16.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Chicago, Illinois

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined

16.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Chicago, Illinois

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined poverty in Chicago, Illinois compared

How does Chicago, Illinois compare to other Illinois and National averages?

  • Chicago, Illinois

    16.6%

  • Illinois

    11.5% (-31% lower than Chicago, Illinois)

  • National average

    12.2% (-27% lower than Chicago, Illinois)

16.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Chicago, Illinois

Historical Timeline

16.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Chicago, Illinois historical data

  • 2021 - 16.9%

    The 2021 16.9% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2022 - 17.1%

    The 2022 increase to 17.1% from 2021 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 16.6%

    The 2023 decrease to 16.6% from 2022 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Chicago, Illinois Poverty dataset.