Calumet City is a city located in Cook County Illinois. Calumet City has a 2024 population of 33,843. Calumet City is currently declining at a rate of -1.5% annually and its population has decreased by -5.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,902 in 2020.
The average household income in Calumet City is $65,792 with a poverty rate of 23.28%. The median age in Calumet City is 37.8 years: 32 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Calumet City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 26,089 | 74.01% |
| White | 3,798 | 10.77% |
| Other race | 3,680 | 10.44% |
| Two or more races | 1,555 | 4.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.06% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,678 | 2.4 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Non Family | 6,295 | 1.1 | 52 | 48 |
| Female | 3,728 | 3.36 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
| Married | 3,676 | 3.43 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Male | 979 | 3.25 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
55.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,354 | 5.74% |
| Associates Degree | 1,910 | 8.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,290 | 13.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,536 | 6.51% |
| High School Graduate | 6,797 | 28.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,363 | 5.78% |
| Some College | 7,333 | 31.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 17,697 | 16,425 | 4,118 |
| Hispanic | 3,330 | 2,046 | 125 |
| White | 2,180 | 2,039 | 421 |
| Other Race | 2,072 | 1,076 | 69 |
| 2+ Races | 578 | 523 | 127 |
| Asian | 55 | 47 | 22 |
| Islander | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| Native American | 20 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,666 | $39,741 | $65,022 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,790 | $63,583 | $79,063 |
| High School Graduate | $36,307 | $42,201 | $24,874 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,830 | $29,545 | $36,953 |
| Overall | $41,577 | $46,528 | $40,433 |
| Some College | $41,775 | $55,150 | $38,427 |
$41,577
Average Earnings
$46,528
Average Male
$40,433
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.86% of Calumet City residents speak only English, while 17.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 25,951 | 5,974 | 23.02% |
| Hispanic | 5,440 | 1,478 | 27.17% |
| Other | 3,680 | 1,410 | 38.32% |
| Multiple | 1,555 | 495 | 31.83% |
| White | 2,593 | 259 | 9.99% |
| Islander | 56 | 21 | 37.5% |
23.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.66%
Male Poverty Rate
22.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Calumet City is Other, with 38.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Calumet City is White, with 9.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.41% |
| High School | 25.72% |
| Some College | 14.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.87% |
| Female Employed | 7.05% |
| Male Employed | 6.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,842 | $77,662 |
| Households | $53,991 | $65,792 |
| Married Families | $81,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,905 | $46,538 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.7%
Male Marriage Rate
26.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
939
Number of Veterans
751
Male Veterans
188
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 271 |
| Second Gulf War | 181 |
| First Gulf War | 142 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 417 |
| 65 to 74 | 268 |
| 35 to 54 | 169 |
| 75+ | 65 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 725 | 3.63% |
| White | 168 | 5.19% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 1.4% |
| Other Race | 29 | 1.14% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 2.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.5%
Born in Calumet City
91%
Native Born
9%
Foreign Born
4.32%
Non Citizen
4.68%
Naturalized
91% of Calumet City residents were born in the United States, with 73.5% having been born in Illinois. 4.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 31,270 | -514 | -1.62% |
| 2028 | 31,784 | -515 | -1.59% |
| 2027 | 32,299 | -515 | -1.57% |
| 2026 | 32,814 | -514 | -1.54% |
| 2025 | 33,328 | -515 | -1.52% |
| 2024 | 33,843 | -515 | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 34,358 | -275 | -0.79% |
| 2022 | 34,633 | -594 | -1.69% |
| 2021 | 35,227 | -675 | -1.88% |
| 2020 | 35,902 | -15 | -0.04% |
| 2019 | 35,917 | -306 | -0.84% |
| 2018 | 36,223 | -377 | -1.03% |
| 2017 | 36,600 | -337 | -0.91% |
| 2016 | 36,937 | -263 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 37,200 | -198 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 37,398 | -56 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 37,454 | 50 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 37,404 | 94 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 37,310 | 117 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 37,193 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 39,071 | 1,231 | 3.25% |
| 1990 | 37,840 | -1,857 | -4.68% |
| 1980 | 39,697 | 6,590 | 19.91% |
| 1970 | 33,107 | 8,107 | 32.43% |
| 1960 | 25,000 | 9,201 | 58.24% |
| 1950 | 15,799 | 2,558 | 19.32% |
| 1940 | 13,241 | 943 | 7.67% |
| 1930 | 12,298 | 4,806 | 64.15% |
| 1920 | 7,492 | 2,544 | 51.41% |
| 1910 | 4,948 | 2,013 | 68.59% |
| 1900 | 2,935 | -28,335 | -90.61% |