Population 131 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Eileen
Household size in Eileen
| Period | Eileen | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.91 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.61 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Eileen is a place of small households, averaging 2.23 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.83 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Eileen
| Period | Eileen | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.3 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 59.1 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +20.5 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Eileen skews older: half of its residents are older than 59.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 Eileen
| Period | Eileen | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.6% of households in Eileen, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 Eileen
Renters in Eileen
| Period | Eileen | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.9% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Eileen is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (38.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally.
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 Eileen
| Period | Eileen | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Eileen than nationally: 6.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Chicago area.
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 Eileen
| Period | Eileen | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in Eileen leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. The Chicago area as a whole looks much the same.
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 Eileen
| Period | Eileen | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $859 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $947 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,062 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,268 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$409 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Eileen costs $1,268 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 23.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Eileen
Bachelor's degrees in Eileen
| Period | Eileen | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.4% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.8 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in Eileen (28.4%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Eileen
| Period | Eileen | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.7% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.1% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.9% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Eileen is a bit above the national rate: 90.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Chicago area as a whole looks much the same.
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 Eileen
| Period | Eileen | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.9% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Eileen has been strong: just 0.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
Eileen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen | 2.23 | 59.1 | 3.6% | 21.9% | 6.8% | 1973 | $1,268 | 28.4% | 90.9% | 0.9% |
| Coal City | 2.40 | 46.2 | 10.4% | 23.4% | 8.1% | 1981 | $1,182 | 21.5% | 92.5% | 5.3% |
| Carbon Hill | 2.43 | 61.6 | 4.1% | 13.5% | 3.2% | 1979 | $1,064 | 25.7% | 97.3% | 4.8% |
| Diamond | 2.79 | 38.1 | 18.7% | 22.3% | 2.5% | 1992 | $1,306 | 15.7% | 93.1% | 1.3% |
| Lorenzo | 2.51 | 48.7 | 9.2% | 12.2% | 19.7% | 1979 | $1,108 | 26.2% | 96.7% | 6.3% |
| Braidwood | 2.47 | 42.1 | 8.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% | 1992 | $1,101 | 17.4% | 93.6% | 2.3% |
| Godley | 2.57 | 45.7 | 17.9% | 10.6% | 3.7% | 1992 | $1,001 | 12.7% | 96.7% | 2.2% |
| Braceville | 3.00 | 33.2 | 17.0% | 13.4% | 5.3% | 1976 | $1,112 | 12.7% | 91.6% | 1.8% |
| Lakewood Shores | 2.94 | 40.9 | 7.8% | 20.5% | 14.7% | 1982 | $1,058 | 12.5% | 96.8% | 11.0% |
| Wilmington | 2.50 | 41.9 | 8.7% | 29.1% | 12.3% | 1971 | $1,079 | 17.5% | 93.1% | 5.5% |
| Gardner | 2.64 | 38.6 | 16.4% | 26.5% | 8.4% | 1971 | $1,021 | 16.2% | 93.6% | 9.0% |
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 Eileen. 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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