CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1607
Illinois · Cook County · 6,093 residents · 0.299 sq mi
Notable rankings
#223highest commute in IL37.8 min#227highest home value in IL$579,500#280highest density in IL20,378/sq mi#346highest population in IL6,093TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 1607 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $579,500.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% 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
6,093
+4%since 2020
from 5,860 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
20,378 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 19,599 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
+3%since 2020
from 38.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$93,750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $76,829 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,398
+21%since 2020
from $43,464 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
+8%since 2020
from 0.437 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.2%
Retail trade10%
Other services5.3%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
Public administration2.5%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Education & health services1.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$579,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $484,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,376
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,270 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
51.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
−2%since 2020
from 6.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.7%(2,384)
Black2.6%(152)
Hispanic / Latino45.3%(2,654)
Asian8.8%(514)
Other2.7%(156)
Diversity Score77.5%(4,544)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.5%(2,408)
Black4.1%(252)
Hispanic / Latino42.2%(2,570)
Asian12.9%(784)
Other1.3%(79)
Diversity Score80.9%(4,931)
Diversity Score
81
+4%since 2020
from 78 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.8 min
−1%since 2020
from 38.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.5% in 2020
Female
49.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
Foreign born
26.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 85.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
31.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% 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 6,093 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 $93,750 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 $579,500, and the typical rent is about $1,376 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.9% 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 8.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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