CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3815
Illinois · Cook County · 669 residents · 0.042 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 3815 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,738. The census tract has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2020. With a median age of 59.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 68% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
25% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
669
+55%since 2020
from 433 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
15,929 / sq mi
+55%since 2020
from 10,310 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
59.0
+23%since 2020
from 48.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024669
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$26,738
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $21,677 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,870
+20%since 2020
from $25,692 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.536
−7%since 2020
from 0.577 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.8%
Other services5.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,013
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $778 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
75.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3%(13)
Black94.5%(409)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(11)
Diversity Score13.3%(57)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4%(27)
Black90.7%(607)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(28)
Asian1%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.7%(145)
Diversity Score
22
+63%since 2020
from 13 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.9 min
−18%since 2020
from 36.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
34.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% 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
41.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
22.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.0%
+19.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.1%
+29.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
Female
49.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
Foreign born
6.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 98.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 669 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 $26,738 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 $1,013 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.3% 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 33.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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