CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 306.03
Illinois · Cook County · 1,996 residents · 0.045 sq mi
Notable rankings
#237lowest low broadband in IL79.0%#240lowest young in IL30.9 yrs#271highest commute in IL37.0 min#376highest high poverty in IL26.1%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 306.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,674. Population has fallen 15% since 2020, a loss of 359 residents. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $326,300. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% 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
1,996
−15%since 2020
from 2,355 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
44,356 / sq mi
−15%since 2020
from 52,333 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.9
−7%since 2020
from 33.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$49,674
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,760 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,670
+13%since 2020
from $42,044 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
−8%since 2020
from 0.522 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
Other services7.5%
Retail trade6.5%
Public administration6.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$326,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $281,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,185
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $913 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
9.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
90.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
59.5%
+30.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
−3%since 2020
from 6.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(1,076)
Black21.4%(504)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(411)
Asian11.8%(279)
Other3.6%(85)
Diversity Score87.5%(2,060)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(765)
Black30.3%(604)
Hispanic / Latino13%(259)
Asian14.6%(292)
Other3.8%(76)
Diversity Score90.2%(1,801)
Diversity Score
90
+3%since 2020
from 87 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
58.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.0 min
−11%since 2020
from 41.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
33.1%
−28.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.9%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
57.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
Female
48.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
Foreign born
24.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% 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 1,996 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 $49,674 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 $326,300, and the typical rent is about $1,185 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 58.7% 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 26.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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