NEIGHBORHOOD
North Austin
Illinois · Chicago · 21,059 residents · 1.16 sq mi
The short version
North Austin is a neighborhood of 21,059 people in Chicago. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. There are 18,154 people per square mile. Getting to work takes 40 minutes on average. 52% of homes are owner-occupied. The poverty rate is 22.9%, above the 12.5% national rate. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up North Austin; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
52% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
21,059
Population density
18,154 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.16 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$57,264
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,435
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
Retail trade8.9%
Information8.8%
Wholesale trade6.9%
Other services4.2%
Public administration3.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$267,174
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,177
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.2%
47.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.03 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
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-Hispanic2.4%(502)
Black64.7%(13,622)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(6,261)
Asian0.5%(99)
Other2.7%(575)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(502)
Black64.7%(13,622)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(6,261)
Asian0.5%(99)
Other2.7%(575)
Diversity Score
61
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
40.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Foreign born
13.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in North Austin, Chicago, Illinois?
North Austin, Chicago, Illinois has about 21,059 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in North Austin, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in North Austin, Chicago, Illinois earns about $57,264 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is North Austin, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In North Austin, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $267,174, and the typical rent is about $1,177 a month.
How educated are people in North Austin, Chicago, Illinois?
About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in North Austin, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in North Austin, Chicago, Illinois?
About 22.9% of people in North Austin, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024