| Source | WLS AM |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | May 18, 2026, 11:02 a.m. |
| Last Updated | May 18, 2026, 11:02 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wlsam.com/2026/05/18/chicagos-population-grew-to-2-73m-people-in-2025-per-latest-estimate/ |
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The [ City of Chicago’s ][1] population grew to more than 2.73 million people in
2025, an increase of more than 5,000 since the previous year, according to the
latest estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau.
By the numbers:
The new estimated population keeps Chicago as the third-most populous city in...