Town · Illinois
Cicero, Illinois
Cicero, town, in Cook County, Illinois. Cicero had 81,858 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 85,268 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 82,797 (±33). GEOID 1714351.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
81,858
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 85,268 · ACS 2020-2024: 82,797 ±33
Median household income
$70,842
±$3,824 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$249,400
±$10,085 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$1,154
±$34 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Cicero and what county is it in?
Cicero is a town in Cook County, Illinois. It covers 5.9 square miles of land, 14,538 residents per square mile in 2020.
Cicero is in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 13 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Cicero, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 81,858 people lived in Cicero on July 1, 2025, down 4.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 85,268 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 82,797 (±33).
| Measure | Cicero | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 82,797 ±33 | 5,182,090 | +467 |
| Households | 24,432 ±867 | 2,100,230 | +2,086 |
| Average household size | 3.36 ±0.12 | 2.43 | −0.29 |
| Housing units | 26,203 ±843 | 2,276,493 | +1,562 |
Cicero's population since 2000
From 85,616 in 2000 to 81,858 in 2025: down 4.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Cicero as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Cicero?
The median resident of Cicero is 34.4 years old; 25.8% are under 18 and 11.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 87.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 7.5%. 40.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cicero | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.4 ±1.2 | 38.0 | +3.9 |
| Under 18 years | 25.8% ±1.4 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.0% ±1.0 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Male | 50.3% ±1.3 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 87.5% ±2.0 pts | 26.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 7.5% ±1.5 pts | 40.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±1.5 pts | 21.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 40.6% ±1.7 pts | 21.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 79.8% ±2.2 pts | 35.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.7% ±0.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| With a disability | 7.7% ±1.1 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.0% ±1.8 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 68.0% ±2.1 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.8% ±1.3 pts | 42.7% | +1.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.3% ±0.7 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.0% ±1.0 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Cicero earn?
Half of Cicero's 24,432 households earn less than $70,842 a year (±$3,824), against $83,498 in Cook County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 the median was $60,756 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $10,086 after inflation. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cicero | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,842 ±$3,824 | $83,498 | +$10,086 |
| Mean household income | $86,201 ±$3,659 | $120,717 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,547 ±$1,088 | $49,329 | +$2,814 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.6% ±1.9 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.9% ±4.0 pts | 17.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.0% ±2.9 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.7% ±1.5 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.8% ±1.9 pts | 90.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Cicero?
Owners occupy 54.6% of Cicero's occupied homes and renters 45.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $249,400 by its owner (±$10,085). The median renter pays $1,154 a month including utilities, and 38.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cicero | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $249,400 ±$10,085 | $324,500 | +$46,212 |
| Median gross rent | $1,154 ±$34 | $1,435 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.5% ±4.7 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,843 ±$85 | $2,270 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.6% ±3.1 pts | 57.7% | +4.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.4% ±3.1 pts | 42.3% | – |
| Housing units | 26,203 ±843 | 2,276,493 | +1,562 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.6% ±0.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 42.3% ±2.8 pts | 39.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 61.8% ±2.7 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.3% ±1.9 pts | 18.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Cicero building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Cicero in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 1.5 across Illinois.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Cicero work and get to work?
67.6% of Cicero's workers drive alone and 5.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Cicero | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.5% ±1.5 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% ±1.0 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 67.6% ±2.3 pts | 54.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.5% ±2.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 7.3% ±1.5 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.6% ±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.5% ±1.0 pts | 18.9% | +4.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.3 min ±1.1 | 31.5 min | −1.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Cicero?
16 census tracts lie mostly in Cicero (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $52,218 (Tract 8138.01) to $92,344 (Tract 8145).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8134Cook County | 8,309 | $83,099 |
| Tract 8142Cook County | 8,078 | $74,178 |
| Tract 8144Cook County | 7,581 | $74,173 |
| Tract 8135Cook County | 6,481 | $78,890 |
| Tract 8139Cook County | 6,419 | $79,180 |
| Tract 8145Cook County | 5,597 | $92,344 |
| Tract 8136Cook County | 5,084 | $56,846 |
| Tract 8138.02Cook County | 4,985 | $76,250 |
| Tract 8140Cook County | 4,666 | $62,566 |
| Tract 8141Cook County | 4,662 | $61,867 |
| Tract 8143Cook County | 4,631 | $53,991 |
| Tract 8137.02Cook County | 4,282 | $78,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Cicero) · Census block assignment files
How does Cicero compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Cicero is the 453rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 11th-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Cicero ranks 827th of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 11th | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,202nd | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 827th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 1,328th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 380th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 407th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 294th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,311th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 1,281st | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,336th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 923rd | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 330th | 1,382 |
Cicero's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare Cicero with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Cicero?
7 of the 57 figures for Cicero on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Cicero are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Cicero.