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Calumet City, IL


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Calumet City, Illinois

Calumet City, Illinois, in Cook county, is 2 miles N of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 18 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The people of the city are in the Chicago metropolitan area. Calumet City has a population of 39,071.

The People and Families of Calumet City

In Calumet City, about 42% of adults are married. Calumet City has its share of unmarried adults.

Approximately 61% of Calumet City is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Calumet City.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Calumet City had a median family income of $45,998.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Calumet City residents, with $450. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Calumet City Housing

In Calumet City, 63% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Calumet City, 85% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in the city use public transportation more than most people in similar cities.

High Points

Calumet City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyCalumet City Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Calumet City Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Calumet City, IL

Comparing Calumet City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Women68
Senior Citizens64
Well-Paid Single Men56
Age of the Population42
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income45
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work37
Short Commute Times11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Affordability of Rents63
Housing Recently Built47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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