CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2604
Illinois · Cook County · 1,511 residents · 0.127 sq mi
Notable rankings
#11highest high poverty in IL#239 US63.8%#40lowest low education in IL#995 US4.6%#376highest rent burden in IL64.0%#389highest commute in IL35.5 minTRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Population has grown 30% since 2020. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $161,200. The poverty rate of 63.8% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,511
+30%since 2020
from 1,158 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
11,898 / sq mi
+30%since 2020
from 9,118 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
−21%since 2020
from 45.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$11,257
−35%since 2020
from $17,281 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
4.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
63.8%
+43.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.537
+9%since 2020
from 0.491 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.7%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
Retail trade11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
Information2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$161,200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $146,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,333
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $871 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
77.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(11)
Black99.1%(1,147)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.4%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black82.9%(1,252)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(240)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(19)
Diversity Score36%(544)
Diversity Score
36
+1431%since 2020
from 2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 67.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.5 min
−3%since 2020
from 36.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.9%
+23.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
30.2%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+2.7 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
11.6%
−21.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
31.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
Female
60.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
Foreign born
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+23.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.4%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 1,511 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $161,200, and the typical rent is about $1,333 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 4.6% 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 63.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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