Bridgeview, IL

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2021 Population

16,883

8.39% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

1.33% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.9%

3.12% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$58,371

5.93% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$202,400

1.76% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

7,639

8.12% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Bridgeview, IL had a population of 16.9k people with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $58,371. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bridgeview, IL grew from 15,576 to 16,883, a 8.39% increase and its median household income grew from $55,102 to $58,371, a 5.93% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bridgeview, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (64%), White (Hispanic) (12.8%), Other (Hispanic) (7.63%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.79%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.95%).

None of the households in Bridgeview, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

90.2% of the residents in Bridgeview, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bridgeview, IL are Northwestern College (260992) (183 degrees awarded in 2021) and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Bridgeview (171 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Bridgeview, IL was $202,400, and the homeownership rate was 67.1%.

Most people in Bridgeview, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Bridgeview, IL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Bridgeview, IL is home to a population of 16.9k people, from which 90.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 24.1% of Bridgeview, IL residents were born outside of the country (4.06k people).

In 2021, there were 4.99 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.8k people) in Bridgeview, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.17k White (Hispanic) and 1.29k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

90.2%

2021 Citizenship

88.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 90.2% of Bridgeview, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bridgeview, IL was 88.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bridgeview, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bridgeview, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
10.8k ± 1.01k
White (Hispanic)
2.17k ± 781
Other (Hispanic)
1.29k ± 580

26.3%

Hispanic Population

4.43k people

26.3% of the people in Bridgeview, IL are hispanic (4.43k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bridgeview, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
630,004 ± 19,002 people
India
162,094 ± 9,822 people
Poland
126,931 ± 8,704 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 630,004 Illinois residents, followed by India with 162,094 and Poland with 126,931.

Foreign-Born Population

24.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.06k people

26%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.05k people

As of 2021, 24.1% of Bridgeview, IL residents (4.06k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bridgeview, IL was 26%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bridgeview, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
317 ± 140
Gulf War (1990s)
101 ± 87
Gulf War (2001-)
52 ± 66

Bridgeview, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bridgeview, IL employs 7.64k people. The largest industries in Bridgeview, IL are Manufacturing (1,111 people), Retail Trade (1,066 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (990 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($73,889), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,714), and Construction ($52,712).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,278. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

7.64k

2021 Value

± 784

8.12%

1 Year growth

± 13.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bridgeview, IL grew at a rate of 8.12%, from 7.07k employees to 7.64k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bridgeview, IL, are Production Occupations (918 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (903 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (798 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bridgeview, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.64k

2021 Value

± 784

8.12%

1 Year growth

± 13.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bridgeview, IL grew at a rate of 8.12%, from 7.07k employees to 7.64k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bridgeview, IL, are Manufacturing (1,111 people), Retail Trade (1,066 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (990 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bridgeview, IL, though some of these residents may live in Bridgeview, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,388

Median earning men ± $5,702

$34,908

Median earning women ± $5,849

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,009), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,500), and Construction ($49,963).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,704), Construction ($52,862), and Manufacturing ($41,392).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$79.7B
Wisconsin
$55.8B
Michigan
$41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Bridgeview, IL awarded 354 degrees. The student population of Bridgeview, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 51 male students and 788 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bridgeview, IL are Black or African American (142 and 40.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (126 and 35.6%), White (65 and 18.4%), and Unknown (7 and 1.98%).

The largest universities in Bridgeview, IL by number of degrees awarded are Northwestern College (260992) (183 and 51.7%) and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Bridgeview (171 and 48.3%).

The most popular majors in Bridgeview, IL are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (113 and 31.9%), Registered Nursing (86 and 24.3%), and Medical Assistant (46 and 13%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2020 in Bridgeview, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 56%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 839 (6.08% men and 93.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 839 students enrolled in Bridgeview, IL, 6.08% men and 93.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 470 records, of which 94.9% were women and 5.11% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Dental Assisting
18 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
46 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
41 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Bridgeview, IL was Dental Assisting with 18 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Bridgeview, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northwestern College (260992)
183 degrees awarded
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Bridgeview
171 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwestern College (260992) with 183 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 29 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bridgeview, IL, which is 0.0892 times less than the 325 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 142 degrees mean that there were 1.13 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 126 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,280) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($195) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,548) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.977% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.61M), Some college (2.19M), and Bachelors Degree (2.07M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bridgeview, IL was $202,400 in 2021, which is 0.826 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $198,900 to $202,400, a 1.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Bridgeview, IL is 67.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bridgeview, IL have an average commute time of 33.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bridgeview, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bridgeview, IL is $58,371. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Bridgeview, IL was Census Tract 8209.01 with a value of $66,726, followed by Census Tract 8205.01 and Census Tract 8237.03, with respective values of $66,194 and $62,337.

Housing

Property

$202,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,173

$3,988

Median Property Taxes

±$457

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bridgeview, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bridgeview, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.1%

Homeownership

2021

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.1% of the housing units in Bridgeview, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bridgeview, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8209.01
Census Tract 8205.01
Census Tract 8237.03

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bridgeview, IL was Census Tract 8209.01 with a value of $66,726, followed by Census Tract 8205.01 and Census Tract 8237.03, with respective values of $66,194 and $62,337.

The following map shows all of the places in Bridgeview, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,371

Median Household Income

± $5,525

5.94k

Number of Households

± 709

In 2021, the median household income of the 5.94k households in Bridgeview, IL grew to $58,371 from the previous year's value of $55,102.

The following chart displays the households in Bridgeview, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bridgeview, IL is from Illinois.

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.479

2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2021, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0522% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.9%)
Carpooled (8.03%)
Worked At Home (5.6%)

In 2021, 82.9% of workers in Bridgeview, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.03%) and those who worked at home (5.6%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

33.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bridgeview, IL have a longer commute time (33.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.53% of the workforce in Bridgeview, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bridgeview, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bridgeview, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bridgeview, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bridgeview, IL (2.41k out of 16.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bridgeview, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87% of the population of Bridgeview, IL has health coverage, with 42.5% on employee plans, 22.3% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 0.941% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cook County, IL see 1046 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.853% decrease from the previous year (1055 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1046 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 314 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,046 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cook County, IL

Primary care physicians in Cook County, IL see an average of 1,046 patients per year. This represents a 0.853% decrease from the previous year (1,055 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cook County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13%

Uninsured

42.5%

Employer Coverage

22.3%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

0.941%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bridgeview, IL declined by 17.2% from 15.7% to 13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bridgeview, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.