Niles township, Illinois
Niles township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Niles township is a geographic entity located in Cook County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 109,978. The land area covers 21.26 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 109,978 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.2 yrs | ±1.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 40,743 | ±766 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 42,399 | ±753 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 40,743 | ±766 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,656 | ±331 |
| Median Home Value | $392,000 | ±$7,247 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,685 | ±$87 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $97,280 | ±$3,924 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,337 | ±$1,775 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | ±1.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 9,633 | ±1,612 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 51,280 | ±1,210 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.2% | ±1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 109,048 (2024)
ID: 162823
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: DEPUTY CLERK
5255 MAIN ST, SKOKIE IL 60077-2191
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GUS Population: 5,182,617 (2024)
ID: 102545
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMPTROLLER
118 N CLARK ST, ROOM 1127, CHICAGO IL 60602-1394
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Niles | PK-08 | Niles, IL | |
| Regular School Niles | 06-08 | Niles, IL | |
| Regular School Niles | 06-08 | Niles, IL | |
| Regular School Niles | PK | Niles, IL | |
| Regular School Niles | KG-05 | Niles, IL | |
| Regular School Niles | KG-05 | Niles, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Riverside, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Bensenville, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Itasca, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Bensenville, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Skokie
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College | 0.9 mi away | 8950 Gross Point Rd. Suite 400, Skokie, IL, 60077 |
8005932320
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SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 5215 OAKTON STREET, SKOKIE, IL, 60077 |
(847) 673-7774
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Hebrew Theological College
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College | 1.5 mi away | 7135 N Carpenter Rd, Skokie, IL, 60077 |
8479822500
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SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 5215 OAKTON STREET, SKOKIE, IL, 60077 |
(847) 673-7774
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Estelle Medical Academy
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College Vocational | 1.9 mi away | 4905 Old Orchard Center, suite 710, Skokie, IL, 60077 |
8479103815
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MORTON GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 6140 LINCOLN AVENUE, MORTON GROVE, IL, 60053 |
(847) 965-4220
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Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute
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College Vocational | 2.2 mi away | 10024 Skokie Blvd, #301, Skokie, IL, 60077-9945 |
8473299174
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NILES-MAINE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 6960 OAKTON STREET, NILES, IL, 60714 |
(847) 663-1234
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Cosmetology Concepts Niles
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College Vocational | 3.0 mi away | 8057 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL, 60714 |
8479658061
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LINCOLNWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 4000 WEST PRATT AVENUE, LINCOLNWOOD, IL, 60712 |
(847) 677-5277
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN, IL US, located 7.6 miles from Niles township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.3° | 16.3° | 24.3° | 2.10" | 11.3" |
| February | 36.0° | 19.1° | 27.5° | 1.98" | 7.7" |
| March | 45.8° | 28.2° | 37.0° | 2.26" | 5.6" |
| April | 56.8° | 37.6° | 47.2° | 4.00" | 1.1" |
| May | 68.2° | 47.6° | 57.9° | 4.84" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.4° | 57.3° | 67.9° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.5° | 63.4° | 73.4° | 3.74" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.0° | 62.3° | 72.2° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.2° | 54.7° | 64.9° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.8° | 42.7° | 52.7° | 3.59" | 0.1" |
| November | 49.0° | 32.5° | 40.8° | 2.63" | 1.9" |
| December | 37.5° | 22.3° | 29.9° | 2.34" | 5.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skokie village | Village | 1.0 mi | — |
| Morton Grove village | Village | 1.8 mi | — |
| Lincolnwood village | Village | 2.2 mi | — |
| Golf village | Village | 2.3 mi | — |
| Niles village | Village | 2.7 mi | — |
| Evanston city | City | 3.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1703153013. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.