CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2503
Illinois · Cook County · 5,144 residents · 0.239 sq mi
Notable rankings
#61highest commute in IL42.2 min#250highest density in IL21,523/sq mi#375lowest low broadband in IL81.9%#487highest rent burden in IL60.4%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 2503 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,573. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $299,100. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% 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
5,144
−5%since 2020
from 5,433 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
21,523 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 22,732 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
+26%since 2020
from 30.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,573
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $39,844 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,736
+33%since 2020
from $17,850 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+1%since 2020
from 0.453 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.8%
Professional, scientific, technical18.8%
Retail trade14.8%
Wholesale trade10.9%
Information3.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Other services0.9%
Public administration0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$299,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $225,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,256
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,083 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
49.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.4%
−15.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
−13%since 2020
from 5.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(129)
Black61.2%(3,326)
Hispanic / Latino33.7%(1,831)
Asian0.5%(28)
Other2.2%(119)
Diversity Score63.8%(3,467)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.9%(302)
Black55.9%(2,873)
Hispanic / Latino34.7%(1,785)
Asian1.5%(75)
Other2.1%(109)
Diversity Score70.4%(3,624)
Diversity Score
70
+10%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.9%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 79.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.2 min
+13%since 2020
from 37.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.4%
−20.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
Female
47.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
Foreign born
24.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% 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 5,144 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 $60,573 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 $299,100, and the typical rent is about $1,256 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.8% 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 21.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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