Countryside is a city located in Cook County Illinois. Countryside has a 2024 population of 6,061. Countryside is currently declining at a rate of -1.4% annually and its population has decreased by -5.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,404 in 2020.
The average household income in Countryside is $116,468 with a poverty rate of 7.59%. The median age in Countryside is 47.9 years: 43.8 years for males, and 48.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Countryside was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,045 | 79.8% |
| Other race | 478 | 7.56% |
| Two or more races | 452 | 7.15% |
| Asian | 200 | 3.16% |
| Black or African American | 147 | 2.33% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,803 | 2.25 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Married | 1,184 | 3.12 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Non Family | 1,076 | 1.14 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Female | 378 | 2.75 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Male | 165 | 2.09 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
69.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 140 | 3.02% |
| Associates Degree | 297 | 6.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 998 | 21.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 690 | 14.87% |
| High School Graduate | 1,105 | 23.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 246 | 5.3% |
| Some College | 1,165 | 25.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,647 | 3,539 | 1,442 |
| Hispanic | 650 | 398 | 66 |
| Other Race | 286 | 240 | 45 |
| Asian | 184 | 160 | 93 |
| Black | 123 | 121 | 58 |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 95 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.37%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,750 | $109,559 | $50,547 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,598 | $135,089 | $63,750 |
| High School Graduate | $49,963 | $58,594 | $41,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,064 | $0 | $23,482 |
| Overall | $57,554 | $66,413 | $49,087 |
| Some College | $59,891 | $65,290 | $44,229 |
$57,554
Average Earnings
$66,413
Average Male
$49,087
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.91% of Countryside residents speak only English, while 28.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,250 | 235 | 18.8% |
| White | 4,549 | 226 | 4.97% |
| Multiple | 452 | 167 | 36.95% |
| Other | 478 | 68 | 14.23% |
| Black | 147 | 19 | 12.93% |
7.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.53%
Male Poverty Rate
9.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Countryside is Multiple, with 36.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Countryside is White, with 4.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.62% |
| Some College | 3.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.91% |
| Male Employed | 1.52% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,931 | $145,862 |
| Households | $78,603 | $116,468 |
| Married Families | $127,043 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,621 | $67,738 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
218
Number of Veterans
173
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 116 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 106 |
| 75+ | 55 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 208 | 4.78% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 4.15% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.91% |
| Black | 2 | 1.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.4%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
65.85%
Born in Countryside
79.15%
Native Born
20.85%
Foreign Born
10.61%
Non Citizen
10.23%
Naturalized
79.15% of Countryside residents were born in the United States, with 65.85% having been born in Illinois. 10.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,632 | -86 | -1.5% |
| 2028 | 5,718 | -86 | -1.48% |
| 2027 | 5,804 | -85 | -1.44% |
| 2026 | 5,889 | -86 | -1.44% |
| 2025 | 5,975 | -86 | -1.42% |
| 2024 | 6,061 | -86 | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 6,147 | -45 | -0.73% |
| 2022 | 6,192 | -97 | -1.54% |
| 2021 | 6,289 | -115 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 6,404 | 481 | 8.12% |
| 2019 | 5,923 | -16 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 5,939 | -8 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 5,947 | -38 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 5,985 | -23 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 6,008 | -18 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 6,026 | 44 | 0.74% |
| 2013 | 5,982 | 14 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 5,968 | 19 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 5,949 | 26 | 0.44% |
| 2010 | 5,923 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,991 | 275 | 4.81% |
| 1990 | 5,716 | -822 | -12.57% |
| 1980 | 6,538 | 3,650 | 126.39% |
| 1970 | 2,888 | -2,744 | -48.72% |