Chicago as a city is the largest and most populated in the state of Illinois. Going back to the past, around 200 settlers founded the city in the year 1833 and in a few years the population recorded a healthy 4000 individuals living in the city.
Chicago has a population density of 4572 persons per square kilometer. Since the past few years, the growth in terms of population has been minimal and also resulted in a population loss before 2015.Being a big city and resulting in a population loss in the past is something hard to digest but it is estimated that the city will have a higher population growth as compared to the current scenario in the years to come.
Chicago comprises of 50% White, 32% Black, 8% Asian, and Native American combined with other races make up the rest of the remainder.
Originally Published : Chicago Population in 2020
