Categories in Chicago
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Chicago
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 44,863 | 27 years |
| Lawyers legal | 35,527 | 27 years |
| Real estate | 25,300 | 26 years |
| Restaurants | 19,178 | 26 years |
| Corporate management | 18,288 | 24 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 15,407 | 31 years |
| Shopping | 9,566 | 30 years |
| Electronics stores | 7,786 | 24 years |
| Finance other | 7,396 | 46 years |
| Construction of buildings | 6,788 | 26 years |
| Religion | 6,743 | 43 years |
| Financial services | 6,742 | 30 years |
| Dentists | 6,238 | 30 years |
Chicago Facts
| Area | 230.6 mi² |
| Population | 2,717,152 |
| Male Population | 1,318,733 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 1,398,419 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +28.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -2.4% |
| Median Age | 33.1 years (Male: 32.4, Female: 33.9) |
| Area Codes | 217, 224, 312, 608 |
| Neighborhoods | Chicago Loop, Streeterville, Near West Side, Illinois Medical District, Lincoln Park |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.85003, -87.65005 |
| Zip Codes | 60290, 60601, 60602, 60603, 60604, More |
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Chicago Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,112,394 | 2,534,320 | 2,783,956 | 2,603,399 | 2,717,152 |
| Population Density | 9,162.4 / mi² | 10,992.4 / mi² | 12,075.2 / mi² | 11,292.1 / mi² | 11,785.5 / mi² |
Chicago Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 6.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | +23.2% | +2.7% | -6.5% |
| Illinois | +16.7% | +9.7% | +3.9% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Chicago Median Age
Median Age: 33.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 33.1 yrs | 33.9 yrs | 32.4 yrs |
| Illinois | 36.6 yrs | 37.9 yrs | 35.3 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Chicago Population Density
Population Density: 11,786 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2.7 million | 230.6 sq mi | 11,786 / mi² |
| Illinois | 13 million | 57,913.5 sq mi | 224 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Chicago Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Chicago
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Chicago
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Chicago
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Chicago
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Chicago CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 41,079,099 tn | 15.12 tn | 178,177.8 tons/mi² |
| Illinois | 259,471,379 tn | 20 tn | 4,480.3 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 41,079,099 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 15.12 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 178,177.8 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4/13 | 6:35 PM | 3.2 | 15.5 km | 1,000 m | 1km NW of Summit, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 2/10/10 | 9:59 AM | 3.8 | 71.6 km | 10,000 m | 8km NW of Village of Campton Hills, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/85 | 10:06 PM | 3 | 30.2 km | 5,000 m | Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 1/2/12 | 4:21 PM | 4.5 | 80.8 km | — | Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 5/26/09 | 2:42 PM | 5.1 | 46.6 km | — | Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 8/20/04 | 8:10 PM | 4.4 | 20.8 km | — | Illinois | usgs.gov |
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