What Are People From Chicago Called?

Name: Chicago
Address: North America, United States

North America, United States

United States

People from Chicago are called:

People from Chicago are called Chicagoan.

Demonym:

Chicagoan

Pronunciation:

/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊən/

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About Chicago

Third largest city in the United States, located on Lake Michigan.
Major global financial center and home to the Chicago Board of Trade.
Known for its architecture, including the world's first skyscrapers.
Birthplace of modern blues and house music.
Famous for deep-dish pizza, hot dogs, and diverse culinary scene.
Important center for commerce, industry, technology, and transportation.

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,746,388 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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Etymology & Origin

From Miami-Illinois 'shikaakwa', meaning 'wild onion' or 'wild garlic', referring to plants that grew along the Chicago River.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Detroit

450 km east

People are called:

Detroiter

Indianapolis

297 km southeast

People are called:

Indianapolitan

Toronto

725 km northeast

People are called:

Torontonian

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,746,388 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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