Chicago, Illinois Statistic: Population, Charts, Map, Steets and More

Before tackling the topic of population and streets in Chicago city, it's important to know a bit about its history. This city was established in the 1830s and most of its early building took place around the mouth of the Chicago River. The city is 234.0 square miles and 606.1 km2, of which 227.1 square miles are land and 6.9 square miles are water, or 2.94% water.

The demographics of the city show that 28.2% of its population is under 18 years of age, followed by 11.2% of those aged between 18-24 years of age. The next largest group of people are the 25-44-year-olds, while 18.9% are 65 and older. The median age of the city is 32 years, and males outnumber females by 94.2 to one. The proportion of senior citizens living alone was 8.7%.

The North Side of Chicago is considered to be the city's melting pot. It is home to many Swedish, Polish, and American immigrants. The diversity of the city has created a popular neighborhood around Devon Avenue. In addition, the area around Lakeview is home to a large Vietnamese and Southeast Asian population. In addition, there's a large gay population, especially in Lakeview and Boystown. The South Side is home to several notable restaurants and nightlife destinations.

As of July 2011, Chicago had a population of 2,707,120 people. It was estimated to be as low as 2,679,080 people a decade earlier. However, the figures show a modest increase. Chicago's population has been decreasing due to increased violence and taxation and issues with schools. It is unclear if these new figures are a sign of a recovery or a deceleration.