CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1508
Illinois · Cook County · 4,652 residents · 0.255 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 1508 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,443. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value is $352,700.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,652
−4%since 2020
from 4,871 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
18,243 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 19,102 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
−9%since 2020
from 41.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$92,443
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,155 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,607
+15%since 2020
from $35,203 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
−14%since 2020
from 0.456 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.9%
Other services10.6%
Public administration9.5%
Finance & insurance8.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
Retail trade7.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
Education & health services1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$352,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $312,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,377
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,050 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
−16%since 2020
from 4.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.7%(1,835)
Black2.2%(106)
Hispanic / Latino53.5%(2,605)
Asian1.3%(65)
Other5.3%(260)
Diversity Score71.1%(3,462)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(1,687)
Black0.9%(44)
Hispanic / Latino51.5%(2,398)
Asian3.3%(152)
Other8%(371)
Diversity Score74.4%(3,461)
Diversity Score
74
+5%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 77.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.6 min
+20%since 2020
from 36.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.9%
−19.8 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 74.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Female
44.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Foreign born
18.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
40.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% 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 4,652 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 $92,443 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 $352,700, and the typical rent is about $1,377 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.6% 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 8.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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