Population 13,556 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Englewood
Household size in South Englewood
| Period | South Englewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.47 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in South Englewood run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.90 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 South Englewood
| Period | South Englewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.1 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.0 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.5 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.5 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in South Englewood are younger than 40.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.0, a much bigger shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the east.
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 South Englewood
| Period | South Englewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.1% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.8 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head 23.2% of households in South Englewood, well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 8.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. South Englewood has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 South Englewood
Renters in South Englewood
| Period | South Englewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.9% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 65.6% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.3% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.8% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in South Englewood rent: 60.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than four in ten owners (44.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 South Englewood
| Period | South Englewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.0% of the housing in South Englewood, 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 is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, 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 South Englewood
| Period | South Englewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1945 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1953 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
South Englewood is a place of older homes: half were built before 1953, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1942 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
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 South Englewood
| Period | South Englewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $796 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $883 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $893 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,120 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$323 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in South Englewood costs $1,120 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $323 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.1% 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 southeast; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 South Englewood
Bachelor's degrees in South Englewood
| Period | South Englewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in South Englewood have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 20.7%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 9.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 South Englewood
| Period | South Englewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.6% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.6% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.7% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.2% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in South Englewood never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.6 points, 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 South Englewood
| Period | South Englewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in South Englewood: 16.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 6.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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).
South Englewood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Englewood | 2.42 | 40.5 | 23.2% | 60.8% | 14.0% | 1953 | $1,120 | 20.7% | 84.2% | 16.8% |
| Auburn Gresham | 2.68 | 41.3 | 26.1% | 41.1% | 15.5% | 1948 | $1,084 | 19.1% | 85.6% | 15.5% |
| Brainerd | 2.63 | 41.9 | 26.3% | 43.8% | 10.5% | 1949 | $1,064 | 18.8% | 89.7% | 20.4% |
| Chester Highlands | 2.83 | 37.1 | 40.3% | 56.9% | 15.1% | 1945 | $1,133 | 16.3% | 80.6% | 17.7% |
| Auburn Park | 2.19 | 44.9 | 18.7% | 63.1% | 18.8% | 1953 | $1,041 | 18.5% | 88.9% | 6.0% |
| West Englewood | 2.97 | 37.1 | 22.3% | 49.8% | 19.3% | 1944 | $1,272 | 11.0% | 77.1% | 17.5% |
| Becks Park | 2.54 | 42.5 | 27.4% | 73.3% | 20.3% | 1947 | $1,052 | 11.1% | 74.0% | 21.8% |
| Washington Heights | 2.69 | 41.7 | 19.6% | 25.9% | 9.4% | 1952 | $1,372 | 26.3% | 92.0% | 11.8% |
| Englewood | 2.63 | 40.4 | 23.5% | 64.2% | 24.1% | 1945 | $1,060 | 14.0% | 80.2% | 20.9% |
| Chicago Lawn | 3.25 | 33.3 | 23.4% | 46.6% | 8.9% | 1952 | $1,242 | 15.0% | 73.0% | 11.9% |
| Beverly | 2.70 | 43.7 | 8.9% | 15.6% | 9.2% | 1943 | $1,386 | 57.6% | 97.3% | 8.6% |
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 South Englewood. 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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