Steger, IL

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    9,418
    US Senator
    Dick Durbin
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Tammy Duckworth
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    39
    1.02% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.6%
    15.6% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $66,575
    11.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $156,700
    16.9% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    4,405
    4.51% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Steger, 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.

    97.4% of the residents in Steger, IL are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Steger, IL was $156,700, and the homeownership rate was 63.7%.

    Most people in Steger, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Steger, IL was 3 cars per household.

    United StatesIllinoisCook County, ILWill County, ILChicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WICook County (South)--Bloom & Rich Townships PUMA, ILWill County (South) PUMA, IL

    Population & Diversity

    Steger, IL is home to a population of 9.42k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.8% of Steger, IL residents were born outside of the country (735 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.78k people) in Steger, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.11k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 958 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.4% of Steger, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Steger, IL was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Steger, IL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.78k ± 596
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      2.11k ± 529
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      958 ± 416
    19.7%
    Hispanic Population
    1.86k people

    In 2024, there were 2.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.78k people) in Steger, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.11k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 958 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    19.7% of the people in Steger, IL are hispanic (1.86k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Steger, IL as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      637,284 ± 19,101 people
    2. India
      166,788 ± 9,961 people
    3. Poland
      117,148 ± 8,364 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 637,284 Illinois residents, followed by India with 166,788 and Poland with 117,148.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.8%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    735 people
    6.32%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    597 people

    As of 2024, 7.8% of Steger, IL residents (735 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Steger, IL was 6.32%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      232 ± 126
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      137 ± 91
    3. World War II
      88 ± 122

    Steger, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.69 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Steger, IL.

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    Health

    93.2% of the population of Steger, IL has health coverage, with 48.1% on employee plans, 16.6% on Medicaid, 15.9% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 2.44% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1,264 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1189 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 34.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 21% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    6.81%
    Uninsured
    48.1%
    Employer Coverage
    16.6%
    Medicaid
    15.9%
    Medicare
    10.3%
    Non-Group
    2.44%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Steger, IL declined by 12.9% from 7.81% to 6.81%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Steger, IL employs 4.41k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Steger, IL were Transportation & Warehousing (596 people), Manufacturing (595 people), and Retail Trade (570 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($89,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,917), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($68,269).

    Employment

    Occupations

    4.41k
    2024 Value
    ± 560
    4.51%
    1 Year growth
    ± 17%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Steger, IL grew at a rate of 4.51%, from 4.22k employees to 4.41k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Steger, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (579 people), Material Moving Occupations (514 people), and Management Occupations (408 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Steger, IL.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    4.41k
    2024 Value
    ± 560
    4.51%
    1 Year growth
    ± 17%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Steger, IL grew at a rate of 4.51%, from 4.22k employees to 4.41k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Steger, IL, are Transportation & Warehousing (596 people), Manufacturing (595 people), and Retail Trade (570 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Steger, IL, though some of these residents may live in Steger, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $60,473
    Median earning men ± $8,958
    $33,994
    Median earning women ± $8,783

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($133,286), Public Administration ($68,967), and Construction ($61,906).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,333), Retail Trade ($47,522), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($46,250).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.47%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (54.4%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.43%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Illinois

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    Dick Durbin
    Senator from Illinois2
    Assumed office on January 3, 1997
    Tammy Duckworth
    Senator from Illinois3
    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Steger, IL was $156,700 in 2024, which is 0.471 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $134,100 to $156,700, a 16.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Steger, IL is 63.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Steger, IL have an average commute time of 32.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Steger, IL is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $156,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$12,171
    $2,581
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$333

    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 Steger, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    63.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    73%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 63.7% of the housing units in Steger, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.3%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $66,575
    Median Household Income
    ± $7,697
    4.05k
    Number of Households
    ± 531

    In 2024, the median household income of the 4.05k households in Steger, IL grew to $66,575 from the previous year's value of $59,691.

    The following chart displays the households in Steger, 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 $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Steger, IL is from Illinois.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Illinois
    0.474
    2023 Wage GINI in Illinois

    In 2024, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.55% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.6%)
    2. Worked At Home (8.1%)
    3. Public Transit (4.28%)

    In 2024, 79.6% of workers in Steger, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.1%) and those who used public transit to get to work (4.28%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    32.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Steger, IL have a longer commute time (32.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.97% of the workforce in Steger, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Steger, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Steger, IL have 3 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    12.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Steger, IL (1.19k out of 9.41k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Steger, IL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

    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.

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