Population 41,487 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dunning
Household size in Dunning
| Period | Dunning | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.79 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
At 2.60 people per household, Dunning sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.73, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 Dunning
| Period | Dunning | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.5 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Dunning skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.5, mirroring the country. Few Chicago neighborhoods are older: only nine of 135.
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 Dunning
| Period | Dunning | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Dunning: 7.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Dunning has a lower share of single-parent households than most Chicago neighborhoods.
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 Dunning
Renters in Dunning
| Period | Dunning | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.9% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.5% of households in Dunning rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 39.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.7 points, even as the national share rose. Few Chicago neighborhoods have a lower share of renters: only ten of 135.
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 Dunning
| Period | Dunning | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Dunning than nationally: 6.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Chicago area as a whole looks much the same.
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 Dunning
| Period | Dunning | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Dunning is a place of older homes: half were built before 1954, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Compared with other Chicago neighborhoods, though, Dunning has newer homes than most.
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 Dunning
| Period | Dunning | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $906 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $990 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,136 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,345 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$439 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Dunning costs $1,345 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $439 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the southeast.
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 Dunning
Bachelor's degrees in Dunning
| Period | Dunning | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.4% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.1% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Dunning than nationally: 28.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southeast.
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 Dunning
| Period | Dunning | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.5% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.2% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.9% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.1% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Dunning is close to the national rate: 89.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Dunning
| Period | Dunning | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.8%, unemployment in Dunning is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.1 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Dunning compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunning | 2.60 | 44.2 | 7.4% | 21.5% | 6.9% | 1954 | $1,345 | 28.1% | 89.1% | 5.8% |
| Montclare | 3.11 | 40.0 | 18.5% | 44.2% | 5.1% | 1953 | $1,385 | 22.2% | 82.5% | 6.4% |
| Schorsch | 2.81 | 42.8 | 9.3% | 31.1% | 8.9% | 1947 | $1,310 | 21.7% | 83.4% | 2.1% |
| Ellsworth | 2.63 | 40.8 | 12.0% | 37.2% | 9.4% | 1955 | $1,455 | 31.8% | 89.1% | 6.3% |
| Martin Luther | 2.80 | 40.6 | 15.2% | 35.6% | 9.8% | 1944 | $1,453 | 35.8% | 90.4% | 4.1% |
| Pottage Park | 2.68 | 39.8 | 12.3% | 40.6% | 5.7% | 1948 | $1,376 | 37.6% | 87.9% | 4.9% |
| Belmont Cragin | 3.23 | 36.8 | 16.4% | 45.0% | 7.4% | 1945 | $1,270 | 17.8% | 72.5% | 5.9% |
| Hanson Park | 3.28 | 40.8 | 11.8% | 43.8% | 8.5% | 1941 | $1,300 | 14.5% | 65.4% | 8.0% |
| Colonial Gardens | 2.37 | 43.6 | 2.6% | 29.5% | 6.8% | 1959 | $1,489 | 44.1% | 92.8% | 3.7% |
| O'Hare | 2.29 | 39.9 | 6.8% | 55.9% | 4.6% | 1975 | $1,396 | 39.3% | 91.3% | 4.2% |
| Norwood Park | 2.60 | 43.4 | 8.4% | 18.7% | 5.3% | 1954 | $1,639 | 46.5% | 93.7% | 4.4% |
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 Dunning. 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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