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Chicago Metro Area Legal Resources Back to top
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Chicago Metro Area Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 8,272,768
- Land Area (2000): 13,111.482 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 4,273.044 square kilometers
Houses (2000): 3,132,638
Chicago Metro Area Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 16,236,382 | 98.08% |
Rural, Farm | 27,402 | 0.17% |
Rural, Non-farm | 290,886 | 1.76% |
Chicago Metro Area Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Chicago Metro Area Employment Information Back to top
Chicago Metro Area Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 388,792 | 9.39% |
2. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 346,458 | 8.37% |
3. | Finance and Insurance | 236,012 | 5.70% |
4. | Accommodation and Food Services | 218,156 | 5.27% |
5. | Educational Services | 189,022 | 4.57% |
6. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 166,220 | 4.01% |
7. | Public Administration | 155,394 | 3.75% |
8. | Health Care | 153,952 | 3.72% |
9. | Metal Manufactuing | 146,402 | 3.54% |
10. | Other Transportation | 106,532 | 2.57% |
11. | Repair and Maintenance | 92,046 | 2.22% |
12. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 91,486 | 2.21% |
13. | Truck Transportation | 84,632 | 2.04% |
14. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 84,126 | 2.03% |
15. | Machinery Manufacturing | 83,938 | 2.03% |
16. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 82,670 | 2.00% |
17. | Food and Beverage Stores | 74,104 | 1.79% |
18. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 70,778 | 1.71% |
19. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 68,504 | 1.65% |
20. | Food Manufacturing | 66,126 | 1.60% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 493,656 | 13.65% |
2. | Educational Services | 431,940 | 11.94% |
3. | Finance and Insurance | 295,274 | 8.16% |
4. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 281,350 | 7.78% |
5. | Accommodation and Food Services | 192,068 | 5.31% |
6. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 140,334 | 3.88% |
7. | Social Assistance | 115,486 | 3.19% |
8. | Public Administration | 111,144 | 3.07% |
9. | Department and Other General Stores | 84,058 | 2.32% |
10. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 74,688 | 2.06% |
11. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 72,964 | 2.02% |
12. | Food and Beverage Stores | 72,640 | 2.01% |
13. | Personal and Laundry Services | 71,434 | 1.97% |
14. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 64,356 | 1.78% |
15. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 57,748 | 1.60% |
16. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 53,560 | 1.48% |
17. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 48,042 | 1.33% |
18. | Construction | 47,494 | 1.31% |
19. | Food Manufacturing | 44,066 | 1.22% |
20. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 42,520 | 1.18% |
Chicago Metro Area Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Management Occupations | 194,490 | 4.70% |
2. | Other Production Occupations | 182,484 | 4.41% |
3. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 178,874 | 4.32% |
4. | Computer Specialists | 165,650 | 4.00% |
5. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 163,966 | 3.96% |
6. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 156,542 | 3.78% |
7. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 146,654 | 3.54% |
8. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 141,562 | 3.42% |
9. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 138,244 | 3.34% |
10. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 128,192 | 3.10% |
11. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 120,424 | 2.91% |
12. | Top Executives | 115,526 | 2.79% |
13. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 99,822 | 2.41% |
14. | Business Operations Specialists | 98,448 | 2.38% |
15. | Other Office and Admin Support | 93,990 | 2.27% |
16. | Engineers | 92,638 | 2.24% |
17. | Vehicle Mechanics | 87,896 | 2.12% |
18. | Operations Managers Non Finance | 74,644 | 1.80% |
19. | Carpenters | 72,690 | 1.76% |
20. | Other Construction Trades | 65,906 | 1.59% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
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1. | Other Office and Admin Support | 247,722 | 6.85% |
2. | Secretaries and Admins | 226,428 | 6.26% |
3. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 158,454 | 4.38% |
4. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 142,442 | 3.94% |
5. | Other Management Occupations | 135,814 | 3.75% |
6. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 127,458 | 3.52% |
7. | Registered Nurses | 125,258 | 3.46% |
8. | Business Operations Specialists | 111,486 | 3.08% |
9. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 108,494 | 3.00% |
10. | Cashiers | 106,046 | 2.93% |
11. | Customer Service Representatives | 101,890 | 2.82% |
12. | Other Production Occupations | 98,998 | 2.74% |
13. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 89,576 | 2.48% |
14. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 83,892 | 2.32% |
15. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 83,056 | 2.30% |
16. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 77,742 | 2.15% |
17. | Computer Specialists | 71,982 | 1.99% |
18. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 69,572 | 1.92% |
19. | Accountants and Auditors | 69,212 | 1.91% |
20. | Financial Clerks, Non-bookkeeping | 68,302 | 1.89% |
Chicago Metro Area Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 7,176,229 | 57.08% |
15-35 hours | 1,445,684 | 11.50% |
1-14 hours | 369,700 | 2.94% |
No regular hours | 3,580,593 | 28.48% |
Chicago Metro Area Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 270,661 | 3.65% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 282,289 | 3.81% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 364,837 | 4.92% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 734,385 | 9.91% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 761,732 | 10.28% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 1,097,786 | 14.81% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 1,030,378 | 13.90% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 835,508 | 11.27% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 388,683 | 5.24% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 399,101 | 5.38% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 166,362 | 2.24% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 84,198 | 1.14% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 529,146 | 7.14% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 468,136 | 6.31% |
Chicago Metro Area Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 151,316 | 2.04% |
5-9 | 561,987 | 7.58% |
10-14 | 799,969 | 10.79% |
15-19 | 884,202 | 11.93% |
20-24 | 914,101 | 12.33% |
25-29 | 407,999 | 5.50% |
30-34 | 1,131,928 | 15.27% |
35-39 | 255,277 | 3.44% |
40-44 | 395,291 | 5.33% |
45-59 | 903,806 | 12.19% |
60-89 | 745,466 | 10.06% |
At least 90 | 261,860 | 3.53% |
Chicago Metro Area Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 167,739 | 2.26% | 3,551,835 | 47.91% |
30-44 | 251,972 | 3.40% | 1,530,524 | 20.65% |
45-59 | 183,978 | 2.48% | 719,828 | 9.71% |
At least 60 | 347,958 | 4.69% | 659,368 | 8.89% |
Chicago Metro Area Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 24,826 | 0.32% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 841,532 | 11.02% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 5,291,883 | 69.27% |
Motorcycle | 2,384 | 0.03% |
Other | 53,841 | 0.70% |
Public transportation | 951,647 | 12.46% |
Walked | 247,089 | 3.23% |
Worked at home | 226,596 | 2.97% |
Chicago Metro Area Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Chicago Metro Area Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 5,944,746 (16,233,808 people)
Families (2000): 4,058,280 (13,617,624 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 1,553,723
People at same address in 1995: 8,611,806
Chicago Metro Area Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 459,491 | 7.72% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 273,205 | 4.59% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 274,519 | 4.62% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 298,466 | 5.02% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 308,533 | 5.19% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 326,586 | 5.49% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 315,432 | 5.30% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 315,173 | 5.30% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 282,286 | 4.75% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 544,861 | 9.16% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 697,217 | 11.72% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 769,052 | 12.93% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 442,283 | 7.44% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 219,221 | 3.69% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 200,712 | 3.37% |
$200,000 or more | 221,102 | 3.72% |
Chicago Metro Area Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 784,060 | 26.38% |
Family, 2 people | 714,081 | 24.03% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 140,783 | 4.74% |
Family, 3 people | 455,430 | 15.33% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 20,564 | 0.69% |
Family, 4 people | 434,075 | 14.61% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 7,134 | 0.24% |
Family, 5 people | 234,014 | 7.87% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 2,509 | 0.08% |
Family, 6 people | 97,476 | 3.28% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 988 | 0.03% |
Family, 7 or more people | 79,788 | 2.68% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 788 | 0.03% |
Chicago Metro Area Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 4,975,145 | 31.16% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 2,363,990 | 14.80% |
Public Assistance | 214,052 | 1.34% |
Retirement | 815,833 | 5.11% |
Self Employment | 574,431 | 3.60% |
Social Security | 1,316,477 | 8.24% |
Supplemental Security | 235,059 | 1.47% |
Wage / Salary | 4,862,577 | 30.45% |
Other | 610,047 | 3.82% |
Chicago Metro Area Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 1,492,752 | 49.01% |
With children under 18 | 1,552,844 | 50.99% |
Chicago Metro Area Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 428,715 | 6.95% |
Married | 3,472,049 | 56.26% |
Never Married | 2,121,646 | 34.38% |
Widowed | 149,517 | 2.42% |
Chicago Metro Area Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 628,548 | 9.48% |
Married | 3,460,325 | 52.16% |
Never Married | 1,878,189 | 28.31% |
Widowed | 666,615 | 10.05% |
Chicago Metro Area Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Chicago Metro Area Education Information Back to top
Chicago Metro Area Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 943,524 | 7.79% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 1,473,228 | 12.17% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 2,966,783 | 24.50% |
Some college, no degree | 2,710,404 | 22.38% |
Associate degree | 659,266 | 5.44% |
Bachelors degree | 2,171,030 | 17.93% |
Graduate or professional degree | 1,185,740 | 9.79% |
Chicago Metro Area Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 196,810 | 2.38% | 157,774 | 1.91% | 354,584 | 4.29% |
Kindergarten | 215,842 | 2.61% | 50,242 | 0.61% | 266,084 | 3.22% |
Grades 1-4 | 884,054 | 10.69% | 155,269 | 1.88% | 1,039,323 | 12.56% |
Grades 5-8 | 861,479 | 10.41% | 134,258 | 1.62% | 995,737 | 12.04% |
Grades 9-12 | 823,825 | 9.96% | 119,269 | 1.44% | 943,094 | 11.40% |
Undergrad college | 557,216 | 6.74% | 258,390 | 3.12% | 815,606 | 9.86% |
Graduate or professional school | 100,236 | 1.21% | 147,845 | 1.79% | 248,081 | 3.00% |
Total | 3,639,462 | 43.99% | 1,023,047 | 12.37% | 4,662,509 | 56.36% |
Chicago Metro Area Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Chicago Metro Area Public Benefits Information Back to top
Chicago Metro Area Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 14,537,990 | 89.49% |
Below Poverty Level | 1,708,278 | 10.51% |
Chicago Metro Area Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Chicago Metro Area Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 19,071
Chicago Metro Area Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Chicago Metro Area Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Chicago Metro Area Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 1,264,663 | 15.29% |
10-19 Years | 1,188,235 | 14.36% |
20-29 Years | 1,194,648 | 14.44% |
30-39 Years | 1,338,668 | 16.18% |
40-49 Years | 1,240,611 | 15.00% |
50-59 Years | 867,213 | 10.48% |
60-69 Years | 531,854 | 6.43% |
70-79 Years | 411,688 | 4.98% |
80-89 Years | 198,971 | 2.41% |
90+ Years | 36,217 | 0.44% |
Chicago Metro Area Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 4,047,688 | 48.93% |
Female | 4,225,080 | 51.07% |
Chicago Metro Area Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 4,798,533 | 58.00% |
African-American | 1,541,641 | 18.64% |
Hispanic/Latino | 1,416,584 | 17.12% |
Asian | 378,172 | 4.57% |
Multiracial | 114,624 | 1.39% |
Amerindian | 10,585 | 0.13% |
Other Race | 10,410 | 0.13% |
Pacific Islander | 2,219 | 0.03% |
Chicago Metro Area Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | German | 2,661,729 | 21.51% |
2. | Irish | 1,995,727 | 16.13% |
3. | Polish | 1,664,045 | 13.45% |
4. | Italian | 1,195,761 | 9.66% |
5. | English | 808,650 | 6.53% |
6. | United States Or American | 392,912 | 3.18% |
7. | Swedish | 380,036 | 3.07% |
8. | French Non-Basque | 276,179 | 2.23% |
9. | Norwegian | 242,198 | 1.96% |
10. | Russian | 223,631 | 1.81% |
Chicago Metro Area Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 11,271,056 | 73.69% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 2,310,621 | 15.11% |
3. | Polish | 364,261 | 2.38% |
4. | Tagalog | 118,912 | 0.78% |
5. | Chinese | 116,205 | 0.76% |
6. | Italian | 93,895 | 0.61% |
7. | German | 85,836 | 0.56% |
8. | Korean | 77,524 | 0.51% |
9. | Greek | 77,490 | 0.51% |
10. | Russian | 73,388 | 0.48% |
Chicago Metro Area Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 13,702,453 | 82.77% |
Naturalized immigrant | 1,124,634 | 6.79% |
Not a citizen | 1,727,583 | 10.44% |
Chicago Metro Area Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Chicago Metro Area Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Chicago Metro Area Counties Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
Cook County | Grundy County | Lake County |
Dekalb County | Kane County | Mchenry County |
Dupage County | Kendall County | Will County |
Chicago Metro Area Cities Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population