CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2609
Illinois · Cook County · 1,174 residents · 0.088 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 2609 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,495. Population has fallen 17% since 2020, a loss of 245 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $245,900. The poverty rate of 47.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 72% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,174
−17%since 2020
from 1,419 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,341 / sq mi
−17%since 2020
from 16,125 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+29%since 2020
from 31.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$23,495
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $17,019 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,939
+58%since 2020
from $11,358 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
47.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
−9%since 2020
from 0.557 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
Other services6.2%
Public administration6.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
Information3.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$245,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $217,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,255
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,045 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
62.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
−17.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
59.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.5
−18%since 2020
from 12.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.9%(141)
Black83.2%(1,181)
Hispanic / Latino5%(71)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(26)
Diversity Score36.8%(523)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.9%(57)
Black87.7%(1,030)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(41)
Diversity Score28.1%(330)
Diversity Score
28
−24%since 2020
from 37 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.1 min
−8%since 2020
from 34.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% 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
40.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
22.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
38.6%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Female
61.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.5%
+21.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 94.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% 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 1,174 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 $23,495 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 $245,900, and the typical rent is about $1,255 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.8% 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 47.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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