Statistics for Cook County
Latest official figures for Cook County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 5,194,625 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 38 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 50,997 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 41,853 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 9.82 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 8.06 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 5.9 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 13.7 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 83,498 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 546,440.6 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 1.3 % | 2024 |