Loop / Financial District, IL

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Loop / Financial District

Wacker (Upper) & Columbus / Theatre District

Fulton River District / West Loop Gate

Chicago River / West Superior Street

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

Demographics of Loop / Financial District

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

80.5%

Households with Children

6.1%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.6%
School Age (5-17): 0.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 61.8%
Working Age (35-54): 24.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 5.2%
Seniors (65+): 3.5%

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: 4.4%
High School / GED: 6.3%
Some College or Associate's: 8.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 80.6%

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: 6.2%
Single Parents: 0.0%
Couples & Adults: 15.0%
Living Alone: 78.8%

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: 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 16.3%
Asian: 27.9%
Black or African American: 9.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
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: 36.3%
South Asian: 54.6%
Southeast Asian: 7.0%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 2.1%

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: 45.3%
Puerto Rican: 9.2%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.3%
South American: 15.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 29.6%

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: 39.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 59.8%

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: 35.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 19.4%
Caribbean: 3.4%
Other Black: 42.0%

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: 22.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 40.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 10.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 24.4%

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: 63.7%
Spanish: 12.2%
European & Indo-European: 12.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 10.3%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 1.5%

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: 1.3%
Elementary (1-4): 0.0%
Middle School (5-8): 0.0%
High School (9-12): 0.0%
College / Graduate: 19.3%
Not Enrolled: 79.4%

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