CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2603
Illinois · Cook County · 1,429 residents · 0.127 sq mi
Notable rankings
#27lowest low income in IL#341 US$18,344#27lowest low education in IL#725 US4.0%#110lowest young in IL28.1 yrs#111highest rent burden in IL76.6%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Population has fallen 20% since 2020, a loss of 348 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $242,600. At a median age of 28.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 39.9% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 28.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% 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
1,429
−20%since 2020
from 1,777 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
11,252 / sq mi
−20%since 2020
from 13,992 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
28.1
+2%since 2020
from 27.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$16,585
+69%since 2020
from $9,838 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.9%
−16.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.574
+13%since 2020
from 0.508 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance36.5%
Professional, scientific, technical36.5%
Retail trade20.7%
Information8.9%
Wholesale trade5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$242,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $179,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$994
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $866 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.5%
+21.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
68.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.2%
+39.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(21)
Black88.8%(1,578)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(176)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score25.2%(448)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.2%(31)
Black84.5%(1,207)
Hispanic / Latino13%(186)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score33.6%(481)
Diversity Score
34
+34%since 2020
from 25 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.2 min
−15%since 2020
from 45.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
33.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% 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
44.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.8%
−15.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
Female
46.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
Foreign born
9.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 69.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% 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 1,429 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $242,600, and the typical rent is about $994 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 4.0% 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 39.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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