Population 15,094 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Midlothian
Household size in Midlothian
| Period | Midlothian | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.36 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Midlothian run a little small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.85 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the east.
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 Midlothian
| Period | Midlothian | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.3 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.3 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Midlothian are younger than 40.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the north.
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 Midlothian
| Period | Midlothian | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Midlothian (9.7%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Midlothian
Renters in Midlothian
| Period | Midlothian | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Midlothian is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.9% 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 (37.5%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Midlothian
| Period | Midlothian | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.6% of homes in Midlothian are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.1 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Midlothian
| Period | Midlothian | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Midlothian is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, 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 center.
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 Midlothian
| Period | Midlothian | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,003 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $970 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,089 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,435 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$432 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Midlothian costs $1,435 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $432 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 42.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the east.
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 Midlothian
Bachelor's degrees in Midlothian
| Period | Midlothian | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Midlothian: 19.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Midlothian has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Illinois cities.
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 Midlothian
| Period | Midlothian | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.2% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.1% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.5% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.2% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Midlothian is close to the national rate: 88.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.0 points, as it has nationally.
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 Midlothian
| Period | Midlothian | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.0%, unemployment in Midlothian is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 6.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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).
Midlothian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian | 2.49 | 40.3 | 9.7% | 23.9% | 5.6% | 1966 | $1,435 | 19.2% | 88.2% | 6.0% |
| Robbins | 2.56 | 36.8 | 16.3% | 42.5% | 18.4% | 1963 | $1,521 | 14.8% | 81.9% | 15.9% |
| Posen | 3.86 | 30.1 | 15.8% | 33.1% | 6.5% | 1971 | $1,395 | 12.5% | 81.7% | 5.0% |
| Crestwood | 1.98 | 51.8 | 6.6% | 23.0% | 5.9% | 1979 | $1,357 | 27.5% | 92.4% | 7.3% |
| Oak Forest | 2.65 | 41.8 | 9.4% | 18.4% | 4.9% | 1977 | $1,387 | 31.9% | 94.3% | 5.2% |
| Markham | 3.03 | 34.8 | 25.2% | 24.2% | 8.3% | 1965 | $1,593 | 17.1% | 86.8% | 8.4% |
| Dixmoor | 2.94 | 31.2 | 19.3% | 36.0% | 22.8% | 1970 | $1,269 | 7.7% | 84.0% | 6.1% |
| Blue Island | 2.68 | 37.1 | 13.5% | 47.4% | 6.9% | 1962 | $1,192 | 20.2% | 80.8% | 15.5% |
| Alsip | 2.49 | 40.2 | 16.6% | 32.2% | 3.9% | 1974 | $1,250 | 18.7% | 89.4% | 8.6% |
| Harvey | 3.03 | 36.8 | 20.0% | 42.4% | 21.1% | 1961 | $1,060 | 10.8% | 76.4% | 13.2% |
| Hazel Crest | 2.70 | 42.8 | 22.6% | 27.6% | 14.1% | 1969 | $1,340 | 27.3% | 90.8% | 12.5% |
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 Midlothian. 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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