CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 312
Illinois · Cook County · 5,298 residents · 0.126 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 312 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,713. Population has fallen 15% since 2020, a loss of 937 residents. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $338,800. The poverty rate of 34.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 69% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% 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
5,298
−15%since 2020
from 6,235 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
42,048 / sq mi
−15%since 2020
from 49,484 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+9%since 2020
from 39.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$25,713
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $29,676 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,825
+26%since 2020
from $25,982 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.553
+6%since 2020
from 0.523 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
Retail trade3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Other services2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$338,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $268,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,033
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $814 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
81.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.2
+46%since 2020
from 9.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.5%(1,838)
Black31.8%(1,985)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(1,361)
Asian14.2%(887)
Other2.6%(164)
Diversity Score92.9%(5,792)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.1%(1,383)
Black44.2%(2,340)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(978)
Asian8%(425)
Other3.2%(172)
Diversity Score86.9%(4,604)
Diversity Score
87
−6%since 2020
from 93 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.2 min
+8%since 2020
from 31.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
38.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
61.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
Female
45.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
Foreign born
27.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% 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 5,298 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 $25,713 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 $338,800, and the typical rent is about $1,033 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 45.5% 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 34.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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