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Chicago Metro Area Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 675,971
- Land Area (2000): 4,860.914 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 610.979 square kilometers
Houses (2000): 269,570
Chicago Metro Area Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 1,177,590 | 86.88% |
Rural, Farm | 10,479 | 0.77% |
Rural, Non-farm | 167,366 | 12.35% |
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. | Metal Manufactuing | 57,790 | 17.53% |
2. | Construction | 39,218 | 11.90% |
3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 15,534 | 4.71% |
4. | Educational Services | 14,394 | 4.37% |
5. | Truck Transportation | 11,674 | 3.54% |
6. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 11,390 | 3.46% |
7. | Public Administration | 10,916 | 3.31% |
8. | Health Care | 10,650 | 3.23% |
9. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 10,024 | 3.04% |
10. | Repair and Maintenance | 9,592 | 2.91% |
11. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 8,868 | 2.69% |
12. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 8,694 | 2.64% |
13. | Finance and Insurance | 6,852 | 2.08% |
14. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 6,582 | 2.00% |
15. | Food and Beverage Stores | 6,034 | 1.83% |
16. | Utilities | 5,320 | 1.61% |
17. | Other Transportation | 4,838 | 1.47% |
18. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 4,472 | 1.36% |
19. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 4,374 | 1.33% |
20. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 4,370 | 1.33% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 47,936 | 16.73% |
2. | Educational Services | 39,400 | 13.75% |
3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 22,544 | 7.87% |
4. | Finance and Insurance | 15,582 | 5.44% |
5. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 13,986 | 4.88% |
6. | Public Administration | 9,692 | 3.38% |
7. | Social Assistance | 9,316 | 3.25% |
8. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 8,684 | 3.03% |
9. | Food and Beverage Stores | 8,540 | 2.98% |
10. | Metal Manufactuing | 8,380 | 2.93% |
11. | Department and Other General Stores | 7,992 | 2.79% |
12. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 7,852 | 2.74% |
13. | Personal and Laundry Services | 7,416 | 2.59% |
14. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 4,772 | 1.67% |
15. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 4,738 | 1.65% |
16. | Construction | 4,148 | 1.45% |
17. | Pharmacies and Drug Stores | 3,138 | 1.10% |
18. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 2,742 | 0.96% |
19. | Truck Transportation | 2,690 | 0.94% |
20. | Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes | 2,688 | 0.94% |
Chicago Metro Area Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 21,014 | 6.37% |
2. | Other Production Occupations | 20,822 | 6.32% |
3. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 17,852 | 5.42% |
4. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 16,672 | 5.06% |
5. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 12,678 | 3.85% |
6. | Other Management Occupations | 12,592 | 3.82% |
7. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 12,208 | 3.70% |
8. | Vehicle Mechanics | 11,788 | 3.58% |
9. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 11,608 | 3.52% |
10. | Other Construction Trades | 10,046 | 3.05% |
11. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 10,000 | 3.03% |
12. | Other Material Moving Workers | 9,176 | 2.78% |
13. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 8,080 | 2.45% |
14. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 7,252 | 2.20% |
15. | Carpenters | 7,246 | 2.20% |
16. | Assemblers and Fabricators | 6,202 | 1.88% |
17. | Electricians | 5,986 | 1.82% |
18. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 5,572 | 1.69% |
19. | Engineers | 5,500 | 1.67% |
20. | Top Executives | 5,384 | 1.63% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
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1. | Secretaries and Admins | 20,712 | 7.23% |
2. | Other Office and Admin Support | 16,514 | 5.76% |
3. | Cashiers | 13,738 | 4.80% |
4. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 13,552 | 4.73% |
5. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 12,058 | 4.21% |
6. | Registered Nurses | 11,448 | 4.00% |
7. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 10,046 | 3.51% |
8. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 9,138 | 3.19% |
9. | Other Management Occupations | 8,892 | 3.10% |
10. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 8,008 | 2.80% |
11. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 7,730 | 2.70% |
12. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 6,796 | 2.37% |
13. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 6,780 | 2.37% |
14. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 6,704 | 2.34% |
15. | Other Production Occupations | 6,540 | 2.28% |
16. | Waiters and Waitresses | 6,416 | 2.24% |
17. | Financial Clerks, Non-bookkeeping | 6,386 | 2.23% |
18. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 6,104 | 2.13% |
19. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 5,616 | 1.96% |
20. | Customer Service Representatives | 5,474 | 1.91% |
Chicago Metro Area Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 548,157 | 52.78% |
15-35 hours | 137,596 | 13.25% |
1-14 hours | 31,079 | 2.99% |
No regular hours | 321,761 | 30.98% |
Chicago Metro Area Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 26,700 | 4.51% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 25,141 | 4.25% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 31,342 | 5.30% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 65,865 | 11.13% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 62,126 | 10.50% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 74,935 | 12.66% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 84,162 | 14.22% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 51,475 | 8.70% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 25,001 | 4.23% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 25,051 | 4.23% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 10,794 | 1.82% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 6,027 | 1.02% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 51,653 | 8.73% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 51,421 | 8.69% |
Chicago Metro Area Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 19,952 | 3.37% |
5-9 | 61,792 | 10.44% |
10-14 | 82,161 | 13.89% |
15-19 | 88,519 | 14.96% |
20-24 | 86,401 | 14.60% |
25-29 | 35,984 | 6.08% |
30-34 | 75,637 | 12.78% |
35-39 | 17,135 | 2.90% |
40-44 | 21,685 | 3.66% |
45-59 | 44,377 | 7.50% |
60-89 | 37,925 | 6.41% |
At least 90 | 20,125 | 3.40% |
Chicago Metro Area Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 2,179 | 0.37% | 372,630 | 62.98% |
30-44 | 1,300 | 0.22% | 113,157 | 19.12% |
45-59 | 1,714 | 0.29% | 42,663 | 7.21% |
At least 60 | 10,259 | 1.73% | 47,791 | 8.08% |
Chicago Metro Area Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 920 | 0.15% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 63,060 | 10.42% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 495,579 | 81.85% |
Motorcycle | 340 | 0.06% |
Other | 3,605 | 0.60% |
Public transportation | 15,452 | 2.55% |
Walked | 12,737 | 2.10% |
Worked at home | 13,757 | 2.27% |
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): 504,710 (1,331,234 people)
Families (2000): 359,658 (1,135,442 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 127,120
People at same address in 1995: 765,454
Chicago Metro Area Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 45,251 | 8.94% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 30,403 | 6.01% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 29,623 | 5.85% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 30,411 | 6.01% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 31,996 | 6.32% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 29,947 | 5.92% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 29,133 | 5.76% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 28,846 | 5.70% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 26,491 | 5.23% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 51,178 | 10.11% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 62,301 | 12.31% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 59,909 | 11.84% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 25,496 | 5.04% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 9,974 | 1.97% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 7,420 | 1.47% |
$200,000 or more | 7,683 | 1.52% |
Chicago Metro Area Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 62,173 | 24.64% |
Family, 2 people | 70,157 | 27.81% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 9,336 | 3.70% |
Family, 3 people | 43,081 | 17.07% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 1,148 | 0.45% |
Family, 4 people | 37,359 | 14.81% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 466 | 0.18% |
Family, 5 people | 17,927 | 7.11% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 143 | 0.06% |
Family, 6 people | 6,610 | 2.62% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 51 | 0.02% |
Family, 7 or more people | 3,824 | 1.52% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 33 | 0.01% |
Chicago Metro Area Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 404,755 | 29.59% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 182,581 | 13.35% |
Public Assistance | 19,333 | 1.41% |
Retirement | 95,720 | 7.00% |
Self Employment | 41,960 | 3.07% |
Social Security | 141,236 | 10.33% |
Supplemental Security | 21,349 | 1.56% |
Wage / Salary | 396,424 | 28.98% |
Other | 64,366 | 4.71% |
Chicago Metro Area Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 147,556 | 54.73% |
With children under 18 | 122,035 | 45.27% |
Chicago Metro Area Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 46,151 | 9.14% |
Married | 291,187 | 57.67% |
Never Married | 152,782 | 30.26% |
Widowed | 14,799 | 2.93% |
Chicago Metro Area Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 59,874 | 10.79% |
Married | 293,340 | 52.88% |
Never Married | 137,397 | 24.77% |
Widowed | 64,115 | 11.56% |
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 | 50,343 | 5.06% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 133,713 | 13.43% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 373,798 | 37.54% |
Some college, no degree | 231,347 | 23.23% |
Associate degree | 50,010 | 5.02% |
Bachelors degree | 102,105 | 10.25% |
Graduate or professional degree | 54,387 | 5.46% |
Chicago Metro Area Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 14,925 | 2.21% | 11,038 | 1.63% | 25,963 | 3.84% |
Kindergarten | 17,226 | 2.55% | 3,076 | 0.46% | 20,302 | 3.00% |
Grades 1-4 | 73,096 | 10.81% | 9,691 | 1.43% | 82,787 | 12.25% |
Grades 5-8 | 72,233 | 10.69% | 7,964 | 1.18% | 80,197 | 11.86% |
Grades 9-12 | 78,860 | 11.67% | 6,882 | 1.02% | 85,742 | 12.68% |
Undergrad college | 44,179 | 6.54% | 17,015 | 2.52% | 61,194 | 9.05% |
Graduate or professional school | 5,688 | 0.84% | 3,690 | 0.55% | 9,378 | 1.39% |
Total | 306,207 | 45.30% | 59,356 | 8.78% | 365,563 | 54.08% |
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 Business Information Back to top
Chicago Metro Area Businesses Changes By Year
Year | Business Births | Business Deaths |
---|---|---|
2001 | 21,865 | 21,779 |
2002 | 20,795 | 19,054 |
2003 | 22,660 | 20,427 |
2004 | 24,020 | 21,191 |
Chicago Metro Area Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. 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 | 1,191,541 | 89.50% |
Below Poverty Level | 139,741 | 10.50% |
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): 1,077
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 | 97,491 | 14.42% |
10-19 Years | 102,330 | 15.14% |
20-29 Years | 85,238 | 12.61% |
30-39 Years | 94,253 | 13.94% |
40-49 Years | 107,210 | 15.86% |
50-59 Years | 77,693 | 11.49% |
60-69 Years | 50,281 | 7.44% |
70-79 Years | 40,266 | 5.96% |
80-89 Years | 18,342 | 2.71% |
90+ Years | 2,867 | 0.42% |
Chicago Metro Area Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 327,540 | 48.45% |
Female | 348,431 | 51.55% |
Chicago Metro Area Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 471,679 | 69.78% |
African-American | 122,812 | 18.17% |
Hispanic/Latino | 67,362 | 9.97% |
Multiracial | 6,938 | 1.03% |
Asian | 5,276 | 0.78% |
Amerindian | 1,213 | 0.18% |
Other Race | 545 | 0.08% |
Pacific Islander | 146 | 0.02% |
Chicago Metro Area Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | German | 250,687 | 22.86% |
2. | Irish | 162,594 | 14.83% |
3. | Polish | 133,187 | 12.14% |
4. | English | 89,949 | 8.20% |
5. | United States Or American | 63,359 | 5.78% |
6. | Italian | 58,243 | 5.31% |
7. | Dutch | 45,534 | 4.15% |
8. | Slovak | 31,874 | 2.91% |
9. | French Non-Basque | 28,543 | 2.60% |
10. | Swedish | 27,258 | 2.49% |
Chicago Metro Area Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 1,119,583 | 88.77% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 88,261 | 7.00% |
3. | Serbo Croatian | 7,534 | 0.60% |
4. | Polish | 7,318 | 0.58% |
5. | Other Slavic | 6,104 | 0.48% |
6. | German | 5,922 | 0.47% |
7. | Greek | 4,322 | 0.34% |
8. | French | 3,540 | 0.28% |
9. | Italian | 2,400 | 0.19% |
10. | Arabic | 1,928 | 0.15% |
Chicago Metro Area Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 1,293,402 | 95.42% |
Naturalized immigrant | 34,199 | 2.52% |
Not a citizen | 27,834 | 2.05% |
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
Jasper County | Newton County | |
Lake County | Porter County |
Chicago Metro Area Cities Back to top
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