Population 35,158 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Calumet City
Household size in Calumet City
| Period | Calumet City | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Calumet City average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Calumet City
| Period | Calumet City | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.7 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.1 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Calumet City are younger than 39.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Calumet City
| Period | Calumet City | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in Calumet City (22.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Calumet City
Renters in Calumet City
| Period | Calumet City | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.4% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.0% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.3% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Calumet City than nationally: 44.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 38.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.4 points, mirroring the country. Only 20 of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Calumet City
| Period | Calumet City | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.1% of the housing in Calumet City, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Calumet City
| Period | Calumet City | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Calumet City is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Calumet City
| Period | Calumet City | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $878 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,003 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,036 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,293 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$415 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
Rent in Calumet City runs $1,293 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $415 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 39.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Calumet City
Bachelor's degrees in Calumet City
| Period | Calumet City | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Calumet City: 21.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.5 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Calumet City
| Period | Calumet City | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.6% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.3% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.5% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.8% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Calumet City is close to the national rate: 88.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Calumet City
| Period | Calumet City | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Calumet City runs well above the national rate: 11.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 13 of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Calumet City compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet City | 2.66 | 39.7 | 22.0% | 44.3% | 15.1% | 1964 | $1,293 | 21.8% | 88.8% | 11.2% |
| Burnham | 2.60 | 38.4 | 16.6% | 42.0% | 10.3% | 1968 | $1,260 | 15.6% | 84.5% | 10.2% |
| Dolton | 2.77 | 40.1 | 21.7% | 27.5% | 10.8% | 1964 | $1,579 | 21.6% | 93.8% | 13.2% |
| South Holland | 2.80 | 42.7 | 20.6% | 17.5% | 5.2% | 1967 | $2,106 | 24.5% | 91.4% | 11.0% |
| Hammond | 2.72 | 36.0 | 20.1% | 38.6% | 10.6% | 1954 | $1,161 | 16.7% | 82.2% | 7.0% |
| Lansing | 2.55 | 40.1 | 20.7% | 27.5% | 8.1% | 1965 | $1,376 | 28.3% | 93.4% | 9.4% |
| Phoenix | 2.59 | 36.2 | 22.0% | 26.2% | 13.5% | 1967 | $1,248 | 9.0% | 92.4% | 24.4% |
| Thornton | 2.33 | 44.1 | 10.1% | 15.8% | 3.6% | 1961 | $1,114 | 26.9% | 93.9% | 12.0% |
| Riverdale | 2.73 | 28.5 | 39.5% | 66.0% | 17.9% | 1953 | $1,005 | 12.2% | 86.6% | 21.4% |
| East Chicago | 2.75 | 36.1 | 22.4% | 57.1% | 19.1% | 1943 | $910 | 11.8% | 73.9% | 8.2% |
| Munster | 2.53 | 45.3 | 9.2% | 13.1% | 4.9% | 1975 | $1,678 | 50.5% | 95.5% | 5.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Calumet City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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