Cook County, Illinois
Total Population: 5,185,812
County Seat: Chicago
Median Home Value
$305,200
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$81,797
Across all households
Median Age
37.8 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
41.9%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
21.4%
65 Years and Over
15.5%
Male
48.8%
Female
51.2%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
88.0%
No Health Insurance
9.0%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
88.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
41.9%
Enrolled in College (18+)
8.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$81,797
Mean Household Income
$117,699
Per Capita Income
$47,801
Unemployment Rate (16+)
6.9%
In Labor Force (19–64)
80.7%
SNAP / Food Stamps
15.2%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$305,200
Median Rent
$1,381/mo
Total Housing Units
2,270,349
Owner-Occupied
57.5%
Renter-Occupied
42.5%
Vacancy Rate
8.2%
Married Couple Households
39.2%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.9%
Male Householder, No Partner
21.0%
Female Householder, No Partner
33.0%
Average Household Size
2.45
Broadband Internet Access
89.2%
Housing Built Since 2010
4.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17031.