Cook County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Cook County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17031
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 031
Geography
- Land Area
- 944.92 sq mi
- Water Area
- 689.71 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1634.64 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.894294
- Longitude
- -87.645455
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 4,646,987
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 3,590,885
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,558,344 | 76.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,088,638 | 23.4% |
| White | 2,015,247 | 43.4% |
| Black | 1,117,601 | 24.1% |
| Asian | 304,070 | 6.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,838 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1,219 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 16,118 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,872,225 | 80.0% |
| Hispanic | 718,661 | 20.0% |
| White | 1,686,786 | 47.0% |
| Black | 898,187 | 25.0% |
| Asian | 263,423 | 7.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17,637 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 10,787 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 5,182,090
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $90,864
- Poverty Rate
- 13.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 687,508
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,257,930 | 43.6% |
| Black | 1,148,066 | 22.2% |
| Asian | 411,778 | 7.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 3,258,202
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,875,161 | 57.6% |
| Republican | 335,902 | 10.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,043,935 | 32.0% |
| Other | 29 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,511,489 | 46.4% |
| Female | 1,746,602 | 53.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,359,561 | 41.7% |
| Hispanic | 599,155 | 18.4% |
| Black | 732,114 | 22.5% |
| Asian | 127,936 | 3.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,430,383
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 43.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 743,899 | 54.7% |
| Hispanic | 172,706 | 28.8% |
| Black | 274,557 | 37.5% |
| Asian | 43,342 | 33.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 644,608 | 42.6% |
| Female | 785,703 | 45.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 690,568 (19.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,555,601 (41.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 2,276,493
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $355,629
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,535
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 56.6%
- Public Transit
- 11.5%
- Work From Home
- 17.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.