Cicero, IL Census Data
The 11th largest city in Illinois by population · 29 cities ranked
Cicero is the 11th largest city in Illinois by population and ranks 23rd of 29 for median household income. With 83,223 residents, its poverty rate of 13.1% ranks among the higher rates in Illinois. This snapshot draws from the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.
Updated: 2026-04-13 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023
Population
83,223
50.2% male · 49.8% female
Median Age
34.3
4.4 below the national average (38.7 yrs)
Median Household Income
$68,548
$9,990 below the national average ($78,538)
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.0%
24.0% below the national average (35.0%)
HS diploma or higher: 68.2%
Poverty Rate
13.1%
0.7% above the national average (12.4%)
Uninsured: 19.2%
Broadband Access
89.9%
0.2% above the national average (89.7%)
Median Home Value
$236,000
Median rent: $1,121 · 55% owner-occupied
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Labor force participation: 60.3%
Per Capita Income
$36,786
Individual average income (not household)
Veteran Population
1.8%
Disability rate: 6.5%
How Cicero Compares to Other Illinois Cities
Rankings among all 29 Illinois cities tracked in the 2023 ACS.
| Ranking | Position | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Largest by Population | 11th of 29 | Top half |
| Highest Median Income | 23rd of 29 | Bottom 25% |
| Lowest Poverty Rate | 21st of 29 | Bottom half |
| Highest Bachelor's Attainment | 29th of 29 | Bottom 25% |
| Highest Home Value | 21st of 29 | Bottom half |
Demographics
Race & Ethnicity
Age Distribution
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Cicero, IL Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cicero, IL?
The population of Cicero, IL is 83,223 according to the 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median age is 34.3 years.
What is the median household income in Cicero?
The median household income in Cicero, IL is $68,548, below the national average of $78,538. Per capita income is $36,786.
What is the poverty rate in Cicero?
The poverty rate in Cicero, IL is 13.1%, compared to the national average of 12.4%. About 19.2% of residents lack health insurance.
What percentage of Cicero residents have a college degree?
11.0% of adults (25+) in Cicero hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 68.2% have at least a high school diploma. The national average for bachelor's degree holders is 35.0%.
What is the median home value in Cicero?
The median home value in Cicero, IL is $236,000. Median rent is $1,121 per month, with 55% of housing units owner-occupied.
What is the racial makeup of Cicero?
Cicero's population is 20.1% White, 3.4% Black, 88.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.5% Asian (source: 2023 ACS).
How does Cicero rank among Illinois cities?
Cicero is the 11th largest city in Illinois by population, the 23rd highest for median household income, the 21st lowest for poverty rate, the 29th highest for bachelor's degree attainment among 29 ranked Illinois cities.
What is the unemployment rate in Cicero?
The unemployment rate in Cicero, IL is 4.3%, with a labor force participation rate of 60.3%. Per capita income is $36,786.
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