CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3511
Illinois · Cook County · 2,000 residents · 0.134 sq mi
Notable rankings
#8lowest low rent in IL#148 US$381#17lowest low income in IL#190 US$15,921#35highest high poverty in IL#638 US53.9%#135lowest young in IL29.1 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 3511 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,921. Population has declined 14% since 2020. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 53.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 81% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
4% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,000
−14%since 2020
from 2,327 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
14,925 / sq mi
−14%since 2020
from 17,366 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.1
+20%since 2020
from 24.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$15,921
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $12,328 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,768
+47%since 2020
from $10,747 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
53.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.570
+1%since 2020
from 0.564 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
Wholesale trade12.9%
Other services6.5%
Public administration3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$289,300
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$381
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $466 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
4.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
95.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
18.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1%(23)
Black89.7%(2,088)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(184)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(32)
Diversity Score23.5%(548)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(29)
Black84.4%(1,688)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(229)
Asian1.3%(26)
Other1.4%(28)
Diversity Score34.2%(685)
Diversity Score
34
+45%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.2 min
−10%since 2020
from 35.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
19.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.8%
+20.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
29.6%
−13.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% 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
49.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
42.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 68.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.9%
+20.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
33.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
Female
66.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
Foreign born
4.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 97.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% 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 2,000 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 $15,921 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 $289,300, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.2% 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 53.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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