Cook County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,182,090 | — | #2 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $83,498 | +11.1% | #467 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.0 years | -2.3% | #2,577 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $324,500 | +15.1% | #511 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,435 | +23.4% | #284 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% | +7.1% | #1,639 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cook County has a population of 5,182,090, making it the #2 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Cook County is $83,498, ranking #467 out of 3,222 counties — 11.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 13.5% and unemployment stands at 7.0%.
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The median home value in Cook County is $324,500 (+15.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,435/mo and the homeownership rate is 57.7%.
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91.1% of residents in Cook County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% below the national rate.
About Cook County, Illinois
Cook County, Illinois has a total population of 5,182,090, making it the 2nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cook County is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cook County is $83,498, which ranks #467 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0%.
The median home value in Cook County is $324,500, 15.1% above the national median. Renters in Cook County pay a median gross rent of $1,435 per month. The homeownership rate is 57.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cook County, 42.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.9 min.
Cook County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 40.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (26.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (21.8%).
All data for Cook County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.