CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2228
Illinois · Cook County · 945 residents · 0.043 sq mi
Notable rankings
#91highest broadband in IL99.3%#201highest home value in IL$599,100#342lowest young in IL32.0 yrs#471highest foreign-born in IL29.3%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 2228 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,403. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $599,100. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $599,100, the poverty rate sits 78% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
945
−3%since 2020
from 972 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
21,977 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 22,605 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.0
−3%since 2020
from 33.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024945
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,403
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,125 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,290
+32%since 2020
from $33,588 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
+9%since 2020
from 0.404 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.7%
Finance & insurance10.3%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
Information6.5%
Other services4.2%
Public administration3.7%
Retail trade3.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Education & health services1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$599,100
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $238,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,474
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,141 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
87.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.2
+146%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.6%(268)
Black6.1%(59)
Hispanic / Latino65.5%(637)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score61.3%(596)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.5%(213)
Black12.1%(114)
Hispanic / Latino63.3%(598)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other1.7%(16)
Diversity Score66.7%(631)
Diversity Score
67
+9%since 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.2 min
−9%since 2020
from 29.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 77.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Female
45.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Foreign born
29.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
40.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% 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 945 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 $73,403 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 $599,100, and the typical rent is about $1,474 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.7% 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 22.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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