CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3501
Illinois · Cook County · 2,435 residents · 0.219 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4highest foreign-born in IL#620 US61.5%#108lowest young in IL28.1 yrs#195highest commute in IL38.1 min#275highest education in IL73.0%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 3501 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,295. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 28.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,435
−5%since 2020
from 2,562 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
11,119 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 11,699 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
28.1
−5%since 2020
from 29.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$58,295
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,352 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,939
+15%since 2020
from $45,837 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.594
+12%since 2020
from 0.530 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.2%
Wholesale trade9.8%
Finance & insurance9.6%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
Information7.3%
Public administration5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,387
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,256 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.2%(158)
Black34.9%(893)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(68)
Asian52%(1,331)
Other4.4%(112)
Diversity Score75.3%(1,929)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.6%(136)
Black31.6%(770)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian61%(1,485)
Other1.8%(44)
Diversity Score65.6%(1,597)
Diversity Score
66
−13%since 2020
from 75 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
73.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 76.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 99.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.1 min
+11%since 2020
from 34.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
31.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
32.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.3%
+20.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% 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
63.4%
+23.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 75.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
Female
43.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
Foreign born
61.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
41.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% 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 2,435 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 $58,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,387 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 73.0% 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 24.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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