Data released in May 2011 from the 2010 Census showed Marina City’s population shrunk over the past decade. Census workers found 929 people living in 879 housing units, down 13 percent from 2000.

Racially, there were 15 percent fewer whites, 31 percent fewer blacks, but an increase in the number of Asians and other races.

(Photo) Racial mix at Marina City according to 2010 Census.

Census data was released for the 27th precinct of Chicago’s 42nd Ward and conveniently, everyone who lives in the 27th precinct is a resident of Marina City. All but 26 residents were age 18 or older. In 2000, there were 22 residents younger than 18.

The census was able to determine occupancy status of all but 17 of Marina City’s 896 residential units. It found 739 were occupied and 140 were vacant.

In 1965, an unofficial “census” by Marina City’s property manager showed a population of 1,279 residents.

Marina City population (2010 Census)

People selecting one race…

Race 2010 2000 Change White 724 848 -15% Asian 96 89 +8% Black / African American 65 94 -31% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 1 +100% Other 25 15 +67% Total 912 1047  

People selecting two races…

Race 2010 2000 White & Asian 6 3 White & American Indian / Alaska Native 4 9 White & Black / African American 2 1 White & Other 1 6 Black / African American & American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0 American Indian / Alaska Native & Asian 1 0 Other 0 1 Total 15 20

People selecting three races…

Race 2010 2000 White & Black / African American & American Indian / Alaska Native 2 1 Total 2 1   2010 2000   TOTAL POPULATION 929 1068 -13% Age 18+ 903 1046   Younger than age 18 26 22  

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Updated 25-Feb-18

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