Norridge, Cook County, Illinois Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Norridge, Illinois, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Norridge, Illinois. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Norridge, Illinois. The estimated population of Norridge, Illinois is 15,294 people, with a median age of 46.2.

We can look at the total population in Norridge over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,294
+5.73%
+1.40%
2020
14,465
-1.62% -
2019
14,703
-1.24% -
2018
14,888
-1.29% -
2017
15,083
- -

Population of Norridge, Illinois by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
84.1%
84.1%
0.00%
Black/African American
1.1%
0.3%
+266.67%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
8.7%
10%
-13.00%
Asian
3.8%
5.2%
-26.92%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
-100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
0.3%
+533.33%
Other
0.3%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Norridge, Illinois by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.2 -0.86% 45.5 -0.22% 47 -2.49%
2020 46.6 -0.43% 45.6 -0.65% 48.2 0%
2019 46.8 +4.23% 45.9 +6% 48.2 +3.21%
2018 44.9 -1.1% 43.3 +0.7% 46.7 -2.1%
2017 45.4 - 43 - 47.7 -

The median age of Norridge, Illinois gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 737 -15.79% 784 +19.52% 621 925
10 to 19 699 +24.55% 661 1.19% 853 642
20 to 29 829 -21.32% 842 -2.12% 649 824
30 to 39 1,015 +8.16% 1,039 -3.68% 1,063 976
40 to 49 847 -1.19% 904 +26.1% 834 1,152
50 to 59 1,089 +20.91% 1,087 -7.8% 1,221 990
60 to 69 799 +17% 949 +10.06% 940 1,033
70+ 1,003 +8.4% 1,799 -17.5% 1,068 1,503

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Norridge, Illinois is $80,911.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Norridge.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $86,453.00
  • 45 to 64
    $105,026.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,315.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Norridge, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Norridge, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Norridge, Illinois is currently $103,292.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

8.78% of households in Norridge are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Norridge against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.22%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.71%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.07%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.09%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.20%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.94%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.78%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Norridge is $40,792.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Norridge by the total population of Norridge.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Norridge, Illinois, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Norridge to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    12.90%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.45%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.66%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    43.52%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.48%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Norridge that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Norridge over the age of 16 is 12,934.

Of those people, a total of 59.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Norridge is 55.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 681 16.70% 26.30%
20 to 24 years 716 60.80% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 757 83.40% 9.50%
30 to 34 years 865 78.70% 8.80%
35 to 44 years 1,998 86.60% 9.40%
45 to 54 years 2,209 86.00% 3.50%
55 to 59 years 1,164 86.70% 8.30%
60 to 64 years 1,214 64.90% 1.80%
65 to 74 years 1,421 19.50% 17.70%
75 years and over 1,909 7.40% 23.20%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Norridge. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,342 58.80% 6.50%
Black or African American 183 26.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 25 68.00% 0.00%
Asian 484 63.40% 5.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 559 73.30% 20.70%
Two or more races 341 76.20% 9.60%
Hispanic or Latino 1,129 66.60% 11.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,851 58.90% 6.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Norridge as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Norridge is 7,149, with median earnings of $48,209.00.

Women in Norridge, Illinois earning approximately 67.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,149 $48,209.00
Male 3,895 $59,192.00
Female 3,254 $39,863.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 634 $86,591.00
Business and Financial 410 $59,231.00
Computer and Mathematical 265 $108,935.00
Architecture and Engineering 63 $77,450.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 70 $39,559.00
Community and Social Service 44 $60,714.00
Legal 14 $0.00
Educational and Library 282 $45,577.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 80 $87,273.00
Healthcare Practitioners 506 $62,949.00
Healthcare Support 234 $18,837.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 56 $110,556.00
Law Enforcement 114 $70,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 204 $15,976.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 269 $31,656.00
Personal Care and Service 263 $21,318.00
Sales 590 $45,870.00
Office and Administrative Support 909 $33,865.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 784 $55,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 362 $63,471.00
Production 590 $41,790.00
Transportation and Material Moving 247 $55,486.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 434 $98,944.00 200 $63,816.00
Business and Financial 217 $108,527.00 193 $47,768.00
Computer and Mathematical 145 $123,125.00 120 $95,833.00
Architecture and Engineering 63 $77,450.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $0.00 45 $77,969.00
Community and Social Service 13 $60,179.00 31 $77,788.00
Legal 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 77 $60,573.00 205 $44,792.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 41 $72,625.00 39 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 187 $57,991.00 319 $64,391.00
Healthcare Support 12 $0.00 222 $19,186.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 54 $110,625.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 67 $87,986.00 47 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 95 $16,677.00 109 $13,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 161 $30,844.00 108 $38,274.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $0.00 257 $21,331.00
Sales 246 $67,727.00 344 $26,528.00
Office and Administrative Support 120 $18,500.00 789 $34,442.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 784 $55,000.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 357 $63,410.00 5 $0.00
Production 395 $57,533.00 195 $40,805.00
Transportation and Material Moving 238 $56,111.00 9 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,880 households in Norridge, with an average household size of 2.53 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,963 families in Norridge with an average family size of 3.14 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,071 304 588 1,917
Average Household Size 3.22 3.38 2.87 1.19
Total Families 3,071 304 588 0
Average Household Size 3.22 3.05 2.75 0

Poverty

Of the 3,963 families in Norridge, 1.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Norridge:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,189 housing units in Norridge, Illinois.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,880 95.01%
Vacant 309 4.99%

14.28% of the total 6,189 housing units in Norridge are rental units. This is approximately 884 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,884 are occupied by the owner - or 78.91% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Norridge is $1,437.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Norridge that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    112
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    189
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    292
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    302
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    59
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    42
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Norridge is $313,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Norridge that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    94
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    57
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    364
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,642
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,286
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    408
  • $1,000,000 or more
    11

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Norridge. The chart below shows the number of properties in Norridge that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    484
  • 1940 to 1949
    141
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,369
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,428
  • 1970 to 1979
    605
  • 1980 to 1989
    271
  • 1990 to 1999
    519
  • 2000 to 2009
    347
  • 2010 to 2013
    25
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Norridge that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    447
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,987
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,295
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,151

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Norridge get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Norridge that commute to work in a particular way.

34.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Norridge.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    106
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    255
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    362
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    719
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    798
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    272
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,493
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    321
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    377
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,111
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    698
  • 90 or more minutes
    180

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Norridge, Illinois in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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