITA SCIENCE FOUNDATION NFPEducation$205K$300K2017
JOHN POLAKOVIC CHARITABLE TRโ€”$99K$80K1979
THE LATINO ALZHEIMERS AND MEMORY DISORDERS ALLIANCEVoluntary Health$88K$1.6M2007
IGNITE CENTERFood & Agriculture$16K$294K2015
MIDWEST PREP ACADEMY INCRecreation & Sports$14K$100K2022
DAVID PHILEMON MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INCReligion$5K$182K2021
IGLESIA LA MISERICORDIA CORPORATIONReligion$4K$12K2021

Cicero, IL has 75 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $51.8M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 21 organizations. 4 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 9.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

197

Total Approved

$52.2M

Jobs Supported

1,502

Per 10K Residents

23.7

SBA loans

-71.6% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

45

Top Lender

The Huntington National Bank

25 loans

Top Industry

Transportation & Warehousing

Data Span

1992โ€“2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)92% of all loans

Loans

182

Total Amount

$46.0M

Avg Loan

$252,603

Median Loan

$50,000

SBA Guaranteed

$33.3M(72%)

Jobs Supported

1,379

5048% of all loans

Loans

15

Total Amount

$6.2M

Avg Loan

$413,133

Median Loan

$209,000

7(a) โ€” 92%504 โ€” 8%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

37

19% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$7.2M

14% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$193,251

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Transportation & Warehousing42 loans
NAICS 48
$3.1M
Retail Trade30 loans
NAICS 44
$11.2M
Other Services28 loans
NAICS 81
$7.3M
Health Care & Social Assistance13 loans
NAICS 62
$3.3M
Construction12 loans
NAICS 23
$3.2M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Corral Chicago Corp.1$4.5M
The Group of St. Jude Inc.1$2.1M
Lakeshore Exhibit Service Inc.2$2.1M
Olympic Building Llc1$2.1M
Abs Business Enterprises Inc.2$2.0M
Hershinow Partners1$1.6M
Premier Urgent Care Pllc1$1.6M
Sumo Oil Company1$1.5M
European American Banquet Hall1$1.3M
Active Graphics, Inc.1$1.2M

Cicero, IL has received 197 SBA loans totaling $52.2M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 182 loans (92% of the total), supporting 1,379 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 15 loans totaling $6.2M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Transportation & Warehousing. The most active SBA lender in Cicero is The Huntington National Bank with 25 loans. That works out to 23.7 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

81

Total Population

2,822,739

Avg Median Income

$88,668

Avg Home Value

-$7,875,545

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
6010418,390$77,270$219,300$1,2212.3
6013014,000$81,323$293,800$1,3522.8
6013118,059$76,404$261,800$1,0925.4
60141269$16,611N/A$5720.4
6015323,173$66,498$212,600$1,2032.8
6015416,524$103,561$297,400$1,7674.4
601557,906$59,688$240,600$1,0911.9
6016024,513$64,740$265,000$1,1944.5
601628,133$70,772$233,800$1,2653.2
601635,205$83,176$223,200$1,2921.3
6016421,248$76,483$240,400$1,1434.9
601654,504$75,165$218,300$1,2220.3
6017110,482$74,793$244,700$1,2302.3
6017611,454$67,473$276,200$1,2142.5
603013,508$103,448$230,300$2,2950.2
6030232,589$97,414$450,700$1,3483.0
6030417,218$132,841$470,100$1,2791.6
6030511,489$148,711$676,900$1,4112.5
6040263,867$73,993$277,800$1,1685.7
6041514,147$69,389$217,800$1,1982.3
6045357,098$82,493$267,900$1,3108.5
6045516,765$65,342$234,400$1,1394.2
604564,244$59,265$152,000$8120.5
6045714,674$85,360$278,000$1,1123.1
6045814,153$59,443$223,800$1,2192.9
6045928,822$83,975$258,900$1,2414.2
6050111,490$62,110$227,300$1,0174.4
6051319,264$108,527$314,000$1,3343.1
6052118,097$244,318$988,000$1,9214.7
6052310,012$114,418$733,300$7768.9
6052531,453$113,718$422,500$1,47513.1
6052613,341$118,831$427,800$1,4133.9
6053410,362$63,827$243,500$1,1491.9
6054616,582$109,933$377,600$1,3314.0
6055813,353$218,839$691,300$1,9322.8
6060116,292$127,323$495,400$2,4510.4
606021,127$123,047$383,300$2,7750.1
606031,126$128,107$608,100$2,1040.1
60604653$77,806$577,700$2,5000.1
6060534,256$118,403$495,900$2,4021.4
606063,527$139,148$366,500$2,5350.2
6060730,197$126,307$494,300$2,3332.3
6060881,459$70,704$341,500$1,2086.3
6060964,268$54,142$251,600$1,0707.8
6061045,282$105,649$543,000$2,0291.1
6061136,036$124,621$608,200$2,4160.8
6061234,699$60,457$331,600$1,3303.7
6061351,334$91,351$397,800$1,6162.3
6061470,444$139,561$730,700$2,0193.2
6061542,752$62,105$305,200$1,4442.2
6061654,456$77,841$387,300$1,3293.8
6061891,896$101,558$538,300$1,5345.0
6062066,511$48,805$187,900$1,0937.0
6062127,318$33,235$161,900$1,0173.8
6062253,696$124,852$622,900$1,9322.5
6062377,061$44,040$221,400$1,0545.4
6062435,711$32,607$223,200$1,1523.5
6062578,467$85,299$396,700$1,4553.8
60629109,292$58,813$236,300$1,1067.0
6063054,242$97,134$362,900$1,3574.7
6063287,831$60,576$240,600$1,0577.5
6063474,418$84,997$333,900$1,2717.1
6063631,007$35,077$150,600$1,1353.9
6063752,418$42,080$243,700$1,1704.5
6063858,250$89,191$283,500$1,32711.1
6063984,505$59,710$289,000$1,2125.0
6064167,400$81,649$373,200$1,2494.0
6064221,124$141,179$604,200$2,2161.7
6064448,317$37,952$238,300$1,0963.5
6064785,589$102,851$557,300$1,7144.0
6065163,892$52,963$262,700$1,1863.5
6065241,431$78,559$235,000$1,2084.8
6065334,608$39,565$347,800$8562.4
6065424,303$144,831$495,900$2,5710.5
6065628,726$88,000$344,400$1,3883.2
6065771,268$109,025$534,500$1,8392.2
6066111,516$138,831$397,700$2,4030.3
6070624,028$85,000$347,600$1,2423.1
6070740,897$82,746$315,300$1,3093.6
6080483,223$68,548$236,000$1,1217.1
6080519,498$95,738$255,700$1,4253.4

Cicero, IL has 81 ZIP codes with a combined population of 2,822,739. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $88,668. The average median home value is -$7,875,545. The average median monthly rent is $1,457.

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