Cicero, IL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Cicero | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 79,082 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 13483.7 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.11% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 32.8 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 25,031 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Cicero grew by 3.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 83,223 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Cicero has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Cicero | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,837 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.74% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Cicero is about 17% lower than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Cicero | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $358,139 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,121 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 54.6% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Cicero is about 26.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,121 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 12:00 PM – 03:59 PM .
| Metric | Cicero | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 30.0 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
The average commute time in Cicero is 30 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Education & Households
Cicero has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Cicero | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.2% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.29 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Cicero has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Cicero | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.6% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.6% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cicero, Illinois.
What is the population of Cicero, Illinois?
The population of Cicero, Illinois is 79,082, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Cicero, Illinois?
The population density of Cicero, Illinois is 13483.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Cicero, Illinois?
The median household income in Cicero, Illinois is $67,837, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Cicero, Illinois?
The median home price in Cicero, Illinois is $358,139, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Cicero, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Cicero, Illinois is 4.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.