Poverty Rate in Cook County, Illinois
In Cook County, Illinois, an estimated 703,587 of 5,088,656 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Cook County, Illinois?
The poverty rate in Cook County, Illinois is 13.6%.
- How many people in Cook County, Illinois live in poverty?
In Cook County, Illinois, an estimated 703,587 of 5,088,656 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Cook County, Illinois compare to the average for Illinois?
The poverty rate in Cook County, Illinois is 14.05% higher than the Illinois average. In Cook County, Illinois, an estimated 13.8% of 5,088,656 people live in poverty. In Illinois, 12.1% of 12,380,582 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Cook County, Illinois compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Cook County, Illinois is 7.81% higher than the US average. In Cook County, Illinois, an estimated 13.8% of 5,088,656 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Cook County, Illinois
2022
13.6% of 5 million people
- Age
Under 18 years
18.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Cook County, Illinois
2022
18.9% of 1.1 million people
Under 5 years
18.5% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Cook County, Illinois
2022
18.5% of 272 thousand people
5 to 17 years
19% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Cook County, Illinois
2022
19% of 786 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
18.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Cook County, Illinois
2022
18.6% of 1.1 million people
18 to 64 years
11.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Cook County, Illinois
2022
11.9% of 3.2 million people
18 to 34 years
12.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Cook County, Illinois
2022
12.6% of 1.2 million people
35 to 64 years
11.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Cook County, Illinois
2022
11.5% of 2 million people
60 years and over
13.3% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Cook County, Illinois
2022
13.3% of 1.1 million people
65 years and over
13.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Cook County, Illinois
2022
13.2% of 803 thousand people
- Gender
Male
12.1% Poverty Rate for men in Cook County, Illinois
2022
12.1% of 2.5 million people
Female
14.9% Poverty Rate for women in Cook County, Illinois
2022
14.9% of 2.6 million people
- Race
White
8.5% Poverty Rate for White people in Cook County, Illinois
2022
8.5% of 2.2 million people
Black or African American
24.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Cook County, Illinois
2022
24.3% of 1.1 million people
American Indian and Alaska Native
11.8% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Cook County, Illinois
2022
11.8% of 52 thousand people
Asian
11.6% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Cook County, Illinois
2022
11.6% of 405 thousand people
Some other race
14.9% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Cook County, Illinois
2022
14.9% of 630 thousand people
Two or more races
12.2% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Cook County, Illinois
2022
12.2% of 641 thousand people
Hispanic
13.8% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Cook County, Illinois
2022
13.8% of 1.3 million people
White, not Hispanic
8% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Cook County, Illinois
2022
8% of 2 million people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
11.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Cook County, Illinois
2022
11.6% of 3.5 million people
Less than high school graduate
22.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Cook County, Illinois
2022
22.4% of 415 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
16.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Cook County, Illinois
2022
16.8% of 773 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
12.3% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Cook County, Illinois
2022
12.3% of 843 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Cook County, Illinois
2022
5.6% of 1.5 million people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Cook County, Illinois
2022
6.9% of 2.8 million people
Employed
5.3% Poverty Rate for employed people in Cook County, Illinois
2022
5.3% of 2.6 million people
Male
4.2% Poverty Rate for employed men in Cook County, Illinois
2022
4.2% of 1.4 million people
Female
6.5% Poverty Rate for employed women in Cook County, Illinois
2022
6.5% of 1.2 million people
Unemployed
33.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Cook County, Illinois
2022
33.4% of 157 thousand people
Male
29.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Cook County, Illinois
2022
29.3% of 84 thousand people
Female
38% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Cook County, Illinois
2022
38% of 73 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
12.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Cook County, Illinois
2022
12.3% of 4.1 million people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Cook County, Illinois
2022
2% of 1.9 million people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
15.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Cook County, Illinois
2022
15.6% of 892 thousand people
Did not work
25.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Cook County, Illinois
2022
25.2% of 1.3 million people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
21.7% Poverty Rate for single people in Cook County, Illinois
2022
21.7% of 1.2 million people
Male
19.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Cook County, Illinois
2022
19.5% of 580 thousand people
Female
23.8% Poverty Rate for single women in Cook County, Illinois
2022
23.8% of 623 thousand people
18 to 24 years
35.1% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Cook County, Illinois
2022
35.1% of 110 thousand people
25 to 34 years
12.3% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Cook County, Illinois
2022
12.3% of 331 thousand people
35 to 44 years
16% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Cook County, Illinois
2022
16% of 166 thousand people
45 to 54 years
24% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Cook County, Illinois
2022
24% of 137 thousand people
55 to 64 years
30.1% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Cook County, Illinois
2022
30.1% of 170 thousand people
65 to 74 years
24.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Cook County, Illinois
2022
24.8% of 154 thousand people
75 years and over
23.4% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Cook County, Illinois
2022
23.4% of 132 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Cook County, Illinois
2022
2.2% of 594 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
29.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Cook County, Illinois
2022
29.2% of 248 thousand people
Did not work
48.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Cook County, Illinois
2022
48.7% of 361 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
13.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Cook County, Illinois
2022
13.4%
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