CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 106
Illinois · Cook County · 6,467 residents · 0.191 sq mi
Notable rankings
#59highest density in IL#1662 US33,859/sq mi#246highest population in IL6,467#275highest commute in IL36.9 min#484highest education in IL62.2%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 106 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $232,100. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,467
+2%since 2020
from 6,363 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
33,859 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 33,314 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
+9%since 2020
from 35.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,118 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,955
+13%since 2020
from $38,845 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
−11%since 2020
from 0.462 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.1%
Other services6.4%
Public administration5.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Finance & insurance2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Retail trade1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$232,100
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $232,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,556
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,078 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
57.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−21%since 2020
from 4.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(3,429)
Black20.9%(1,330)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(924)
Asian4.6%(292)
Other6.1%(388)
Diversity Score79.9%(5,082)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(3,857)
Black16%(1,036)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(876)
Asian4.4%(284)
Other6.4%(414)
Diversity Score74.3%(4,804)
Diversity Score
74
−7%since 2020
from 80 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
62.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 93.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.9 min
−8%since 2020
from 40.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
39.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
25.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
40.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 73.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Female
54.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Foreign born
16.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 6,467 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $72,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $232,100, and the typical rent is about $1,556 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 62.2% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 16.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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