CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4005
Illinois · Cook County · 2,308 residents · 0.126 sq mi
Notable rankings
#158lowest young in IL29.6 yrs#232lowest low income in IL$38,373#242highest high poverty in IL31.2%#333highest density in IL18,317/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 4005 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,373. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than tripled since 2020, reaching $429,500. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 31.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 334%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,308
+9%since 2020
from 2,110 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
18,317 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 16,746 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.6
−1%since 2020
from 29.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$38,373
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $22,015 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,627
+65%since 2020
from $14,967 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
+6%since 2020
from 0.467 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.8%
Finance & insurance4%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Retail trade3.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$429,500
+334%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $81,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,114
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $929 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
91.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.2
+202%since 2020
from 3.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.8%(16)
Black97.5%(2,058)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(27)
Diversity Score6.1%(128)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(90)
Black92.1%(2,125)
Hispanic / Latino2%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(47)
Diversity Score18.7%(433)
Diversity Score
19
+210%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.2 min
−6%since 2020
from 35.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+27.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.4%
−24.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% 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
37.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
Female
53.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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 2,308 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 $38,373 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 $429,500, and the typical rent is about $1,114 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.3% 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 31.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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