Steger is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Steger has a 2024 population of 9,188. Steger is currently declining at a rate of -1.02% annually and its population has decreased by -3.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,567 in 2020.
The average household income in Steger is $67,745 with a poverty rate of 14.96%. The median age in Steger is 39.4 years: 38.7 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Steger was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,629 | 59.57% |
| Black or African American | 1,689 | 17.87% |
| Two or more races | 1,024 | 10.84% |
| Other race | 983 | 10.4% |
| Asian | 112 | 1.19% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,099 | 2.31 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Non Family | 1,640 | 1.13 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
| Married | 1,339 | 3.33 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Female | 618 | 2.61 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Male | 502 | 3.01 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
60.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 405 | 6.26% |
| Associates Degree | 616 | 9.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 701 | 10.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 386 | 5.97% |
| High School Graduate | 2,447 | 37.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 347 | 5.36% |
| Some College | 1,568 | 24.23% |
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 | 3,837 | 3,510 | 626 |
| Black | 1,176 | 1,176 | 294 |
| Hispanic | 1,142 | 751 | 76 |
| Other Race | 593 | 406 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 444 | 330 | 80 |
| Asian | 112 | 107 | 41 |
| Native American | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 36.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,948 | $66,549 | $60,900 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,688 | $0 | $62,778 |
| High School Graduate | $38,670 | $57,792 | $27,870 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,042 | $34,708 | $11,912 |
| Overall | $45,748 | $57,894 | $38,395 |
| Some College | $46,760 | $57,760 | $45,048 |
$45,748
Average Earnings
$57,894
Average Male
$38,395
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.12% of Steger residents speak only English, while 13.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,050 | 461 | 9.13% |
| Hispanic | 2,067 | 415 | 20.08% |
| Black | 1,689 | 299 | 17.7% |
| Multiple | 989 | 255 | 25.78% |
| Other | 983 | 149 | 15.16% |
| Asian | 112 | 41 | 36.61% |
14.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.06%
Male Poverty Rate
14.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Steger is Asian, with 36.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Steger is White, with 9.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.88% |
| High School | 15.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.4% |
| Some College | 8.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 65.22% |
| Female Employed | 11.47% |
| Male Employed | 7.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,144 | $77,721 |
| Households | $59,691 | $67,745 |
| Married Families | $89,819 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,466 | $49,951 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.0%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
661
Number of Veterans
567
Male Veterans
94
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 252 |
| First Gulf War | 134 |
| World War II | 87 |
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 294 |
| 65 to 74 | 213 |
| 35 to 54 | 120 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 574 | 12.59% |
| Black | 77 | 5.53% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 2.35% |
| Other Race | 10 | 1.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
6%
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
73.67%
Born in Steger
93.68%
Native Born
6.32%
Foreign Born
1.79%
Non Citizen
4.53%
Naturalized
93.68% of Steger residents were born in the United States, with 73.67% having been born in Illinois. 1.79% 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 | 8,715 | -94 | -1.07% |
| 2028 | 8,809 | -95 | -1.07% |
| 2027 | 8,904 | -95 | -1.06% |
| 2026 | 8,999 | -94 | -1.03% |
| 2025 | 9,093 | -95 | -1.03% |
| 2024 | 9,188 | -95 | -1.02% |
| 2023 | 9,283 | -52 | -0.56% |
| 2022 | 9,335 | -129 | -1.36% |
| 2021 | 9,464 | -103 | -1.08% |
| 2020 | 9,567 | 359 | 3.9% |
| 2019 | 9,208 | -84 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 9,292 | -74 | -0.79% |
| 2017 | 9,366 | -70 | -0.74% |
| 2016 | 9,436 | -41 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 9,477 | -48 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 9,525 | -25 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 9,550 | -20 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 9,570 | 8 | 0.08% |
| 2011 | 9,562 | 8 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 9,554 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,682 | 1,098 | 12.79% |
| 1990 | 8,584 | -685 | -7.39% |
| 1980 | 9,269 | 1,165 | 14.38% |
| 1970 | 8,104 | 3,812 | 88.82% |
| 1960 | 4,292 | -66 | -1.51% |
| 1950 | 4,358 | 989 | 29.36% |
| 1940 | 3,369 | 384 | 12.86% |
| 1930 | 2,985 | -5,730 | -65.75% |