Skokie is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Skokie has a 2024 population of 64,021. Skokie is currently declining at a rate of -1.41% annually and its population has decreased by -5.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 67,685 in 2020.
The average household income in Skokie is $119,395 with a poverty rate of 8.69%. The median age in Skokie is 43 years: 41.3 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Skokie was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,470 | 52.88% |
| Asian | 17,630 | 26.28% |
| Black or African American | 6,300 | 9.39% |
| Two or more races | 4,385 | 6.54% |
| Other race | 3,052 | 4.55% |
| Native American | 179 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.09% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,049 | 2.76 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Married | 13,413 | 3.36 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Non Family | 6,547 | 1.11 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Female | 2,584 | 3.38 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 1,505 | 3.41 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
74.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,643 | 3.5% |
| Associates Degree | 3,134 | 6.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14,505 | 30.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,429 | 20.07% |
| High School Graduate | 8,283 | 17.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,460 | 5.24% |
| Some College | 7,522 | 16.01% |
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 | 24,436 | 22,789 | 13,182 |
| Asian | 12,713 | 11,392 | 7,329 |
| Hispanic | 4,462 | 3,680 | 1,424 |
| Black | 4,038 | 3,813 | 1,161 |
| 2+ Races | 2,088 | 1,913 | 1,029 |
| Other Race | 1,847 | 1,509 | 659 |
| Native American | 78 | 37 | 25 |
| Islander | 52 | 52 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 71.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,191 | $75,147 | $51,939 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,917 | $103,274 | $74,208 |
| High School Graduate | $37,346 | $42,170 | $32,797 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,991 | $29,767 | $22,576 |
| Overall | $50,802 | $57,231 | $45,552 |
| Some College | $45,822 | $47,492 | $40,970 |
$50,802
Average Earnings
$57,231
Average Male
$45,552
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
51.16% of Skokie residents speak only English, while 48.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 20.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32,484 | 2,746 | 8.45% |
| Black | 6,199 | 1,215 | 19.6% |
| Asian | 17,583 | 1,200 | 6.82% |
| Hispanic | 7,354 | 476 | 6.47% |
| Other | 3,012 | 181 | 6.01% |
| Multiple | 4,371 | 156 | 3.57% |
| Native | 179 | 44 | 24.58% |
8.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.63%
Male Poverty Rate
8.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Skokie is Native, with 24.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Skokie is Multiple, with 3.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.28% |
| High School | 12.21% |
| Some College | 9.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 15.74% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.95% |
| Male Employed | 3.4% |
| Female Employed | 3.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,320 | $137,676 |
| Households | $91,892 | $119,395 |
| Married Families | $127,135 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,302 | $65,705 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
53.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
1,344
Number of Veterans
1,285
Male Veterans
59
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 528 |
| Second Gulf War | 274 |
| World War II | 91 |
| First Gulf War | 60 |
| Korea | 54 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 501 |
| 65 to 74 | 354 |
| 35 to 54 | 264 |
| 55 to 64 | 120 |
| 18 to 34 | 105 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,018 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic | 212 | 4.04% |
| Asian | 144 | 1.02% |
| Black | 140 | 3.13% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 1.15% |
| Other Race | 13 | 0.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
47.86%
Born in Skokie
61.68%
Native Born
38.32%
Foreign Born
10.12%
Non Citizen
28.2%
Naturalized
61.68% of Skokie residents were born in the United States, with 47.86% having been born in Illinois. 10.12% 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 | 59,441 | -916 | -1.52% |
| 2028 | 60,357 | -916 | -1.49% |
| 2027 | 61,273 | -916 | -1.47% |
| 2026 | 62,189 | -916 | -1.45% |
| 2025 | 63,105 | -916 | -1.43% |
| 2024 | 64,021 | -916 | -1.41% |
| 2023 | 64,937 | -418 | -0.64% |
| 2022 | 65,355 | -1,096 | -1.65% |
| 2021 | 66,451 | -1,234 | -1.82% |
| 2020 | 67,685 | 5,057 | 8.07% |
| 2019 | 62,628 | -523 | -0.83% |
| 2018 | 63,151 | -670 | -1.05% |
| 2017 | 63,821 | -594 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 64,415 | -449 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 64,864 | -335 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 65,199 | -108 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 65,307 | 80 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 65,227 | 161 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 65,066 | 196 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 64,870 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 63,348 | 3,916 | 6.59% |
| 1990 | 59,432 | -846 | -1.4% |
| 1980 | 60,278 | -8,044 | -11.77% |
| 1970 | 68,322 | 8,958 | 15.09% |
| 1960 | 59,364 | 44,532 | 300.24% |
| 1950 | 14,832 | 7,632 | 106% |
| 1940 | 7,200 | -52,241 | -87.89% |