Poverty Rate in Chicago, Illinois
In Chicago, Illinois, an estimated 452,233 of 2,671,749 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Chicago, Illinois?
The poverty rate in Chicago, Illinois is 16.9%.
- How many people in Chicago, Illinois live in poverty?
In Chicago, Illinois, an estimated 452,233 of 2,671,749 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Chicago, Illinois compare to the average for Illinois?
The poverty rate in Chicago, Illinois is 42.02% higher than the Illinois average. In Chicago, Illinois, an estimated 16.9% of 2,671,749 people live in poverty. In Illinois, 11.9% of 12,306,019 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Chicago, Illinois compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Chicago, Illinois is 34.13% higher than the US average. In Chicago, Illinois, an estimated 16.9% of 2,671,749 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
23.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Chicago, Illinois
2023
23.6% of 493 thousand people
Under 5 years
23.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Chicago, Illinois
2023
23.7% of 135 thousand people
5 to 17 years
23.6% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Chicago, Illinois
2023
23.6% of 358 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
23.3% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Chicago, Illinois
2023
23.3% of 491 thousand people
18 to 64 years
14.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Chicago, Illinois
2023
14.5% of 1.7 million people
18 to 34 years
15.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Chicago, Illinois
2023
15.5% of 742 thousand people
35 to 64 years
13.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Chicago, Illinois
2023
13.8% of 1 million people
60 years and over
18.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Chicago, Illinois
2023
18.2% of 522 thousand people
65 years and over
18.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Chicago, Illinois
2023
18.4% of 374 thousand people
White
9.4% Poverty Rate for White people in Chicago, Illinois
2023
9.4% of 931 thousand people
Black or African American
26.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Chicago, Illinois
2023
26.4% of 722 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
10.1% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Chicago, Illinois
2023
10.1% of 31 thousand people
Asian
17.6% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Chicago, Illinois
2023
17.6% of 201 thousand people
Some other race
18.2% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Chicago, Illinois
2023
18.2% of 352 thousand people
Two or more races
15.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Chicago, Illinois
2023
15.3% of 373 thousand people
Hispanic
16.7% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Chicago, Illinois
2023
16.7% of 777 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
8.6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Chicago, Illinois
2023
8.6% of 827 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
14.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Chicago, Illinois
2023
14.2% of 1.9 million people
Less than high school graduate
24.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Chicago, Illinois
2023
24.9% of 229 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
21.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Chicago, Illinois
2023
21.5% of 385 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
17.2% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Chicago, Illinois
2023
17.2% of 406 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Chicago, Illinois
2023
6.7% of 868 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Chicago, Illinois
2023
8.8% of 1.5 million people
Employed
6.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Chicago, Illinois
2023
6.9% of 1.4 million people
Male
6.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in Chicago, Illinois
2023
6.1% of 718 thousand people
Female
7.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in Chicago, Illinois
2023
7.8% of 698 thousand people
Unemployed
36.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Chicago, Illinois
2023
36.5% of 96 thousand people
Male
34.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Chicago, Illinois
2023
34.2% of 47 thousand people
Female
38.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Chicago, Illinois
2023
38.7% of 49 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
15.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Chicago, Illinois
2023
15.4% of 2.2 million people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Chicago, Illinois
2023
2.3% of 1 million people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
21.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Chicago, Illinois
2023
21.5% of 495 thousand people
Did not work
31.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Chicago, Illinois
2023
31.6% of 648 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
22% Poverty Rate for single people in Chicago, Illinois
2023
22% of 791 thousand people
Male
21% Poverty Rate for single men in Chicago, Illinois
2023
21% of 378 thousand people
Female
22.9% Poverty Rate for single women in Chicago, Illinois
2023
22.9% of 414 thousand people
18 to 24 years
36.1% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Chicago, Illinois
2023
36.1% of 77 thousand people
25 to 34 years
12.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Chicago, Illinois
2023
12.8% of 261 thousand people
35 to 44 years
15.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Chicago, Illinois
2023
15.8% of 125 thousand people
45 to 54 years
24% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Chicago, Illinois
2023
24% of 84 thousand people
55 to 64 years
30.8% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Chicago, Illinois
2023
30.8% of 91 thousand people
65 to 74 years
30.1% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Chicago, Illinois
2023
30.1% of 84 thousand people
75 years and over
25.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Chicago, Illinois
2023
25.8% of 67 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Chicago, Illinois
2023
2.6% of 418 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
33% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Chicago, Illinois
2023
33% of 179 thousand people
Did not work
53.5% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Chicago, Illinois
2023
53.5% of 195 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
16.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Chicago, Illinois
2023
16.6%
Poverty Rate by City around Cook County
- Alsip, Illinois 10.6% of 18,787 people.
- Arlington Heights, Illinois 5.7% of 76,268 people.
- Barrington, Illinois 5.2% of 11,042 people.
- Barrington Hills, Illinois 7.4% of 3,890 people.
- Bartlett, Illinois 2.4% of 40,708 people.