Cook County, IL

County

Cities in Cook County

Neighborhoods in Cook County

Neighborhood

Cook, IL

North Branch Chicago River

Near West Side / Greektown

New East Side / Lakeshore East

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Cook

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

42.6%

Households with Children

26.7%

School Enrollment K-12

540,377

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.4%
School Age (5-17): 15.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.5%
Working Age (35-54): 26.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.1%
Seniors (65+): 16.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 11.4%
High School / GED: 22.0%
Some College or Associate's: 23.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 42.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.8%
Single Parents: 9.9%
Couples & Adults: 31.1%
Living Alone: 42.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 40.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 26.8%
Asian: 7.9%
Black or African American: 21.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 33.9%
South Asian: 36.5%
Southeast Asian: 25.0%
Central Asian: 1.3%
Other Asian: 3.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 75.2%
Puerto Rican: 9.9%
Cuban: 1.3%
Dominican: 0.4%
Central American: 4.2%
South American: 6.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 3.8%
Other White: 52.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 61.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 3.3%
Caribbean: 1.1%
Other Black: 34.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 60.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 11.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 10.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 64.2%
Spanish: 21.1%
European & Indo-European: 8.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.3%
Arabic: 1.1%
Other: 1.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.7%
Elementary (1-4): 4.7%
Middle School (5-8): 4.9%
High School (9-12): 5.2%
College / Graduate: 6.8%
Not Enrolled: 75.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources