CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1511
Illinois · Cook County · 5,408 residents · 0.255 sq mi
Notable rankings
#185highest commute in IL38.3 min#257highest density in IL21,208/sq mi#272highest foreign-born in IL36.1%#284lowest low broadband in IL80.2%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 1511 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,717. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $408,700.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,408
+1%since 2020
from 5,347 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
21,208 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 20,969 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
+3%since 2020
from 36.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$62,717
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,118 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,257
+8%since 2020
from $29,787 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
+3%since 2020
from 0.440 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.1%
Other services11.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
Information9.8%
Public administration9.8%
Retail trade6.1%
Wholesale trade6%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$408,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $294,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,268
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,084 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
53.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+47%since 2020
from 4.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.8%(1,754)
Black1.1%(58)
Hispanic / Latino60.2%(3,218)
Asian5.4%(288)
Other0.5%(29)
Diversity Score65.9%(3,523)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(2,204)
Black6%(325)
Hispanic / Latino49.7%(2,687)
Asian2.9%(159)
Other0.6%(33)
Diversity Score72.8%(3,938)
Diversity Score
73
+11%since 2020
from 66 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.3 min
+6%since 2020
from 36.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.5%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
18.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
Female
56.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
Foreign born
36.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
33.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
42.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% 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 5,408 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 $62,717 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 $408,700, and the typical rent is about $1,268 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.8% 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 17.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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