What is the population of Chicago?

The population of Chicago, IL is 2,677,643.

Where is Chicago located?

Chicago, IL is located at latitude 41.850033 and longitude -87.6500523. It is in United States.

What is the area of Chicago?

The area of Chicago, IL is 606.424 km².

What is the elevation of Chicago?

Chicago, IL has an elevation of 179 meters (587 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Chicago in?

Chicago, IL is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is Chicago in?

Chicago is in the state of Illinois, United States.

What county is Chicago, IL in?

Chicago is in Nomós Aitolías kai Akarnanías, Illinois.

How has the population of Chicago changed?

The population of Chicago, IL has increased from 350 (1833) to 2,677,643 (2020), a change of 764940.9%.

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago: The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.

About

Chicago is a city located in the county of Nomós Aitolías kai Akarnanías in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,695,598 and a population density of 4,445 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,677,643 inhabitants.

The city was created 192 years ago in 1833.

Chicago is the largest city in Illinois and the third most populous city in the United States with 2.7 million residents as of July 29, 2023. Here are some key facts about Chicago:

History

Chicago was incorporated as a town in 1833 and as a city in 1837. It rapidly grew in the late 1800s due to industrialization and rail transportation. Huge economic and population growth turned it into a major metropolis.

Location & Geography

Chicago is located in northeast Illinois along the shores of Lake Michigan. The Chicago River runs through the city center, connecting to the Great Lakes.

Economy

Major industries in Chicago include finance, manufacturing, publishing, insurance, and food processing. The city is home to major corporations like Boeing, United Airlines, McDonald's, and Walgreens.

Culture & Sports

Chicago has world-class museums like the Art Institute of Chicago and a vibrant music scene. Sports teams include the Chicago Cubs baseball team and Chicago Bears football team.

Transportation

Chicago is a major transportation hub with O'Hare International Airport plus an extensive network of trains and buses operated by the Chicago Transit Authority.

In summary, Chicago is an international hub of commerce and culture known for its soaring skyscrapers, major industries, arts scene, and Midwestern charm. It is a highly influential American city.

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Quick Facts about Chicago

Population	2,677,643 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Illinois (United States)
County	Nomós Aitolías kai Akarnanías
Different from	Denver
Postal code	60655, 60827, 60601, 60601–60827
Phone Area Codes	773, 312, 872
Area	606.42 km²
Official name	City of Chicago
Continent	North America
Latitude & Longitude	41.8500,-87.6501
Legislative body	Chicago City Council
IATA airport code	CHI
Altitude	673 feet / 205, 176, 587 meters
Capital city	Chicago is capital of Cook County
Establishment	August 12, 1833 (192 years ago)
Time Zone	UTC−06:00, UTC−05:00
Local time	15:49:30 (12th May 2026)
Density	4,415 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-0.67% (2010-2020)
Weather	78℉ Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely 7-days weather

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Geography

Chicago is located at 41°51'0"N 87°39'0"W (41.850033, -87.6500523). It has 6 neighbors: Blue Island, Des Plaines, Evanston, Oak Park, Park Ridge and Skokie.

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Weather

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Skokie village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Chicago decreased by 0.67% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
1833	350	-	census
2010	2,695,598	99.99%	census
2011	2,708,114	0.46%	estimation process
2012	2,719,141	0.41%	estimation process
2013	2,725,731	0.24%	estimation process
2014	2,727,066	0.05%	estimation process
2015	2,724,344	-0.1%	estimation process
2016	2,716,723	-0.28%	estimation process
2017	2,711,069	-0.21%	estimation process
2018	2,701,423	-0.36%	estimation process
2019	2,693,976	-0.28%	estimation process
2020	2,677,643	-0.61%	estimation process

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Best Things to Do in Chicago

1Millennium Park

Rating: 4.8 (64593)

201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602, United States View details

Phone: +13127421168 | Website available

2Navy Pier

Rating: 4.6 (57884)

600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States View details

Phone: +13125957437 | Website available

3Wrigley Field

Rating: 4.8 (29262)

1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613, United States View details

Phone: +17734042827 | Website available

4Shedd Aquarium

Rating: 4.6 (26321)

1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States View details

Phone: +13129392438 | Website available

5The Art Institute of Chicago

Rating: 4.8 (25217)

111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, United States View details

Phone: +13124433600 | Website available

Where to Eat in Chicago

1Portillo's Hot Dogs

Rating: 4.4 (15685)

100 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States View details

Phone: +13125878910 | Website available

2Giordano's

Rating: 4.5 (11562)

130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, United States View details

Phone: +13126161200 | Website available

3Giordano's

Rating: 4.4 (9376)

730 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611, United States View details

Phone: +13129510747 | Website available

4River North - Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Rating: 4.5 (8858)

439 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States View details

Phone: +13128289800 | Website available

5Pizzeria Uno

Rating: 4.3 (3717)

29 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611, United States View details

Phone: +13123211000 | Website available

Where to Stay in Chicago

1Hyatt Regency Chicago

Rating: 4.4 (8720)

151 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, United States View details

Phone: +13125651234 | Website available

2The Drake

Rating: 4.4 (3761)

140 E Walton Pl, Chicago, IL 60611, United States View details

Phone: +13127872200 | Website available

3W Chicago - Lakeshore

Rating: 4.2 (2946)

644 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, United States View details

Phone: +13129439200 | Website available

4Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown

Rating: 4.3 (2571)

600 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States View details

Phone: +13129433800 | Website available

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown

5theWit Chicago - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

Rating: 4.4 (2529)

201 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601, United States View details

Phone: +13124670200 | Website available

theWit Chicago - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

Services and Civic Places in Chicago

1Willis Tower

Rating: 4.5 (20705)

233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, United States View details

Phone: +13128750066 | Website available

2Boeing Corporate Offices

Rating: 4.5 (112)

100 North Riverside, Chicago, IL 60606, United States View details

Phone: +13125442000 | Website available

3Illinois Office of Tourism

Rating: 2.8 (10)

100 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, United States View details

Phone: +13128144732 | Website available

4US Agricultural Department

Rating: 1 (1)

111 N Canal St # 1130, Chicago, IL 60606, United States View details

Phone: +13123533909 | Website available

5Agriculture United States Department

5800 W 69th St, Chicago, IL 60638, United States View details

Phone: +17084580655

6USDA Food & Nutrition Services

Chicago, IL 60604, United States View details

Phone: +13123531044 | Website available

People born in Chicago (200)

People born in Chicago, including Croatian-born NASA engineer Jacob Matijevic, politician Steven Schiff, physicist Charles H. Henry, .

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Alfred Zeisler (German film producer) he was born in 26/09/1897
Ann Hampton Callaway (American singer) she was born in 30/05/1959
Chic Johnson (American comedian) he was born in 05/03/1896
Sharon Mesmer (American poet) she was born in 05/12/1960
James D. Watson (American molecular biologist, geneticist, and zoologist) he was born in 06/04/1928
Robin Williams (American actor and stand-up comedian (1951-2014)) he was born in 21/07/1951
Dieter Lüst (German physicist) he was born in 21/09/1956
Richard Hamming (American mathematician and information theorist) he was born in 11/02/1915
Ray Ozzie (American businessman) he was born in 20/11/1955
Craig Reynolds (American computer graphics expert) he was born in 15/03/1953
Jack Dongarra (American academic) he was born in 18/07/1950
Nicholas Metropolis (Greek American physicist) he was born in 11/06/1915
Herman Goldstine (American mathematician) he was born in 13/09/1913
Gerald Weinberg (American computer scientist) he was born in 27/10/1933
John Chambers (American make-up artist and prosthetic makeup expert) he was born in 12/09/1922
Karl Malden (American actor (1912-2009)) he was born in 22/03/1912

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Chicago, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
458274	Paul Mitchell the School-Chicago	Chicago (IL)	60607
149639	VanderCook College of Music	Chicago (IL)	60616-3731
145600	University of Illinois at Chicago	Chicago (IL)	60607
460145	Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus	Chicago (IL)	60605
148982	Spertus College	Chicago (IL)	60605

Nearby Transit Stations (22)

Rail and bus stations connected to Chicago, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
CHI	Chicago Union Station	225 South Canal Street	RAIL
SMT	Summit	Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.	RAIL
LAG	La Grange Road	25 West Burlington St.	RAIL
HMI	Hammond–Whiting station	1135 South Calumet Ave.	RAIL
GLN	Glenview station	1116 Depot St.	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Chicago.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Pilsen Post Office	Chicago (IL)	60608
Chinatown Post Office	Chicago (IL)	60616
Twenty Second Str Post Office	Chicago (IL)	60616
Cardiss Collin Post Office	Chicago (IL)	60699
Chicago Cent Carrier Annex Post Office	Chicago (IL)	60699

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Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nomós Aitolías kai Akarnanías , IL. (more)

City Name	Population	Title
Agrínio	46,899	Largest city and municipality of the Aetolia-Acarnania regional unit of Greece
Náfpaktos	13,415
Mesolóngi	12,785
University Park	6,817	Village in Will County, Illinois, United States
Áyios Konstandínos	6,534
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Aitolikó	4,323
Amfilochía	4,022	Town
Panaitólion	2,935	Human settlement in Greece
Neochórion	2,827
Kainoúryion	2,790	Human settlement in Aitoloakarnania, Greece
Pálairos	2,589	Greek village in western Greece, human settlement
Astakós	2,569	Town in Greece
Katoúna	2,234	Village in Greece
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