Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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Population

9.5M

0.379% 1-year decline

Median Age

37.7

Poverty Rate

12.5%

Median Household Income

$70,760

3.45% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$247,800

3.12% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

4.79M

1.14% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI had a population of 9.5M people with a median age of 37.7 and a median household income of $70,760. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI declined from 9.53M to 9.5M, a -0.379% decrease and its median household income grew from $68,403 to $70,760, a 3.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16%), White (Hispanic) (13.5%), Other (Hispanic) (7.39%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.76%). 29.7% of the people in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI speak a non-English language, and 91.6% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI are Chamberlain University-Illinois (9,808 degrees awarded in 2017), Northwestern University (9,012 degrees), and University of Illinois at Chicago (7,605 degrees).

The median property value in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI is $247,800, and the homeownership rate is 64.8%. Most people in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 30.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI is 2 cars per household.

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI borders Dixon, IL, Kankakee, IL, Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, Holland, MI, Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN, Michigan City-La Porte, IN, Niles-Benton Harbor, MI, Ottawa-Peru, IL, Pontiac, IL, Racine, WI, Rochelle, IL, Rockford, IL, and Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 49% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.4%), followed by Gary Johnson (4%). The most partisan county was Wayne County, IL with 84.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Dick Durbin, Tammy Duckworth, Todd Young, Mike Braun, Ron Johnson, and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin is currently represented by 35 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI. Showing the available data for Illinois.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (49%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.4%)
Republican Party
Gary Johnson (4%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 49% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.4%), followed by Gary Johnson (4%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Illinois

49% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin

Wayne County, IL
84.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Edwards County, IL
83% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Daviess County, IN
79.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin was Wayne County, IL with 84.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Dick Durbin, Tammy Duckworth, Todd Young, Mike Braun, Ron Johnson, and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin

Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin is currently represented by 35 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI is home to a population of 9.5M people, from which 91.6% are citizens. As of 2018, 17.8% of Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI residents were born outside of the country (1.69M people).

In 2018, there were 3.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.98M people) in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.52M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.28M White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI are Spanish (1,566,427 speakers), Polish (174,475 speakers), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (92,007 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.98M ± 3.19k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.52M ± 6.83k
White (Hispanic)
1.28M ± 25.7k

22.4%

Hispanic Population

2.13M people

22.4% of the people in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI are hispanic (2.13M people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
1,566,427 speakers (17.5%)
Polish
174,475 speakers (1.95%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
92,007 speakers (1.03%)

29.7% of Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI was Spanish. 17.5% of the overall population of Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI are native Spanish speakers. 1.95% speak Polish and 1.03% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

17.8%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.69M people

17.7%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

1.69M people

As of 2018, 17.8% of Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI residents (1.69M people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI was 17.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.4

In 2018, the median age of all people in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI was 37.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 46. But people in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI residents was 37.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
833,377 ± 34,207 people
India
229,867 ± 18,317 people
Poland
133,012 ± 11,389 people

In 2018, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 833,377 Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 229,867 and Poland with 133,012.

Citizenship

91.6%

2018 Citizenship

91.3%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 91.6% of Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI was 91.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
117,487 ± 4,092
Gulf War (2001-)
58,110 ± 4,721
Gulf War (1990s)
40,718 ± 3,367

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI is $70,760. In 2018, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI was Hamilton County, IN with a value of $100,209, followed by DuPage County, IL and Kendall County, IL, with respective values of $93,750 and $89,862.

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,889. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

Comparatively, males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,121. The income inequality in Indiana is 0.448, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI employs 4.79M people. The largest industries in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI are Health Care & Social Assistance (630,229 people), Manufacturing (556,112 people), and Retail Trade (492,685 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($82,183), Utilities ($80,772), and Finance & Insurance ($75,064).

Wages

Median Household Income

$70,760

2018 value

± $515

3.45%

1 Year Growth

± 1.32%

Households in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI have a median annual income of $70,760, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $68,403 in 2017, which represents a 3.45% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

$74,413

Average Male Salary in Illinois

± $1,190

$55,889

Average Female Salary in Illinois

± $913

$62,589

Average Male Salary in Indiana

± $1,261

$44,121

Average Female Salary in Indiana

± $895

$64,874

Average Male Salary in Wisconsin

± $1,364

$47,745

Average Female Salary in Wisconsin

± $994

In 2018, full-time male employees in Illinois made 1.33 times more than female employees.

In that same year, full-time male employees in Indiana made 1.42 times more than female employees.

Full-time male employees in Wisconsin made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Illinois

Asian
$70,233 ± $3,218
White
$60,032 ± $826
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$53,351 ± $34,221

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Wisconsin

American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$62,272 ± $34,034
White
$49,813 ± $828
Two or More Races
$48,430 ± $8,009

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Indiana

Asian
$54,624 ± $5,989
White
$48,199 ± $791
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$42,350 ± $18,800

In 2018 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Illinois workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.17 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Illinois.

In the same year, the highest paid race/ethnicity of Wisconsin workers was American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Wisconsin.

The highest paid race/ethnicity of Indiana workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.13 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Indiana.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI is from Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

0.48

2018 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.482

2017 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.448

2018 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.45

2017 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.441

2018 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.452

2017 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2018, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.354% decline from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.448 and income inequality had a 0.449% decline from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.479, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

The income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.441 and income inequality had a 2.52% decline from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.479, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI was Hamilton County, IN with a value of $100,209, followed by DuPage County, IL and Kendall County, IL, with respective values of $93,750 and $89,862.

The following map shows all of the counties in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (1.17M out of 9.38M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
525,064 ± 5,349
Black
398,521 ± 4,459
Hispanic
347,386 ± 4,204

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

4.79M

2018 Value

± 35,422

1.14%

1 Year growth

± 1.06%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI grew at a rate of 1.14%, from 4.74M employees to 4.79M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (554,113 people), Management Occupations (511,989 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (511,699 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (554,113 people), Management Occupations (511,989 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (511,699 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI has an unusually high number of residents working as Legal Occupations (1.24 times higher than expected), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.22 times), and Transportation Occupations (1.15 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($102,441), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($82,181), and Management Occupations ($81,602).

Industries

Employment by Industries

4.79M

2018 Value

± 35,422

1.14%

1 Year growth

± 1.06%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI grew at a rate of 1.14%, from 4.74M employees to 4.79M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (630,229 people), Manufacturing (556,112 people), and Retail Trade (492,685 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI, though some of these residents may live in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (630,229 people), Manufacturing (556,112 people), and Retail Trade (492,685 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.48 times higher than expected), Transportation & Warehousing (1.4 times), and Finance & Insurance (1.2 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($82,183), Utilities ($80,772), and Finance & Insurance ($75,064).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $144B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($143B) and Gasoline ($114B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

$871B

2015 Value in Illinois

$1.31T

Projected 2045 Value in Illinois

50.5% growth

$446B

2015 Value in Indiana

$698B

Projected 2045 Value in Indiana

56.6% growth

In 2015, total outbound Illinois trade was $871B. This is expected to increase 50.5% to $1.31T by 2045.

Comparatively, total outbound Indiana trade was $446B. This is expected to increase 56.6% to $698B by 2045.

Total outbound Wisconsin trade was $325B. This is expected to increase 51.7% to $493B by 2045.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$77.7B
Michigan
$75.4B
Texas
$57.7B

In 2015, the top outbound Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $77.7B, followed by Michigan with $75.4B and Texas and $57.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI awarded 150,612 degrees. The student population of Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI is skewed towards women, with 227,009 male students and 321,860 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI are White (75,292 and 53.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (24,277 and 17.3%), Black or African American (17,995 and 12.8%), and Asian (10,397 and 7.42%).

The largest universities in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI by number of degrees awarded are Chamberlain University-Illinois (9,808 and 6.51%), Northwestern University (9,012 and 5.98%), and University of Illinois at Chicago (7,605 and 5.05%).

The most popular majors in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI are Registered Nursing (12,775 and 8.48%), General Business Administration & Management (9,990 and 6.63%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (9,268 and 6.15%).

The median tuition costs in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI are $30,200 for private four year colleges, and $7,056 and $15,915 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
10,223 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
2,980 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
2,855 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI was Registered Nursing with 10,223 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Chamberlain University-Illinois
9,808 degrees awarded
Northwestern University
9,012 degrees awarded
University of Illinois at Chicago
7,605 degrees awarded

$7,056

Median In-State Public

$30,200

Median Private

In 2017, the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Chamberlain University-Illinois with 9,808 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

60,948

Degrees Awarded to Men

89,664

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 60,948 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI, which is 0.68 times less than the 89,664 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
75,292 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
24,277 degrees awarded
Black or African American
17,995 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI were to White students. These 75,292 degrees mean that there were 3.1 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 24,277 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI was $247,800 in 2018, which is 1.08 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $240,300 to $247,800, a 3.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI is 64.8%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI have an average commute time of 30.5 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$247,800

2018 Median

± $1,585

$240,300

2017 Median

± $1,358

In 2018, the median property value in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI grew to to $247,800 from the previous year's value of $240,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$70,760

Median Household Income

± $515

3.54M

Number of Households

± 29,009

In 2018, the median household income of the 3.54M households in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI grew to $70,760 from the previous year's value of $68,403.

The following chart displays the households in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

64.8%

2018 Homeownership

64.4%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 64.8% of the housing units in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

30.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI have a longer commute time (30.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.58% of the workforce in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
69.8%
Public Transit
12.1%
Carpooled
8.04%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI was Drove Alone (69.8%), followed by those who Public Transit (12.1%) and those who Carpooled (8.04%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

92.4% of the population of Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI has health coverage, with 53.5% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 9.88% on non-group plans, and 0.671% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Illinois was $8,262 in 2014. This is a 4.44% increase from the previous year ($7,911).

Per capita personal health care spending in Indiana was $8,300 in 2014. This is a 4.76% increase from the previous year ($7,923).

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1240 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.322% decrease from the previous year (1244 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1332 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 526 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Indiana see 1505 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.07% increase from the previous year (1489 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1852 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 701 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jay County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.4%). Additionally, Menominee County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

1,240 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

1,505 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Indiana

1,247 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,240 patients per year. This represents a 0.322% decrease from the previous year (1,244 patients).

Primary care physicians in Indiana see an average of 1,505 patients per year. This represents a 1.07% increase from the previous year (1,489 patients).

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,247 patients per year. This represents a 0.565% increase from the previous year (1,240 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

$8,262

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Illinois

$8,300

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Indiana

$8,702

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Wisconsin

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Illinois (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.44%, from $7,911 to $8,262.

Similarly, all personal health care spending per capita in Indiana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.76%, from $7,923 to $8,300.

Personal health care spending per capita in Wisconsin (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.26%, from $8,189 to $8,702.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

7.6%

Uninsured

53.5%

Employer Coverage

17.5%

Medicaid

10.8%

Medicare

9.88%

Non-Group

0.671%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI grew by 5.16% from 7.22% to 7.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.