Cicero, Illinois Income Statistics
Cicero Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Cicero Well below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Cicero | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,023 | $84,042 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $42,496 | $64,565 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 6.5% | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 3.7% | 15.0% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 7.0% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Cicero is about 15% lower than in Illinois. Income has been growing faster in Cicero (6.5%/yr) than in Illinois (4.5%/yr).
About 4% of adults in Cicero earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Illinois average of 15%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Cicero, Illinois grew by 63.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $71,023 in 2024. That's an average of about 6.5% per year.
Cicero has stayed well below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. The gap has narrowed from 15% in 2009 to 12% in 2024, the closest it has been.
Income Distribution in Cicero
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 7,208 households (29.5% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 20.4% of households in Cicero had an income under $35,000 and 14.1% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Cicero has a larger share of households earning $75,000 to $99,999 (17.4% vs 12.6%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (7.0% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 940 | 3.8% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 884 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,352 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,814 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,179 | 13.0% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,795 | 19.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,260 | 17.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,754 | 15.4% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,740 | 7.1% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,714 | 7.0% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 24,432 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 2,502 residents (3.7% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 4.9% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 23.0% of Cicero residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 28.5% had some income but less than $25,000, and 9.4% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Cicero has a larger share of residents with no personal income (23.0% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (3.7% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 15,363 | 23.0% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 6,775 | 10.1% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4,410 | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7,834 | 11.7% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7,134 | 10.7% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10,103 | 15.1% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8,942 | 13.4% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,761 | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 2,502 | 3.7% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 66,823 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 23.0% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Cicero
| Metric | Cicero | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.561 | 0.547 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $50,477 | $73,933 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $41,739 | $60,067 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 17.3% | 18.8% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Cicero, it is 0.561, higher than Illinois's 0.547, so income is less evenly distributed here than there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 21% more than women's income in Cicero, Illinois. Over a 35-year career, a 21% wage gap accumulates to roughly $305,830 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Cicero, Illinois has narrowed from about 24% to 17% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 27% in 2010, and was narrowest at 14% in 2015. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $1,287 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Cicero | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 5.5% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 30 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 2,051 people are unemployed in Cicero, Illinois.
The average commute time in Cicero is 30 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Illinois.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Cicero, Illinois has fallen from 12.5% to 4.9% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 14.1% in 2013 and fell as low as 3.9% in 2022.
Cicero started 3.8 points above the U.S. unemployment rate in 2011 but had dropped below it by 2020, and has not been above it since. In 2024 its rate was 0.3 points lower.
Cicero, IL Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Cicero, IL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cicero, IL | 82,796 | $71,023 #3/3 | 6.5%/yr #1/3 | 4.9% #1/3 | 0.561 #3/3 |
| Berwyn, IL | 55,595 | $78,260 | 3.5%/yr | 6.9% | 0.523 |
| Oak Park, IL | 53,290 | $109,851 | 3.4%/yr | 5.6% | 0.490 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Cicero, Illinois has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than Illinois, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Cicero, Illinois.
How Rich Is Cicero, Illinois?
Cicero has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $71,023, about 15% lower than the Illinois average of $84,042.
How fast is household income rising in Cicero, Illinois?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Cicero, Illinois rose 64%, from $43,400 to $71,023. Over the same years, income here outpaced Illinois as a whole: +64% against +52%.
What was the median household income in Cicero in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Cicero, Illinois was $67,836, up 6% from $64,294 in 2022. The Illinois median that year was $82,182.
What was the median household income in Cicero in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Cicero, Illinois was $53,963. By 2024 it had risen 32% to $71,023.
What is the Gini coefficient in Cicero, Illinois?
The Gini coefficient in Cicero is 0.561. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Cicero, Illinois?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Cicero, Illinois has narrowed from about 24% to 17% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 27% in 2010, and was narrowest at 14% in 2015. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $1,287 since 2009.
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