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Population of Chicago, Illinois

StateIllinois
Land Area (mi²)227.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)12,123.7/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.18% (5079)
Growth Since 20202.12% (57199)
Rank in State1st
Rank in Country3rd

The population of Chicago, IL in 2022 is estimated to be 2,756,546. This is an increase of 0.18% (5079 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Chicago by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Chicago by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Chicago by Age

Chicago Population Pyramid 2022
Chicago Median Age
34.8
Total
34
Male
35.5
Female
Chicago Sex Ratio
48.56%
1,310,878
Male
51.44%
1,388,469
Female
Chicago Age Dependency Ratio
19
Old Age Dependency Ratio
30.6
Child Dependency Ratio
Chicago Adults
2,146,679
Adults
(342,174 of whom are seniors) in Chicago.

Population of Chicago by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate