Demographics & People — Chicago Ridge, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 14,147 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~14,000 |
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| Median Age | 34.0 |
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| Total Households | 5,309 |
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| Family Households | 3,353 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4943 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,060 |
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| Black or African American | 1,279 |
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| Asian | 576 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,417 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 3,729 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,558 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,830 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,518 |
| Irish | 1,808 |
| Polish | 1,760 |
| German | 1,274 |
| Palestinian | 889 |
| Swedish | 549 |
| Italian | 543 |
Language
| English Only | 7,721 |
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| Spanish | 970 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,766 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 601 |
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| Population 18+ | 11,126 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Chicago Ridge, Illinois.
