What is the population of Chicago, Illinois?

Chicago has a population of approximately 2,721,326 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Chicago, Illinois located?

Chicago is located in Illinois, United States, at approximate coordinates 41.8370°, -87.6849°.

What is the median household income in Chicago?

The median household income in Chicago is approximately $80,613 based on the most recent open data.

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Chicago

Total population

2,721,326

Median home value

$341,200

46.4%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$80,613

Chicago$81k

National$74k

Air quality index

46Good

Elevation178 m

Weather90°F · Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Coordinates41.84°, -87.68°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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Flood Advisory issued July 3 at 5:46AM CDT until July 3 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Source: NOAA National Weather Service.

City facts

Overview

Chicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it is the third-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 2.74 million at the 2020 census. The Chicago metropolitan area has 9.41 million residents and is the third-largest metropolitan area in the country. Chicago is the county seat of Cook County, the second-most populous county in the U.S.

History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age

35.9

Median home value

$341,200

Housing units

1,282,248

Poverty rate

16.6%

Unemployment

7.3%

Race & ethnicity

White

36.5%

Black

26.3%

Asian

7.8%

Hispanic

30.2%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

41.8370

Longitude

-87.6849

Water area

6.79 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Avg high

59.3°F

Avg low

44.9°F

Annual precipitation

45.6 in

10-year averages from ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo).

Current forecast

Today

90°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Tonight

74°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Independence Day

87°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Saturday Night

71°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Sunday

83°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sunday Night

69°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Forecast for Chicago, IL from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

US AQI — Good

PM2.5 (µg/m³)

14.6

PM10 (µg/m³)

14.8

Ozone (µg/m³)

138

NO₂ (µg/m³)

4.8

Current readings from Open-Meteo Air Quality API (Copernicus CAMS European reanalysis).

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

30.7%

Diabetes

12.4%

Adult obesity

32.9%

Binge drinking

18.5%

Adult smoking

12.1%

No leisure activity

25.2%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

2,931,654

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
111,716
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
106,747
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
98,047
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
90,023
Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis Ord, 1815 · Aves
79,751
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
77,580
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
66,922
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
66,410

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

711

Elementary

487

Middle

High

166

Other

Largest nearby schools

Lane Technical High School
High · Chicago · 4,496 students · 17.4:1 ratio
J Sterling Morton West High Sch
High · Berwyn · 3,533 students · 17.2:1 ratio
J Sterling Morton East High Sch
High · Cicero · 3,445 students · 20.4:1 ratio
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
High · Oak Park · 3,304 students · 14.1:1 ratio
Curie Metropolitan High School
High · Chicago · 3,178 students · 16.5:1 ratio
Kenwood Academy High School
High · Chicago · 2,338 students · 19.2:1 ratio
Young Magnet High School
High · Chicago · 2,148 students · 16.9:1 ratio
Lincoln Park High School
High · Chicago · 2,107 students · 15.5:1 ratio