Morton Grove, 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 | Morton Grove | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,502 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4618.9 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.59% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.1 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,560 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Morton Grove grew by 11.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 25,411 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Morton Grove has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Morton Grove | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,726 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.04% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Morton Grove is about 26% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Morton Grove | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $349,715 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,064 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 82.9% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Morton Grove is about 14.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,064 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Morton Grove spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 219 hours, about 9.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Morton Grove | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.2 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 52.4 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 219 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,775 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 14.8% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 29,615 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,211 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Morton Grove is 26 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Morton Grove has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Morton Grove | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.6% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Morton Grove has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Morton Grove | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.4 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.4% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.1% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Morton Grove, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
Morton Grove, IL is the smallest of the 4 cities compared here, 23,502 residents against a local median of 46,451. Morton Grove, IL's median home price, at $349,715, runs 42% below the $599,358 typical of the cities around it.
The cities themselves spread $401,152 on median home price, so Morton Grove, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Morton Grove, IL has the 3rd highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Grove, IL | 23,502 | $103,726 #2/4 | $349,715 #3/4 | 26.2 min #3/4 |
| Niles, IL | 26,538 | $85,477 | $244,952 | 26.3 min |
| Skokie, IL | 61,912 | $95,468 | $646,104 | 23.3 min |
| Glenview, IL | 46,451 | $129,445 | $599,358 | 25.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Morton Grove, Illinois.
What is the population of Morton Grove, Illinois?
The population of Morton Grove, Illinois is 23,502, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Morton Grove, Illinois?
The population density of Morton Grove, Illinois is 4618.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Morton Grove, Illinois?
The median household income in Morton Grove, Illinois is $103,726, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Morton Grove, Illinois?
The median home price in Morton Grove, Illinois is $349,715, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Morton Grove, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Morton Grove, Illinois is 4.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.