Niles is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Niles has a 2024 population of 29,087. Niles is currently declining at a rate of -1.44% annually and its population has decreased by -5.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,791 in 2020.
The average household income in Niles is $105,150 with a poverty rate of 7.68%. The median age in Niles is 47.1 years: 44.3 years for males, and 50.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Niles was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,318 | 66.32% |
| Asian | 6,565 | 21.43% |
| Two or more races | 2,007 | 6.55% |
| Other race | 888 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 641 | 2.09% |
| Native American | 198 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.07% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,332 | 2.59 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Married | 6,099 | 3.36 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Non Family | 3,670 | 1.14 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Female | 1,013 | 2.98 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Male | 550 | 3.02 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
76.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,379 | 5.9% |
| Associates Degree | 1,662 | 7.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,420 | 27.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,945 | 12.6% |
| High School Graduate | 6,015 | 25.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,090 | 4.67% |
| Some College | 3,854 | 16.49% |
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 | 14,759 | 13,573 | 5,210 |
| Asian | 5,236 | 4,873 | 3,136 |
| Hispanic | 2,494 | 1,728 | 747 |
| 2+ Races | 1,262 | 777 | 407 |
| Other Race | 570 | 383 | 211 |
| Black | 511 | 422 | 120 |
| Native American | 170 | 111 | 32 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 93.07%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,297 | $58,611 | $53,618 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,631 | $74,894 | $69,526 |
| High School Graduate | $36,694 | $46,696 | $28,199 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,556 | $29,663 | $20,343 |
| Overall | $48,273 | $53,398 | $45,027 |
| Some College | $45,093 | $52,357 | $30,690 |
$48,273
Average Earnings
$53,398
Average Male
$45,027
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
41.47% of Niles residents speak only English, while 58.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 28.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,483 | 1,739 | 9.41% |
| Asian | 6,366 | 444 | 6.97% |
| Hispanic | 3,588 | 39 | 1.09% |
| Multiple | 1,986 | 34 | 1.71% |
| Other | 846 | 29 | 3.43% |
| Black | 334 | 11 | 3.29% |
7.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.97%
Male Poverty Rate
9.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Niles is White, with 9.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Niles is Hispanic, with 1.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.77% |
| Some College | 7.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 13.09% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.36% |
| Female Employed | 3.82% |
| Male Employed | 2.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,719 | $126,956 |
| Households | $75,783 | $105,150 |
| Married Families | $101,203 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,406 | $56,242 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
996
Number of Veterans
984
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 320 |
| Korea | 164 |
| World War II | 92 |
| Second Gulf War | 85 |
| First Gulf War | 75 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 714 |
| 65 to 74 | 118 |
| 35 to 54 | 108 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 891 | 5.33% |
| Asian | 76 | 1.32% |
| Black | 23 | 4.08% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 0.81% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 0.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
55.2%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
50.5%
Born in Niles
57.45%
Native Born
42.55%
Foreign Born
11.71%
Non Citizen
30.84%
Naturalized
57.45% of Niles residents were born in the United States, with 50.5% having been born in Illinois. 11.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 26,957 | -426 | -1.56% |
| 2028 | 27,383 | -426 | -1.53% |
| 2027 | 27,809 | -426 | -1.51% |
| 2026 | 28,235 | -426 | -1.49% |
| 2025 | 28,661 | -426 | -1.46% |
| 2024 | 29,087 | -426 | -1.44% |
| 2023 | 29,513 | -230 | -0.77% |
| 2022 | 29,743 | -485 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 30,228 | -563 | -1.83% |
| 2020 | 30,791 | 1,861 | 6.43% |
| 2019 | 28,930 | -236 | -0.81% |
| 2018 | 29,166 | -296 | -1% |
| 2017 | 29,462 | -258 | -0.87% |
| 2016 | 29,720 | -191 | -0.64% |
| 2015 | 29,911 | -147 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 30,058 | -30 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 30,088 | 44 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 30,044 | 80 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 29,964 | 96 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 29,868 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 30,068 | 1,784 | 6.31% |
| 1990 | 28,284 | -2,079 | -6.85% |
| 1980 | 30,363 | -1,069 | -3.4% |
| 1970 | 31,432 | 11,039 | 54.13% |
| 1960 | 20,393 | -6,564 | -24.35% |