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Maywood, IL

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Village in Cook County, IL, US
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

23,201
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

34.6
years ∙ half population younger than 34.6, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
55.8%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

15.6%
foreign-born population
84.4%Native
15.6% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Maywood is a village within Cook County, Illinois, United States.
Location
Village in Cook County, IL, US
Co-ordinates
DEC41.879777° N, 87.844184° W
DMS41° 52′ 47.20″ N, 87° 50′ 39.06″ W

Population Density & area

8,530/sq mi (3,296/km²)
Total Area
2.72 sq mi (7.04 km²)
Land Area
2.72 sq mi (7.04 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

49.3% male
Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%
males per 100 females
Maywood 97.2
Cook County 95.3
Illinois 97.7

Nativity

15.6%
foreign-born population
84.4%Native
15.6% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Maywood 15.6%
Cook County 21.7%
Illinois 14.7%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

34.6
years ∙ half population younger than 34.6, half older
Maywood
34.6
Cook County
38
Illinois
39

Dependency ratio

Low High
61.9
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Maywood 61.9
Cook County 58.8
Illinois 63.5

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Maywood Cook County Illinois
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 25.9% 21.1% 21.8%
Working age (18-64) 61.8% 62.9% 61.2%
Senior (65+) 12.3% 16% 17%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 61.9 58.8 63.5
Child dependency ratio 41.9 33.5 35.7
Old-age dependency ratio 19.9 25.4 27.8
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
4.5%
Black
55.1%
Asian
1.3%
Hispanic
36.9%
Other
2.2%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
55.8%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Maywood 55.8%
Cook County 71.3%
Illinois 60.5%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Maywood population
Maywood Cook County Illinois
Hispanic or Latino 36.9% 26.8% 18.8%
Mexican 29.4% 20.1% 14.4%
Puerto Rican 4.2% 2.7% 1.6%
Cuban 0.3% 0.3% 0.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 3% 3.6% 2.5%
Not Hispanic or Latino 63.1% 73.2% 81.2%
One race 61.2% 70.2% 77.8%
White 4.5% 40.1% 58.1%
Black or African American 55.1% 21.8% 13.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Asian 1.3% 7.9% 5.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 1.9% 3% 3.4%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

67.7% family
Family 67.7%
Non family 32.3%
% family households
Maywood 67.7%
Cook County 57.6%
Illinois 62.2%

Average household size

3.11
persons per household
Maywood
3.11
Cook County
2.43
Illinois
2.46

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Maywood population
Maywood Cook County Illinois
Total households 7,413 2,100,230 5,036,449
Average houshold size 3.11 2.43 2.46
Family households 5,018 1,210,089 3,130,978
Average family size 3.91 3.22 3.14
Married couple family 2,848 816,830 2,282,435
Other families 2,170 393,259 848,543
Male householder 467 107,527 248,521
Female householder 1,703 285,732 600,022
Non-family households 2,395 890,141 1,905,471
One-person households 2,091 727,904 1,569,881
Male householder 834 323,475 712,191
Senior (65+) living alone 192 85,251 210,051
Female householder 1,257 404,429 857,690
Senior (65+) living alone 493 168,947 417,870
Other living arrangements 304 162,237 335,590

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

8,239
housing units
Maywood 8,239
Cook County 2,276,493
Illinois 5,457,452

Occupancy status

90% occupied
Occupied 90%
Vacant 10%
vacancy rate
Maywood 10%
Cook County 7.7%
Illinois 7.7%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

64.2%
Single family houses
Single family houses
64.2%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
35.8%
Mobile homes
0%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1938
Half of houses were built before 1938, and half after.
* The Census Bureau did not report an exact median year built for Maywood the estimate falls at or before 1939, the lower limit of the survey's reporting range.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
61.5%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
26.6%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
8.5%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
3.4%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Maywood Cook County Illinois
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.7 5.1 5.6
1–3 rooms 14.1% 20.8% 14.6%
4–6 rooms 54.5% 52.9% 50.9%
7+ rooms 31.5% 26.4% 34.6%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 3.1% 5.1% 3.1%
1 bedroom 9.6% 16.1% 11.5%
2 bedrooms 28.7% 30.4% 27.7%
3 bedrooms 36.3% 31.1% 35.8%
4+ bedrooms 22.3% 17.4% 21.7%
At a glance
Median year built 1938 1962 1971
Total housing units 8,239 2,276,493 5,457,452
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

60% owners
Renter-occupied 40%
Owner-occupied 60%
homeownership rate
Maywood 60%
Cook County 57.7%
Illinois 67.1%

Average household size

3.37
Owner-occupied
2.72
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Maywood 3.37
Cook County 2.64
Illinois 2.62

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Maywood Cook County Illinois
Total occupied units 7,413 2,100,230 5,036,449
Year moved in
2020 or later 21.1% 25.5% 23.3%
2010 to 2019 40.2% 38.6% 38.1%
2000 to 2009 14% 15.7% 17.3%
1999 or earlier 24.7% 20.1% 21.3%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 94.2% 96.7% 97.5%
1.01 to 1.50 2.9% 2.1% 1.6%
1.51 or more 2.9% 1.2% 0.8%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 10.3% 18% 11%
1 vehicle 42.6% 41.5% 35.7%
2 vehicles 27.2% 28.4% 35.1%
3 or more vehicles 20% 12.1% 18.3%
House heating fuel used
Gas 88.6% 81.7% 79.5%
Electricity 10% 16.1% 18.6%
Solar 0.6% 0.1% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0.1% 0.1%
All other fuels 0.5% 0.7% 0.8%
No fuel used 0.4% 1.2% 0.8%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0.7% 0.4% 0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen 0.7% 0.7% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0.8% 0.8% 0.8%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$229,800
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Maywood
$229,800
Cook County
$324,500
Illinois
$263,300

Housing Cost Burden

36.6%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
36.6%
Owners without a mortgage
19.9%
Renters
56.1%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Maywood Cook County Illinois
Property value
Median Value $229,800 $324,500 $263,300
Under $100,000 10.5% 6.7% 13.7%
$100,000 - $200,000 23.8% 15.1% 21.5%
$200,000 - $300,000 42% 23.2% 22.3%
$300,000 - $500,000 22.9% 33.3% 27.7%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0.5% 16.9% 12.1%
$1,000,000 and more 0.4% 4.9% 2.7%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 64.2% 62.4% 60.8%
Without a mortgage 35.8% 37.6% 39.2%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,964 $2,270 $1,987
Without a mortgage $893 $910 $792
Gross rent
Median rent $1,209 $1,435 $1,274

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

19.2%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Maywood 19.2%
Cook County 42.7%
Illinois 37.8%

Adults without a high school diploma

18.9%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Maywood 18.9%
Cook County 11.4%
Illinois 9.6%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

6,568
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
3.1%
K–12
71.9%
College / Undergraduate
19.8%
Graduate / Professional
5.2%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

30.8%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Maywood
30.8%
Cook County
41.2%
Illinois
41.4%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Maywood Cook County Illinois
Total enrolled (age 3+) 6,568 1,219,440 3,051,569
Nursery / preschool 3.1% 6.3% 6.3%
K–12 71.9% 65.9% 67.3%
Kindergarten 3.3% 4.8% 4.9%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 22.5% 19.2% 19.5%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 26.3% 20.2% 20.8%
High School: Grades 9–12 19.8% 21.6% 22.1%
College or graduate school 25% 27.9% 26.4%
College, undergraduate 19.8% 19.5% 19.8%
Graduate, professional school 5.2% 8.4% 6.6%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 30.8% 41.2% 41.4%
School type
Public school 84.2% 76.1% 80.5%
Private school 15.8% 23.9% 19.5%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

14,685
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
10.7%
9th-12th, no diploma
8.2%
HS graduate
34.8%
Some college no degree
19%
Associates degree
8.2%
Bachelors degree
12.4%
Graduate or professional degree
6.8%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
51.6% · 48.4%
9th-12th, no diploma
58.3% · 41.7%
HS graduate
51.8% · 48.2%
Some college no degree
50% · 50%
Associates degree
38.3% · 61.7%
Bachelors degree
27.7% · 72.3%
Graduate or professional degree
40.2% · 59.8%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Maywood Cook County Illinois
Population (25+) 14,685 3,641,534 8,767,004
Less than 9th grade 10.7% 6.2% 4.6%
9th–12th, no diploma 8.2% 5.2% 5%
High school diploma or GED 34.8% 22% 25.1%
Some college, no degree 19% 17.1% 19.2%
Associate's degree 8.2% 6.7% 8.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 19.2% 42.7% 37.8%
Bachelor's degree 12.4% 24.7% 22.6%
Graduate or professional 6.8% 18% 15.3%
High School or higher 81.2% 88.6% 90.5%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$45,247
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$35,617
HS graduate
$44,500
Some college or associates
$42,051
Bachelors degree
$61,667
Graduate or professional degree
$63,710

Poverty Rate

7.3%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
23.8%
HS graduate
13.5%
Some college or associates
13.1%
Bachelors degree or higher
7.3%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Maywood Cook County Illinois
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $45,247 $57,379 $55,582
Less than high school graduate $35,617 $34,572 $34,655
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $44,500 $39,646 $40,965
Some college or associate's degree $42,051 $45,983 $47,813
Bachelor's degree $61,667 $75,331 $73,326
Graduate or professional degree $63,710 $94,086 $91,623
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 23.8% 22.5% 21.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 13.5% 17.1% 14.4%
Some college or associate's degree 13.1% 12.5% 9.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher 7.3% 5.6% 4.5%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

17,878
residents 16 years and over
Maywood 17,878
Cook County 4,221,966
Illinois 10,264,353

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
52.9%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Maywood 52.9%
Cook County 61.5%
Illinois 61%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

40.3
years ∙ half are younger than 40.3, half older
Maywood
40.3
Cook County
39
Illinois
39.8
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

52.4% male
Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Maywood 47.6
Cook County 48.3
Illinois 47.6

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Maywood
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Maywood Cook County Illinois
Total labor force 10,281 2,794,546 6,674,020
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 2.5% 3% 4.1%
20 to 24 years 10.2% 8.7% 9.4%
25 to 29 years 11.4% 12.5% 10.9%
30 to 34 years 12.7% 12.8% 11.2%
35 to 44 years 23.6% 22.4% 21.7%
45 to 54 years 22.8% 19.1% 19.7%
55 to 59 years 7.9% 8.6% 9.3%
60 to 64 years 5.4% 6.9% 7.4%
65 to 74 years 3.2% 5.1% 5.2%
75 years and over 0.3% 0.9% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 52.4% 51.7% 52.4%
Female 47.6% 48.3% 47.6%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

57.5%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Maywood
57.5%
Cook County
66.2%
Illinois
65%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

63.7%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
52%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Maywood 52%
Cook County 61.8%
Illinois 60.7%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Maywood
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Maywood Cook County Illinois
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 18.4% 32.6% 41.2%
20 to 24 years 59.2% 74.8% 76.3%
25 to 29 years 72.6% 86% 85.3%
30 to 34 years 78% 86.6% 85.7%
35 to 44 years 77.1% 86.4% 85.7%
45 to 54 years 73.4% 83.3% 83.7%
55 to 59 years 71.5% 76.6% 76.8%
60 to 64 years 51.8% 61.4% 60.8%
65 to 74 years 21.5% 29.3% 27.5%
75 years and over 2.3% 7.2% 7.1%
LFPR by gender
Male 63.7% 70.9% 69.5%
Female 52% 61.8% 60.7%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 66.9% 67.2% 64.2%
Black or African American 54.2% 60.8% 60.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 50.7% 71.3% 71.4%
Asian 56.4% 67.9% 67.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 66.7% 68.8%
Some Other Race 59.3% 68.2% 70.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 67.4% 68.9% 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 64.5% 68.7% 70.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

7.7%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Maywood
7.7%
Cook County
7%
Illinois
5.8%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

9%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
6.2%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Maywood 9%
Cook County 7%
Illinois 6%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Maywood
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Maywood Cook County Illinois
By age group
16 to 19 years 22.5% 20.2% 15%
20 to 24 years 17.3% 12.3% 10.3%
25 to 29 years 10.5% 7.7% 6.8%
30 to 34 years 5.4% 6.1% 5.5%
35 to 44 years 3.8% 5.9% 4.7%
45 to 54 years 5.6% 5.4% 4.4%
55 to 59 years 8.9% 6% 4.5%
60 to 64 years 11.6% 5.7% 4.4%
65 to 74 years 0% 5.4% 4.4%
75 years and over 0% 5.1% 3.7%
By gender
Male 9% 7% 6%
Female 6.2% 7% 5.7%
By race, ethnicity
White 2.2% 4.7% 4.4%
Black or African American 10.9% 13.8% 12.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 25.4% 6.7% 5.9%
Asian 0% 4.6% 4.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 2.9% 3.4%
Some Other Race 2.8% 7% 6.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 4.8% 6.4% 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3% 6.6% 6.2%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

9,466
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Maywood 9,466
Cook County 2,597,162
Illinois 6,263,764
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

76%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Maywood 76%
Cook County 72%
Illinois 72%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Maywood, IL workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 5 workers
are employed in Health care and social assistance
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Health care and social assistance 18.4%
Transportation and warehousing 13.7%
Manufacturing 13.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Transportation and warehousing employs the most men — 18.8% of 4,874 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 28.9% of 4,592 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Maywood
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Maywood Cook County Illinois
Total employed population 9,466 2,597,162 6,263,764
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0.1% 0.2% 0.9%
Mining and logging 0.1% 0% 0.1%
Construction 3.8% 4.6% 5.4%
Manufacturing 13.7% 9.2% 11.5%
Wholesale trade 2.5% 2.4% 2.6%
Retail trade 6.8% 9.1% 10.3%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 13.7% 7.3% 6.3%
Utilities 1.1% 0.5% 0.7%
Information 1.1% 2% 1.7%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 3.7% 6.4% 5.8%
Real estate and leasing 2.9% 2% 1.6%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 4.8% 11.5% 8.8%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 8.4% 4.4% 4%
Education and health services
Educational services 5.6% 9.8% 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 18.4% 13.8% 13.8%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 1.5% 2.1% 1.9%
Accommodation and food services 4.6% 6.4% 6.3%
Other services 4% 4.7% 4.6%
Government 3.3% 3.5% 3.8%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

80% Private
Government 15.9%
Private Employment 80%
Self Employed 4.1%
Private employment (%)
Maywood 80%
Cook County 78.5%
Illinois 77.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

4.1%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 1.7%
Unincorporated business 1.6%
Unpaid family workers 0.8%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Maywood
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Maywood Cook County Illinois
Private wage & salary 80% 78.5% 77.7%
For-profit company employees 69.2% 67.3% 68.1%
Not-for-profit employees 10.8% 11.1% 9.7%
Self-employed 4.1% 9.3% 9%
Incorporated business 1.7% 4.3% 4.1%
Unincorporated business 1.6% 4.8% 4.7%
Unpaid family workers 0.8% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 15.9% 12.2% 13.3%
Local government 5.6% 7.4% 7.8%
State government 2.1% 2.7% 3.4%
Federal government 8.2% 2.1% 2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

12.8% WFH
Work from home 12.8%
Commute to work 87.2%
Working from home (%)
Maywood 12.8%
Cook County 18.9%
Illinois 15.9%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

34.4 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Maywood 34.4
Cook County 31.5
Illinois 27.8
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Maywood
Employed residents 16+.
Maywood Cook County Illinois
Total employed population 9,466 2,597,162 6,263,764
Worked from home 12.8% 18.9% 15.9%
Drove Alone 68.7% 54.8% 65.9%
Carpooled 9% 7.7% 7.8%
Public transportation 5.1% 11.8% 5.8%
Walked 3.5% 4% 2.8%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0.8% 2.7% 1.9%
Commuting population 8,090 2,059,892 5,176,936
Mean travel time (minutes) 34.4 31.5 27.8
Less than 5 minutes 1.1% 1.7% 3.1%
5 to 14 minutes 13.2% 14.7% 21.8%
15 to 29 minutes 32.9% 31% 33.1%
30 to 44 minutes 26.8% 27.4% 22.3%
45 to 59 minutes 11.4% 12.7% 10%
60 to 89 minutes 8.1% 9.8% 7.2%
90 minutes or more 6.4% 2.7% 2.5%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$52,758
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Maywood $52,758
Cook County $69,075
Illinois $65,575
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

99 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Maywood 99¢
Cook County 86¢
Illinois 81¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Maywood, IL workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$101,573
Workers in Utilities report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Utilities $101,573
Finance and Insurance $87,739
Professional and technical services $85,785
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Other services earn the highest median earnings — $157,688, compared to $53,151 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Professional and technical services earn the highest median earnings — $112,188, compared to $52,468 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Maywood
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Maywood Cook County Illinois
Median Earnings $52,758 $69,075 $65,575
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $54,284 $54,552
Mining and logging $— $76,500 $79,153
Construction $51,250 $65,555 $69,748
Manufacturing $53,806 $62,216 $65,309
Wholesale trade $62,740 $70,677 $68,228
Retail trade $37,426 $48,162 $47,237
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $55,593 $57,480 $60,707
Utilities $101,573 $103,406 $101,662
Information $— $92,365 $84,305
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $87,739 $102,973 $91,652
Real estate and leasing $36,719 $73,177 $70,473
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $85,785 $103,402 $99,457
Corporate management $— $103,505 $104,709
Administrative and waste services $41,922 $47,762 $48,943
Education and health services
Educational services $55,292 $70,418 $65,548
Health care and social assistance $44,271 $62,946 $60,191
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $36,667 $55,747 $53,253
Accommodation and food services $45,379 $40,560 $37,219
Other services $50,679 $53,861 $51,852
Government $83,125 $89,895 $82,226
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$82,344
Workers in State government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
State government $82,344
Local government $71,652
Federal government $57,355
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Local government roles earn the highest median earnings — $95,577, compared to $53,151 for all employed men
Female
Women in State government roles earn the highest median earnings — $79,853, compared to $52,468 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Maywood
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Maywood Cook County Illinois
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $50,979 $67,283 $64,241
Not-for-profit employees $50,337 $70,563 $66,448
Self-employed
Incorporated business $25,341 $76,012 $75,243
Unincorporated business $54,630 $48,471 $48,242
Government
Local government $71,652 $78,834 $70,623
State government $82,344 $68,572 $69,277
Federal government $57,355 $77,426 $78,457
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Maywood, IL workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$128,333
Workers in Law enforcement occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Law enforcement $128,333
Farming, fishing, and forestry $101,607
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $87,639
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Law enforcement occupations earn the highest median earnings — $128,333 versus $53,151 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Sales occupations earn the highest median earnings — $72,604 versus $52,468 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Maywood
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Maywood Cook County Illinois
Median earnings(Total) $52,758 $69,075 $65,575
Management and business
Management $83,611 $105,784 $101,188
Business and finance $66,667 $93,903 $89,539
Technology and science
Computer and math $84,250 $108,430 $105,993
Architecture and engineering $76,676 $98,059 $98,682
Sciences $73,603 $81,098 $80,320
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $55,677 $59,859 $58,871
Legal $— $134,665 $121,674
Education, Training and Library $34,303 $68,017 $64,259
Arts, design and media $— $73,218 $68,411
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $87,639 $94,037 $90,854
Health technicians $37,031 $59,947 $55,100
Healthcare support $44,317 $38,175 $37,977
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $43,679 $50,378 $58,469
Law enforcement $128,333 $99,268 $90,691
Other services
Food preparation and serving $41,943 $35,147 $32,384
Building and grounds cleaning $32,481 $37,374 $38,461
Personal care and service $36,389 $37,353 $35,797
Sales and office
Sales $52,902 $66,978 $63,665
Office and Administrative Support $43,940 $52,363 $50,140
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $101,607 $45,106 $43,416
Construction and extraction $72,098 $62,560 $66,484
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $56,203 $60,227 $62,306
Production and transportation
Production $52,631 $47,545 $49,771
Transportation $53,426 $57,667 $59,924
Material moving $43,487 $39,273 $40,369
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$68,815
Median household income in Maywood
Median household income (USD)
Maywood
$68,815
Cook County
$83,498
Illinois
$83,390
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Maywood, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$27,535
Per capita income in Maywood
Per capita income (USD)
Maywood
$27,535
Cook County
$49,329
Illinois
$46,406
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Maywood, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$84,141
Average household income in Maywood
Avg household income (USD)
Maywood
$84,141
Cook County
$120,717
Illinois
$115,638
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Maywood, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$84,141
Mean household income
$68,815
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Maywood $15,326
Cook County $37,219
Illinois $32,248
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Maywood
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Maywood and peer geographies.
Maywood Cook County Illinois
Total households 7,413 2,100,230 5,036,449
Median household income $68,815 $83,498 $83,390
Mean household income $84,141 $120,717 $115,638
Mean-median gap $15,326 $37,219 $32,248
Family households 5,018 1,210,089 3,130,978
Median family income $83,108 $104,836 $106,018
Mean family income $98,153 $146,525 $139,698
Mean-median gap $15,045 $41,689 $33,680
Non-family households 2,395 890,141 1,905,471
Median non-family income $37,446 $56,576 $50,093
Mean non-family income $47,053 $81,647 $71,668
Mean-median gap $9,607 $25,071 $21,575
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $27,535 $49,329 $46,406
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

78.5%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Maywood
78.5%
Cook County
79.5%
Illinois
77.9%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
31.7% of households (2,350) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $19,693
SSI (disability)
6.3% of households (469) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $9,157
Cash Assistance
2.9% of households (216) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $9,157
SNAP / Food Stamps
32.3% of households (2,394) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Maywood
Share of households receiving each income type
Maywood Cook County Illinois
Total households 7,413 2,100,230 5,036,449
Wage-based income
With earnings 79% 80% 78%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 32% 26% 29%
Average social security income $19,693 $22,847 $24,173
Retirement income 20% 20% 24%
Average retirement income $34,106 $37,167 $36,075
SSI (Supplemental security) 6% 5% 5%
Average SSI income $9,157 $11,086 $11,482
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 32% 16% 14%
Cash assistance 3% 3% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$83,108
Family households earn $83,108, compared to $37,446 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$68,815
Family households
$83,108
Nonfamily households
$37,446
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$102,204
Married-couple families earn $102,204, compared to $61,346 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$83,108
Married-couple families
$102,204
Other family types
$61,346
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Maywood
Median household and family income by household size in Maywood, compared with peer geographies.
Maywood Cook County Illinois
Total households 7,413 2,100,230 5,036,449
Household income by size
1-person $36,242 $48,382 $43,493
2-person $63,125 $97,963 $93,659
3-person $75,273 $111,363 $111,952
4-person $102,069 $128,693 $130,868
5-person $81,944 $114,901 $122,967
6-person $87,422 $122,540 $122,158
7-person or more $155,417 $127,581 $126,574
Total families 5,018 1,210,089 3,130,978
Family income by size
2-person $63,201 $91,796 $91,001
3-person $63,056 $106,175 $109,163
4-person $101,507 $128,647 $132,343
5-person $98,750 $114,772 $123,440
6-person $85,820 $121,855 $123,254
7-person or more $183,510 $122,776 $123,819
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

46.59%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
2.88%
of all household income
Top 20%
46.59%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn nearly half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 2.88% — meaning the top 20% hold 16 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$299,125
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
12.15%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
17.77%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $299,125 and hold 17.77% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 12.15%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
39.8%
$50K - $100K
27.8%
$100K - $150K
19.5%
$150K - $200K
6.3%
Over $200K
6.6%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

32.4%
of all households, 2,403 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Maywood 32.4%
Cook County 42.2%
Illinois 41.9%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Maywood
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Maywood, compared with peer geographies.
Maywood Cook County Illinois
Median household income $68,815 $83,498 $83,390
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 7.2% 6.1% 5.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.8% 3.7% 3.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.2% 6% 5.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 7% 6.3% 6.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.6% 9.4% 9.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.9% 14% 14.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.9% 12.2% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.5% 17.2% 18%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.3% 9.8% 10.1%
$200,000 or more 6.6% 15.2% 13.8%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 26.2% 22.1% 20.8%
Share below $75,000 53.7% 45.5% 45.3%
Share above $100,000 32.4% 42.2% 41.9%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.44
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Maywood 0.44
Cook County 0.5
Illinois 0.48
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$196,044
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Maywood
$196,044
Cook County
$322,201
Illinois
$296,721
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Maywood
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Maywood Cook County Illinois
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $27,861 $31,522 $33,491
Lower 20% $50,389 $64,781 $65,481
Middle 20% $86,396 $104,908 $104,097
Upper 20% $130,320 $172,082 $166,035
Top 5% threshold $220,167 $250,001 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $12,101 $15,164 $16,790
Lower 20% $39,007 $47,762 $49,203
Middle 20% $69,071 $84,058 $83,934
Upper 20% $104,484 $134,401 $131,544
Top 20% $196,044 $322,201 $296,721
Top 5% $299,125 $595,402 $533,114
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 2.88% 2.51% 2.91%
Lower 20% 9.27% 7.91% 8.51%
Middle 20% 16.42% 13.93% 14.52%
Upper 20% 24.83% 22.27% 22.75%
Top 20% 46.59% 53.38% 51.32%
Top 5% 17.77% 24.66% 23.05%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

White
Among the 684 White households (9.2% of all households), the median household income is $121,250.
Black
Among the 4,752 Black or African American households (64.1% of all households), the median household income is $62,212.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Maywood
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Cook County and Illinois.
Maywood Cook County Illinois
All Residents $68,815 $83,498 $83,390
White $121,250 $102,809 $90,723
Black or African American $62,212 $51,523 $50,704
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $77,643 $76,593
Asian $124,103 $104,713 $114,625
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $60,725 $73,176
Some Other Race $81,250 $71,722 $73,989
Two or more races (Multiracial) $68,821 $79,141 $79,574
Hispanic or Latino $81,866 $75,467 $77,559
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

15.5%
15.5% of residents, or 3,587 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Maywood
15.5%
Cook County
13.5%
Illinois
11.8%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

3%
3% of full-time, year-round workers, or 219 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Maywood
3%
Cook County
2.1%
Illinois
2%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

20.4%
20.4% of children under 18, or 1,214 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Maywood
20.4%
Cook County
17.9%
Illinois
15.1%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

13.9%
13.9% of adults aged 65 and older, or 396 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Maywood
13.9%
Cook County
13.4%
Illinois
10.4%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Maywood Cook County Illinois
Overall poverty rate 15.5% 13.5% 11.8%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 20.4% 17.9% 15.1%
Under 5 years 28.3% 17.6% 16%
5 to 17 years 18.4% 18% 14.8%
18 to 64 years 13.8% 12.1% 11%
18 to 34 years 13.9% 13.5% 13.5%
35 to 64 years 13.7% 11.2% 9.6%
65 years and over 13.9% 13.4% 10.4%
Poverty by sex
Male 15.4% 12.3% 10.7%
Female 15.6% 14.6% 12.9%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 3% 2.1% 2%
Worked part time or part year 10.3% 15.9% 14.5%
Did not work 26.3% 24.9% 21.1%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

17.1%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
17.1%
Family
14%
Nonfamily
23.7%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

14%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
14%
Married-couple
10.2%
Other families
19%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Maywood
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Maywood Cook County Illinois
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 14% 9.9% 8.2%
Householder under 25 years 63.3% 26.1% 27.3%
Householder 25 to 44 years 25.4% 13.1% 11.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 3.9% 7.4% 5.9%
Householder 65 years and over 8.6% 7.9% 5.6%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 23.7% 19% 19%
Householder under 25 years 41.4% 30.7% 36%
Householder 25 to 44 years 12.1% 10.7% 12.2%
Householder 45 to 64 years 33.1% 23.3% 21.9%
Householder 65 years and over 24.8% 23% 19.1%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
9.8% of White residents, or 220 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
14.6% of Black or African American residents, or 1,881 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Maywood
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Maywood and peer geographies.
Maywood Cook County Illinois
All Residents 15.5% 13.5% 11.8%
White 9.8% 8.1% 8.6%
Black or African American 14.6% 23.9% 24.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 53.8% 11.8% 13.1%
Asian 0% 11.7% 10.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 27.2% 20.9%
Some Other Race 17.6% 16.6% 15.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 19% 12.2% 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16% 14.4% 14%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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