CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2315
Illinois · Cook County · 6,045 residents · 0.386 sq mi
Notable rankings
#126lowest low income in IL$30,637#169lowest young in IL30.0 yrs#354highest population in IL6,045#370highest rent burden in IL64.1%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 2315 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,637. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $307,300. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 63% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,045
+6%since 2020
from 5,699 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
15,661 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 14,764 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.0
−22%since 2020
from 38.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$30,637
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $27,037 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,069
+33%since 2020
from $17,397 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.563
+16%since 2020
from 0.487 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.3%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
Retail trade13.4%
Wholesale trade11.6%
Other services2.6%
Information2.3%
Public administration1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$307,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $165,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,084
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,006 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
75.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.0
+64%since 2020
from 6.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(90)
Black72.6%(4,135)
Hispanic / Latino25.3%(1,444)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(30)
Diversity Score51.1%(2,914)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(270)
Black45.8%(2,766)
Hispanic / Latino46.3%(2,801)
Asian2.9%(177)
Other0.5%(31)
Diversity Score71.6%(4,330)
Diversity Score
72
+40%since 2020
from 51 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.8 min
+4%since 2020
from 33.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
28.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
41.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
Female
55.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
Foreign born
24.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 80.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.9%
−23.5 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.4%
+21.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% 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 6,045 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 $30,637 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 $307,300, and the typical rent is about $1,084 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.6% 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 26.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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