CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 309
Illinois · Cook County · 2,818 residents · 0.158 sq mi
Notable rankings
#30highest WFH in IL#828 US43.2%#352highest density in IL17,835/sq mi#435highest per-capita income in IL$66,294#438highest education in IL64.6%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 309 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,485. Population has declined 8% since 2020. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $444,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,818
−8%since 2020
from 3,053 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
17,835 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 19,323 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
+6%since 2020
from 37.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$87,485
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $88,796 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,294
+14%since 2020
from $58,136 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
−5%since 2020
from 0.446 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.3%
Other services6.2%
Retail trade6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
Public administration4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$444,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $391,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,548
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,582 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
61.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+15%since 2020
from 4.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(2,110)
Black6.2%(188)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(325)
Asian9.8%(298)
Other4.3%(132)
Diversity Score62%(1,892)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(1,926)
Black2.4%(69)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(558)
Asian3.4%(95)
Other6%(170)
Diversity Score61%(1,720)
Diversity Score
61
−2%since 2020
from 62 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
64.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 68.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.1 min
−16%since 2020
from 37.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.5%
−18.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
43.2%
+25.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Female
47.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Foreign born
14.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% 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 2,818 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 $87,485 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 $444,300, and the typical rent is about $1,548 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 64.6% 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 5.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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