Chicago Metro Area Population (1950-2026)
The current metro area population of Chicago in 2026 is 9,109,000, a 0.74% increase from 2025.
- The metro area population of Chicago in 2025 was 9,042,000, a 0.65% increase from 2024.
- The metro area population of Chicago in 2024 was 8,984,000, a 0.53% increase from 2023.
- The metro area population of Chicago in 2023 was 8,937,000, a 0.4% increase from 2022.
The full historical dataset is available for download here: Chicago Metro Population | Historical Data | 1950-2026.