Population 8,366 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Moreland
Household size in Moreland
| Period | Moreland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.14 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.35 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.63 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.14 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Moreland are large by national standards, averaging 3.14 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Households are largest in the center and smallest 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 Moreland
| Period | Moreland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.3 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.5 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.7 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.7, Moreland is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 33.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and 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 Moreland
| Period | Moreland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.5% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 35.8% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −17.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Moreland: 19.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 17.1 points since 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 Moreland
Renters in Moreland
| Period | Moreland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.1% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.5% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.6% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.1% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Moreland: 54.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly three in ten owners (28.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the west. The renter share is down 9.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Moreland
| Period | Moreland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.4 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Moreland than nationally: 11.4%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 7.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Moreland
| Period | Moreland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1939 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1938 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1939 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1941 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Moreland is a place of older homes: half were built before 1941, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Moreland has older homes than at least four in five Chicago neighborhoods.
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 Moreland
| Period | Moreland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $944 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $983 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,078 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,263 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$319 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in Moreland pays $1,263 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $319 a month since 2006–10, up 34%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 41.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are 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 Moreland
Bachelor's degrees in Moreland
| Period | Moreland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Moreland: 12.9% 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 4.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Chicago's 135 neighborhoods, only nine have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Moreland
| Period | Moreland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.0% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.5% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.4% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.5% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.5 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Moreland never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 15.5 points, a much bigger shift than 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 Moreland
| Period | Moreland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.7% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −13.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Moreland: 16.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 13.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Moreland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreland | 3.14 | 34.7 | 19.8% | 54.1% | 11.4% | 1941 | $1,263 | 12.9% | 82.5% | 16.4% |
| Austin | 2.82 | 39.0 | 21.6% | 56.4% | 8.6% | 1946 | $1,198 | 17.5% | 82.4% | 14.8% |
| Mandell | 2.81 | 34.3 | 29.1% | 66.3% | 8.8% | 1949 | $1,179 | 13.5% | 85.0% | 15.7% |
| Central Park | 2.68 | 36.9 | 28.9% | 74.6% | 15.4% | 1950 | $1,170 | 7.4% | 75.5% | 17.4% |
| West Garfield Park | 2.55 | 38.0 | 24.5% | 62.9% | 21.5% | 1939 | $1,391 | 12.6% | 82.0% | 18.2% |
| Ridgeland | 2.19 | 40.4 | 10.7% | 42.7% | 6.3% | 1940 | $1,370 | 71.9% | 97.6% | 6.4% |
| Whiskey Point | 3.28 | 35.0 | 24.9% | 56.9% | 8.6% | 1945 | $1,211 | 14.0% | 64.5% | 10.2% |
| Humboldt Park | 3.15 | 33.5 | 27.4% | 59.8% | 9.7% | 1942 | $1,383 | 23.5% | 77.2% | 10.8% |
| Beat 2535 | 2.69 | 37.3 | 9.6% | 52.8% | 7.9% | 1938 | $1,443 | 35.4% | 80.9% | 12.4% |
| Hermosa | 3.04 | 36.4 | 18.0% | 51.6% | 8.5% | 1939 | $1,296 | 22.5% | 73.8% | 5.8% |
| Hanson Park | 3.28 | 40.8 | 11.8% | 43.8% | 8.5% | 1941 | $1,300 | 14.5% | 65.4% | 8.0% |
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 Moreland. 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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