Leyden township is located in Cook County Illinois. Leyden township has a 2024 population of 88,486. Leyden township is currently declining at a rate of -0.82% annually and its population has decreased by -4.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 92,760 in 2020.
The average household income in Leyden township is $90,872 with a poverty rate of 9.08%. The median age in Leyden township is 37.9 years: 36.5 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leyden township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57,289 | 62.08% |
| Other race | 16,313 | 17.68% |
| Two or more races | 12,714 | 13.78% |
| Asian | 3,519 | 3.81% |
| Black or African American | 1,490 | 1.61% |
| Native American | 964 | 1.04% |
| 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 | 32,843 | 2.79 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Married | 15,091 | 3.59 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Non Family | 10,334 | 1.21 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Female | 5,066 | 3.38 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Male | 2,352 | 3.36 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
64.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,480 | 7.18% |
| Associates Degree | 5,562 | 8.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,449 | 16.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,590 | 7.35% |
| High School Graduate | 18,776 | 30.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,715 | 9.16% |
| Some College | 12,850 | 20.59% |
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 | 34,527 | 31,051 | 9,964 |
| Hispanic | 23,538 | 17,153 | 3,135 |
| Other Race | 9,353 | 6,603 | 837 |
| 2+ Races | 7,439 | 5,319 | 1,307 |
| Asian | 2,628 | 2,440 | 1,458 |
| Black | 1,180 | 1,098 | 266 |
| Native American | 611 | 505 | 89 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 93.05%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,958 | $64,560 | $51,369 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,790 | $84,321 | $60,448 |
| High School Graduate | $39,436 | $44,561 | $32,420 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,503 | $42,944 | $28,825 |
| Overall | $45,008 | $49,241 | $38,905 |
| Some College | $45,932 | $50,342 | $41,515 |
$45,008
Average Earnings
$49,241
Average Male
$38,905
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
45.08% of Leyden township residents speak only English, while 54.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41,374 | 4,495 | 10.86% |
| White | 44,500 | 3,455 | 7.76% |
| Other | 16,296 | 2,184 | 13.4% |
| Multiple | 12,650 | 877 | 6.93% |
| Asian | 3,499 | 504 | 14.4% |
| Black | 1,296 | 118 | 9.1% |
| Native | 964 | 44 | 4.56% |
9.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.64%
Male Poverty Rate
10.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leyden township is Asian, with 14.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leyden township is Native, with 4.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.58% |
| High School | 9.01% |
| Some College | 7.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 19.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.95% |
| Female Employed | 5.02% |
| Male Employed | 3.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,503 | $104,558 |
| Households | $73,368 | $90,872 |
| Married Families | $100,418 | $118,955 |
| Non Families | $42,839 | $54,246 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
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
2,244
Number of Veterans
1,964
Male Veterans
280
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 817 |
| Second Gulf War | 620 |
| First Gulf War | 294 |
| Korea | 111 |
| World War II | 49 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 567 |
| 65 to 74 | 535 |
| 18 to 34 | 410 |
| 55 to 64 | 383 |
| 35 to 54 | 349 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,944 | 4.28% |
| Hispanic | 342 | 1.22% |
| 2+ Races | 160 | 1.87% |
| Black | 84 | 6.41% |
| Other Race | 37 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 19 | 2.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
64.6%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
60.42%
Born in Leyden township
69.54%
Native Born
30.46%
Foreign Born
14.68%
Non Citizen
15.78%
Naturalized
69.54% of Leyden township residents were born in the United States, with 60.42% having been born in Illinois. 14.68% 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 | 84,836 | -730 | -0.85% |
| 2028 | 85,566 | -730 | -0.85% |
| 2027 | 86,296 | -730 | -0.84% |
| 2026 | 87,026 | -730 | -0.83% |
| 2025 | 87,756 | -730 | -0.82% |
| 2024 | 88,486 | -730 | -0.82% |
| 2023 | 89,216 | -730 | -0.81% |
| 2022 | 89,946 | -1,545 | -1.69% |
| 2021 | 91,491 | -1,269 | -1.37% |
| 2020 | 92,760 | 2,854 | 3.17% |
| 2019 | 89,906 | -689 | -0.76% |
| 2018 | 90,595 | -968 | -1.06% |
| 2017 | 91,563 | -817 | -0.88% |
| 2016 | 92,380 | -471 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 92,851 | -498 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 93,349 | -172 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 93,521 | 106 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 93,415 | 214 | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 93,201 | 267 | 0.29% |
| 2010 | 92,934 | 0 | 0% |