| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | May 15, 2026, 7:02 a.m. |
| Last Updated | May 15, 2026, 7:02 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/economy/2026/05/15/chicago-population-increasing-covid-census |
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After declining by about 65,000 during the pandemic, Chicago’s population now
has grown for a third straight year, according to new data released Thursday by
the U.S. Census Bureau.
Those new figures show Chicago with 2,731,585 residents in 2025, an increase of
5,253 residents compared to 2024. It ...