CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3515
Illinois · Cook County · 973 residents · 0.064 sq mi
Notable rankings
#151lowest young in IL29.4 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 3515 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,206. Population has grown 36% since 2020. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
10% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
973
+36%since 2020
from 713 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
15,203 / sq mi
+36%since 2020
from 11,141 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.4
+1%since 2020
from 29.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024973
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$77,206
+240%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $18,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,768
+48%since 2020
from $26,928 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.9%
+26.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.6%
−26.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
−20%since 2020
from 0.600 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18%
Public administration12.5%
Retail trade11.3%
Information7.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$422,900
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,650
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $976 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
9.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
90.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
−26.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.9%(106)
Black51.8%(369)
Hispanic / Latino7%(50)
Asian24.4%(174)
Other2%(14)
Diversity Score80.7%(575)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.6%(113)
Black66.9%(651)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(130)
Asian6.8%(66)
Other1.3%(13)
Diversity Score64.5%(628)
Diversity Score
65
−20%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.2 min
−10%since 2020
from 27.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
23.7%
−27.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
35.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
Female
57.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
Foreign born
16.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 84.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% 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 973 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 $77,206 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 $422,900, and the typical rent is about $1,650 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.8% 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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