Statistics: Chicago
Population, economy and climate of Chicago in figures — by year and compared with the levels above.
Sources: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics · NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information — GHCN-Daily · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · OECD Regional Database
Overview · Chicago
The main numbers at a glance.
Source: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database, 1975 – 2025
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics · OECD Regional Database · World Bank — World Development Indicators, 1990 – 2025
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Chicago | 5-year change | Illinois | United States | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | — | 13M 2025 | 342M 2025 | ||
| Population of the urban area | 5.3M2025 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Median age | — | — | 38.9 2024 | ||
| GDP per person | — | $90,330 2024 | $86,142 2024 | ||
| Unemployment rate | 4.9%2025 | −6.3 pp | 4.6% | 3.6% 2023 | |
| Median home value | — | — | $333K 2024 | ||
| Adults with higher education | — | 50.9% 2024 | 47.8% 2024 | ||
| Average daily high | 60 °F1991–2020 | — | — |
Sources: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics · NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information — GHCN-Daily · OECD Regional Database · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates
People · Chicago
Population and growth, age, births, migration and households.
Source: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database, 1975 – 2025
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Chicago | 5-year change | Illinois | United States | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | — | 13M 2025 | 342M 2025 | ||
| Population of the urban area | 5.3M2025 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Population growth | — | — | 0.52% 2025 | ||
| Population density | — | 88.4 2025 | 37.3 2025 | ||
| Size of the urban area | 2,0462025 | — | — | ||
| Density of the urban area | 2,6002025 | — | — | ||
| Median age | — | — | 38.9 2024 | ||
| Children under 15 | — | 17.2% 2024 | 17.6% 2024 | ||
| Children under 18 | — | — | 22.0% 2024 | ||
| Residents 65 and over | — | 16.6% 2021 | 17.2% 2024 | ||
| Life expectancy | — | 77.5 2022 | 79.0 2024 | ||
| Births per woman | — | — | 1.63 2024 | ||
| Birth rate | — | — | 10.6 2024 | ||
| Infant mortality | — | — | 5.5 2024 | ||
| Net migration | — | — | 3.9 2023 | ||
| Born abroad | — | — | 14.1% 2024 | ||
| Speak another language at home | — | — | 22.3% 2024 | ||
| Speak Spanish at home | — | — | 13.6% 2024 | ||
| Urban population | — | — | 80.2% 2025 | ||
| Households | — | — | 129M 2024 | ||
| Average household size | — | — | 2.53 2024 |
Sources: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database · OECD Regional Database · World Bank — World Development Indicators · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · United Nations, World Population Prospects
Economy & jobs · Chicago
Output and incomes, jobs and wages, unemployment and prices.
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics · OECD Regional Database · World Bank — World Development Indicators, 1990 – 2025
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics, 1990 – 2025
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Chicago | 5-year change | Illinois | United States | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per person | — | $90,330 2024 | $86,142 2024 | ||
| GDP per person (PPP) | — | $90,330 2024 | $86,142 2024 | ||
| Gross domestic product | — | — | $29T 2024 | ||
| Economic growth | — | — | 2.8% 2024 | ||
| Inflation | — | — | 2.9% 2024 | ||
| Unemployment rate | 4.9%2025 | −6.3 pp | 4.6% | 3.6% 2023 | |
| Unemployment rate, latest month preliminary | 6.0%Aug 2026 | 4.2% Sep 2026 | — | ||
| Youth unemployment | — | — | 9.3% 2025 | ||
| Employment rate | — | 71.9% 2024 | 70.3% 2024 | ||
| Labour force participation | — | — | 63.5% 2024 | ||
| Labour force | 1.5M2025 | +6.3% | 6.6M | — | |
| Household income per person | — | $64,962 2024 | $64,426 2024 | ||
| Median household income | — | — | $80,734 2024 | ||
| Income per person | — | — | $44,673 2024 | ||
| Personal income per person | — | — | $73,204 2024 | ||
| Below the poverty line | — | — | 12.5% 2024 | ||
| Income inequality (Gini) | — | — | 41.8 2024 | ||
| Jobs | — | — | 156M 2025 | ||
| Average weekly wage | — | — | $1,514 2025 | ||
| Business establishments | — | — | 12M 2025 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics · OECD Regional Database · U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Economic Accounts · World Bank — World Development Indicators · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
Housing · Chicago
Homes, home values and rents, prices over time.
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Chicago | 5-year change | Cook County | United States | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | — | — | $333K 2024 | ||
| Median rent | — | — | $1,413 2024 | ||
| Homeownership rate | — | — | 65.2% 2024 | ||
| Homes | — | — | 144M 2024 | ||
| Seasonal & vacation homes | — | — | 3.3% 2024 | ||
| Median year built | — | — | 1980 2024 | ||
| House price index | — | 197.6 2025 | — | ||
| Home price change | — | 5.5% 2025 | — |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · Federal Housing Finance Agency — House Price Index (annual)
Education & commute · Chicago
Schooling of adults, internet and how people get to work.
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Chicago | 5-year change | Illinois | United States | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with higher education | — | 50.9% 2024 | 47.8% 2024 | ||
| Bachelor's degree or higher | — | — | 35.7% 2024 | ||
| High school diploma or higher | — | — | 89.6% 2024 | ||
| University enrolment | — | — | 79.4% 2022 | ||
| Internet users | — | — | 94.7% 2024 | ||
| Access to electricity | — | — | 100.0% 2024 | ||
| Average commute | — | — | 26.4 2024 | ||
| Work from home | — | — | 15.1% 2024 | ||
| Drive alone to work | — | — | 68.8% 2024 | ||
| Public transit to work | — | — | 3.2% 2024 |
Sources: OECD Regional Database · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · World Bank — World Development Indicators
Tourism · Chicago
Overnight stays, visitors and the hospitality economy.
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Chicago | 5-year change | United States | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leisure & hospitality jobs | — | 17M 2025 | ||
| Leisure & hospitality share of jobs | — | 12.6% 2025 | ||
| Average weekly wage in leisure & hospitality | — | $657 2025 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
Climate · Chicago
Temperatures and rain through the year and over the decades.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information — GHCN-Daily, 1991–2020
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information — GHCN-Daily, 1942 – 2025
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information — GHCN-Daily, 1942 – 2025
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Chicago | 5-year change | United States | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 60 °F1991–2020 | — | ||
| Average daily low | 44 °F1991–2020 | — | ||
| Normal annual rainfall | 40.9 in1991–2020 | — | ||
| Hot days (30 °C / 86 °F or more) | 431991–2020 | — | ||
| Rainy days | 1011991–2020 | — | ||
| Average annual temperature | 53 °F2025 | +0.1 °F | 55 °F | |
| Annual precipitation | 34.8 in2025 | −9.1 in | 29.3 in | |
| CO₂ emissions per person | — | 13.6 2024 |
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information — GHCN-Daily · NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Climate at a Glance · World Bank — World Development Indicators