Skokie, 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 | Skokie | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 61,912 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 6151.8 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.41% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.2 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 23,659 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Skokie declined by 0.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 66,001 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Skokie has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Skokie | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,468 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.87% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Skokie is about 16% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Skokie | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $646,104 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,495 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.2% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Skokie is about 36.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,495 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Skokie spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 194 hours, about 8.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Skokie | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.3 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.7 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 194 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,027 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 16.7% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 30,540 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,826 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Skokie is 23 minutes, shorter 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
Skokie has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Skokie | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.0% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Skokie has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Skokie | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.8% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.2% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Skokie, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
Skokie, IL is the 2nd largest of the 4 cities compared here, 61,912 residents against a local median of 23,735. Where Skokie, IL breaks from the cities next to it is median home price, sitting 85% above the local median of $349,715 at $646,104.
The cities themselves spread $521,915 on median home price, so Skokie, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Skokie, IL has the 2nd highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skokie, IL | 61,912 | $95,468 #3/4 | $646,104 #2/4 | 23.3 min #1/4 |
| Wilmette, IL | 23,735 | $185,041 | $861,508 | 31.9 min |
| Evanston, IL | 63,574 | $94,969 | $339,593 | 26.1 min |
| Morton Grove, IL | 23,502 | $103,726 | $349,715 | 26.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Skokie, Illinois.
What is the population of Skokie, Illinois?
The population of Skokie, Illinois is 61,912, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Skokie, Illinois?
The population density of Skokie, Illinois is 6151.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Skokie, Illinois?
The median household income in Skokie, Illinois is $95,468, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Skokie, Illinois?
The median home price in Skokie, Illinois is $646,104, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Skokie, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Skokie, Illinois is 5.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.