NEIGHBORHOOD
South Austin
Illinois · Chicago · 51,381 residents · 3.013 sq mi
The short version
South Austin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,827. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $242,634. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Chicago median. These figures are approximated by combining the 12 census tracts that make up South 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 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
51,381
Population density
17,053 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$44,827
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,737
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.8%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
Information10.2%
Other services7.7%
Retail trade6.1%
Public administration5.6%
Wholesale trade3.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Manufacturing0.2%
Education & health services0.1%
Construction0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$242,634
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,156
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.6%
64.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(1,854)
Black79.4%(40,806)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(7,377)
Asian0.2%(115)
Other2.4%(1,229)
Diversity Score43.3%(22,272)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(1,854)
Black79.4%(40,806)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(7,377)
Asian0.2%(115)
Other2.4%(1,229)
Diversity Score43.3%(22,272)
Diversity Score
43
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
24.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
36.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.7%
Female
54.3%
Foreign born
7.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in South Austin, Chicago, Illinois?
South Austin, Chicago, Illinois has about 51,381 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in South Austin, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in South Austin, Chicago, Illinois earns about $44,827 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is South Austin, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In South Austin, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $242,634, and the typical rent is about $1,156 a month.
How educated are people in South Austin, Chicago, Illinois?
About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in South Austin, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in South Austin, Chicago, Illinois?
About 24.6% of people in South Austin, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024