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Skokie, IL

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

66,219population

43.2median age

This community is a community of 66,219 with a median age of 43.2. The population is predominantly White (48.6%) with a significant Asian community (25.4%). Median household income is $95,337. 91.6% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 53.8% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 74.7%, with a median home value of $387,200.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

48.6%32,199

Asian

25.4%16,816

Hispanic/Latino

11%7,284

Black

10%6,592

Two or More

4.2%2,751

Other

0.7%489

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%88

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%916

High School Diploma

15.4%7,208

Some College (<1 yr)

4.1%1,923

Some College (1+ yr)

9.7%4,513

Associate's Degree

6.6%3,083

Bachelor's Degree

32.2%15,020

Master's Degree

14.5%6,785

Professional Degree

4.3%2,023

Doctorate

2.8%1,287

HS or Higher

91.6%

BA or Higher

53.8%

Graduate+

21.6%

Housingi

$387,200median home value

$1,552median rent

74.7%homeownership

25,159total units

3.1%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 74.7%

Renter 25.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.7%306

$50K–$100K

0.3%46

$100K–$150K

2%361

$150K–$200K

4.6%831

$200K–$300K

16.7%3,048

$300K–$500K

52.5%9,562

$500K–$1M

19.5%3,552

$1M+

2.8%503

Rent Distribution

Under $500

291

$500–$750

123

$750–$1,000

101

$1,000–$1,250

724

$1,250–$1,500

1,569

$1,500–$2,000

2,019

$2,000+

1,206

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%57

2010–2019

1.3%333

2000–2009

6.2%1,552

1990–1999

3.2%815

1980–1989

3.9%975

1970–1979

14.2%3,564

1960–1969

17.4%4,389

1950–1959

38.1%9,593

1940–1949

9.1%2,299

1939 or earlier

6.3%1,582

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.8%19,450

Electricity

16.7%4,078

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%385

No Fuel

0.9%218

Other

0.5%131

Coal

0.4%98

Fuel Oil

0.1%22

Household Economyi

$95,337median household income

$46,534per capita income

9.6%poverty rate

5.2%unemployment

33,954labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%1,081

$10K–$15K

3%743

$15K–$20K

2.7%663

$20K–$25K

3.2%771

$25K–$30K

2%486

$30K–$35K

2.9%706

$35K–$40K

2.6%623

$40K–$45K

2.3%561

$45K–$50K

2.3%571

$50K–$60K

5.9%1,446

$60K–$75K

6.7%1,635

$75K–$100K

14%3,410

$100K–$125K

8.1%1,974

$125K–$150K

8.8%2,156

$150K–$200K

12.1%2,956

$200K+

18.9%4,600

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

571

Residentsi

721

Avg. Tenant Renti

$343/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers20 homes93% occupied$428/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8334 homes97% occupied$338/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $95,337/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

91.8%

Very low income$29K–$48K/yr

Low income$48K–$76K/yr

1.2%

Who Receives This Housing

66.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

20.2% of subsidized households are minority

15.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

84.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

24,81437.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

3,628

India

2,395

Mexico

1,035

China

628

Korea

626

United Kingdom

307

Germany

296

Guatemala

239

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

31,479

Avg. Commutei

27.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

32,189

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,303(2.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.9%Insured

5.1%Uninsured

Skokie, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026