CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2522.02
Illinois · Cook County · 5,129 residents · 0.246 sq mi
Notable rankings
#156lowest low education in IL9.1%#246highest high poverty in IL31.2%#265highest density in IL20,850/sq mi#289lowest young in IL31.5 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 2522.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,875. Population has grown 17% since 2020. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $257,100. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,129
+17%since 2020
from 4,385 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
20,850 / sq mi
+17%since 2020
from 17,825 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.5
−17%since 2020
from 37.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,875
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $32,173 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,383
+30%since 2020
from $17,927 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
+3%since 2020
from 0.491 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.2%
Information10%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
Other services1.7%
Public administration0.7%
Wholesale trade0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$257,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $165,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,156
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,018 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
68.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
56.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+6%since 2020
from 5.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(69)
Black96.3%(4,221)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(38)
Asian1.1%(48)
Other0.2%(9)
Diversity Score9.1%(400)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.3%(15)
Black95.5%(4,899)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(80)
Asian0.8%(42)
Other1.8%(93)
Diversity Score10.9%(558)
Diversity Score
11
+19%since 2020
from 9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.7 min
−9%since 2020
from 35.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
27.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
+5.4 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
34.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Female
48.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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 5,129 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 $46,875 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 $257,100, and the typical rent is about $1,156 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.1% 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 31.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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