CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3008
Illinois · Cook County · 3,764 residents · 0.126 sq mi
Notable rankings
#84highest density in IL29,873/sq mi#103highest foreign-born in IL42.8%#170highest high poverty in IL35.7%#200lowest low income in IL$36,349TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 3008 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,349. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $225,600. The poverty rate of 35.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
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
3,764
−5%since 2020
from 3,973 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
29,873 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 31,532 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+52%since 2020
from 27.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$36,349
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $27,474 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,827
+96%since 2020
from $10,095 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
+31.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.7%
−18.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
+52%since 2020
from 0.348 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing11.9%
Retail trade10.5%
Information7.6%
Finance & insurance3.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$225,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $187,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,164
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $856 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
72.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−44.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
−9%since 2020
from 6.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(56)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.3%(3,905)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(12)
Diversity Score4.2%(168)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.9%(258)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino90.6%(3,411)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(95)
Diversity Score21.7%(816)
Diversity Score
22
+414%since 2020
from 4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.8%
+18.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.5 min
−40%since 2020
from 37.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.1%
−24.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
Female
52.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
Foreign born
42.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+29.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
11.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
79.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% 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 3,764 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 $36,349 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 $225,600, and the typical rent is about $1,164 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.1% 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 35.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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