Zion is a city located in Lake County Illinois. Zion has a 2024 population of 24,066. Zion is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -2.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,626 in 2020.
The average household income in Zion is $87,242 with a poverty rate of 14.5%. The median age in Zion is 32.3 years: 31.6 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Zion was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,589 | 43.1% |
| Black or African American | 5,817 | 23.68% |
| Two or more races | 4,356 | 17.73% |
| Other race | 2,589 | 10.54% |
| Asian | 875 | 3.56% |
| Native American | 344 | 1.4% |
| 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 | 8,727 | 2.77 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Married | 3,461 | 3.83 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Non Family | 3,147 | 1.12 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
| Female | 1,337 | 3.6 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Male | 782 | 3.24 | 37.6 | 62.4 |
3.56
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
55.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,046 | 6.91% |
| Associates Degree | 934 | 6.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,652 | 10.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 924 | 6.1% |
| High School Graduate | 5,089 | 33.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,312 | 8.67% |
| Some College | 4,182 | 27.62% |
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 | 5,387 | 4,933 | 1,083 |
| Hispanic | 4,793 | 3,441 | 586 |
| Black | 3,750 | 3,348 | 482 |
| 2+ Races | 1,749 | 1,521 | 356 |
| Other Race | 1,681 | 1,071 | 104 |
| Asian | 627 | 548 | 314 |
| Native American | 192 | 165 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.57%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,944 | $56,226 | $46,541 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,635 | $97,835 | $68,036 |
| High School Graduate | $32,515 | $39,023 | $29,975 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,546 | $30,859 | $19,843 |
| Overall | $39,501 | $44,924 | $36,122 |
| Some College | $41,862 | $44,643 | $38,988 |
$39,501
Average Earnings
$44,924
Average Male
$36,122
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.92% of Zion residents speak only English, while 33.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,714 | 1,415 | 24.76% |
| Hispanic | 9,948 | 904 | 9.09% |
| Multiple | 4,338 | 731 | 16.85% |
| White | 6,731 | 636 | 9.45% |
| Other | 2,581 | 282 | 10.93% |
| Asian | 867 | 91 | 10.5% |
14.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.5%
Male Poverty Rate
16.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Zion is Black, with 24.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Zion is Hispanic, with 9.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.21% |
| Some College | 10.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.67% |
| Female Employed | 8.28% |
| Male Employed | 3.91% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,771 | $105,302 |
| Households | $65,018 | $87,242 |
| Married Families | $103,184 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,708 | $51,075 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,568
Number of Veterans
1,380
Male Veterans
188
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 544 |
| Vietnam | 491 |
| First Gulf War | 485 |
| World War II | 15 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 452 |
| 55 to 64 | 360 |
| 65 to 74 | 359 |
| 18 to 34 | 224 |
| 75+ | 173 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 829 | 10.06% |
| Black | 457 | 10.71% |
| Hispanic | 330 | 5.33% |
| Other Race | 129 | 6.7% |
| 2+ Races | 98 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 44 | 6.25% |
| Native American | 11 | 4.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.3%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
62.84%
Born in Zion
83.47%
Native Born
16.53%
Foreign Born
7.45%
Non Citizen
9.08%
Naturalized
83.47% of Zion residents were born in the United States, with 62.84% having been born in Illinois. 7.45% 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 | 23,366 | -140 | -0.6% |
| 2028 | 23,506 | -140 | -0.59% |
| 2027 | 23,646 | -140 | -0.59% |
| 2026 | 23,786 | -140 | -0.59% |
| 2025 | 23,926 | -140 | -0.58% |
| 2024 | 24,066 | -140 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 24,206 | -134 | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 24,340 | -181 | -0.74% |
| 2021 | 24,521 | -105 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 24,626 | 1,121 | 4.77% |
| 2019 | 23,505 | -180 | -0.76% |
| 2018 | 23,685 | -234 | -0.98% |
| 2017 | 23,919 | -142 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 24,061 | -79 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 24,140 | -139 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 24,279 | -51 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 24,330 | 9 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 24,321 | -60 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 24,381 | -35 | -0.14% |
| 2010 | 24,416 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 22,866 | 3,091 | 15.63% |
| 1990 | 19,775 | 1,910 | 10.69% |
| 1980 | 17,865 | 597 | 3.46% |
| 1970 | 17,268 | 5,327 | 44.61% |
| 1960 | 11,941 | 2,991 | 33.42% |
| 1950 | 8,950 | 2,395 | 36.54% |
| 1940 | 6,555 | 564 | 9.41% |
| 1930 | 5,991 | 411 | 7.37% |
| 1920 | 5,580 | 791 | 16.52% |
| 1910 | 4,789 | -18,577 | -79.5% |