CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3812
Illinois · Cook County · 1,952 residents · 0.1 sq mi
Notable rankings
#8highest WFH in IL#218 US49.3%#303highest density in IL19,520/sq mi#311highest high poverty in IL28.6%#382lowest low income in IL$46,407TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 3812 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,407. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $405,400. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,952
−1%since 2020
from 1,980 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
19,520 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 19,800 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
+16%since 2020
from 36.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,407
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,188 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,864
+50%since 2020
from $29,192 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.558
+36%since 2020
from 0.410 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.4%
Other services17%
Public administration15.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Finance & insurance2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$405,400
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $165,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,333
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,018 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
60.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.4%
+30.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.7
+176%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(26)
Black92.8%(1,837)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(85)
Diversity Score17.1%(339)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(75)
Black89.7%(1,750)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(127)
Diversity Score23.8%(465)
Diversity Score
24
+39%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 90.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.5 min
−19%since 2020
from 32.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
31.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.0%
−41.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
49.3%
+44.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
19.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.6%
+27.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
63.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
Female
36.4%
−17.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
Foreign born
7.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 94.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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 1,952 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 $46,407 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 $405,400, and the typical rent is about $1,333 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.0% 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 28.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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