NEIGHBORHOOD
Ida B. Wells - Darrow Homes
Illinois · Chicago · 3,900 residents · 0.22 sq mi
The short version
Ida B. Wells - Darrow Homes is home to 3,900 people in Chicago. The median age is 25.5, younger than the US median of 38.9. 54.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Owners hold 6% of the housing stock. That trails the Chicago median by roughly 73%. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Ida B. Wells - Darrow Homes; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
median household income $20,901, below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
6% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context
Ida B. Wells - Darrow Homes compared with Chicago
| Measure | Ida B. Wells - Darrow Homes | Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $20,901 | $77,902 | 73% lower |
| Median home value | $280,969 | $334,100 | 16% lower |
| Homes that are rented | 94.1% | 54.0% | +40.1 pts |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.5% | 44.3% | −26.9 pts |
| Poverty rate | 54.9% | 16.8% | +38.1 pts |
| Foreign-born residents | 8.9% | 20.9% | −12.0 pts |
| Median age | 25.5 | 35.8 | 10.3 years younger |
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,900
Population density
17,411 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
25.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.22 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$20,901
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$15,717
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
54.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
Wholesale trade6.6%
Other services4.6%
Public administration1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$280,969
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$682
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
5.9%
94.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.13 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(48)
Black89.7%(3,498)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(229)
Asian0.7%(26)
Other2.5%(99)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(48)
Black89.7%(3,498)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(229)
Asian0.7%(26)
Other2.5%(99)
Diversity Score
24
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
29.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
36.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
44.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
37.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
34.8%
Female
65.2%
Foreign born
8.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Ida B. Wells - Darrow Homes, Chicago, Illinois?
Ida B. Wells - Darrow Homes, Chicago, Illinois has about 3,900 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Ida B. Wells - Darrow Homes, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Ida B. Wells - Darrow Homes, Chicago, Illinois earns about $20,901 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Ida B. Wells - Darrow Homes, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Ida B. Wells - Darrow Homes, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $280,969, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.
How educated are people in Ida B. Wells - Darrow Homes, Chicago, Illinois?
About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ida B. Wells - Darrow Homes, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Ida B. Wells - Darrow Homes, Chicago, Illinois?
About 54.9% of people in Ida B. Wells - Darrow Homes, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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