CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2504
Illinois · Cook County · 5,733 residents · 0.505 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 2504 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,723. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $257,300. Households here earn about 43% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% 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
5,733
+5%since 2020
from 5,471 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
11,352 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 10,834 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
+9%since 2020
from 34.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,723
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $48,101 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,616
−28%since 2020
from $33,963 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
−35%since 2020
from 0.625 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.8%
Finance & insurance11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
Information10.4%
Other services10.3%
Public administration6.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$257,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $213,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,392
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,055 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
45.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
54.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+22%since 2020
from 4.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(183)
Black77.2%(4,224)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(966)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(98)
Diversity Score46.4%(2,539)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(108)
Black62.1%(3,562)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(1,751)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(312)
Diversity Score64.7%(3,708)
Diversity Score
65
+39%since 2020
from 46 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.9 min
−13%since 2020
from 36.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
18.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 60.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
Female
55.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
Foreign born
14.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% 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 5,733 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 $47,723 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 $257,300, and the typical rent is about $1,392 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.3% 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 15.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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