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Chicago city, Illinois

Official LSAD Designation: Chicago city • Census GEOID: 1714000 • Cook County / DuPage County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Chicago city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $77,902 ±$907
Per Capita Income $50,086 ±$581
Poverty Rate 16.8% ±0.4%
Population Below Poverty Level 447,385 ±11,057
Unemployment Rate 8% ±0.2%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 1,395,899 ±7,356
Broadband Internet Rate 89.1% ±0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).