Demographics & People — Chicago, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,707,648 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,719,400 |
| Median Age | 35.8 |
| Total Households | 1,146,547 |
| Family Households | 580,093 |
| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
| Diversity Index | 0.6998 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,057,265 |
| Black or African American | 769,381 |
| Asian | 193,169 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 801,852 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 1,478,792 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 788,106 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 581,999 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 479,806 |
| German | 199,126 |
| Irish | 195,955 |
| Polish | 137,844 |
| Italian | 103,645 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 93,956 |
| English | 82,412 |
Language
| English Only | 1,650,278 |
| Spanish | 608,299 |
| Population 5+ | 2,556,978 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 63,690 |
| Population 18+ | 2,177,817 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 21.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Chicago, Illinois.