Illinois Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,182,090 (100%) |
| Population Density | 5,484 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 71 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $83,498 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,329 |
| Median Home Value | $324,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,276,493 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,212,569 (53.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 887,662 (39.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 176,262 (7.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,100,230 |
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
| Family Households | 1,210,090 (57.6%) |
The table below compares Cook County to the other 102 counties and county equivalents in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 1 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 1 | 100th |
| Median Household Income | # 14 | 87th |
| Per Capita Income | # 5 | 96th |
| Diversity Index | # 1 | 100th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
