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Stickney, IL


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Stickney, Illinois

Stickney, Illinois, in Cook county, is 2 miles S of Berwyn, Illinois (center to center) and 7 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Stickney has a population of 6,148.

The People and Families of Stickney

In Stickney, about 47% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Stickney is known for having more men than similar villages. The village benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stickney had a median family income of $52,614.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Stickney Housing

About 77% of housing units in Stickney are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the village has been around for years.

Commuting

In Stickney, 77% of commuters drive to work. Residents of Stickney, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Stickney Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Stickney Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Stickney, IL

Comparing Stickney 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
Male Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens98
Well-Paid Single Men78
Racial Diversity79
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women66
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better65
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times34
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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