CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4008
Illinois · Cook County · 2,909 residents · 0.19 sq mi
Notable rankings
#15highest high poverty in IL#302 US61.4%#55lowest low income in IL#779 US$23,059#65lowest young in IL26.0 yrs#106lowest low education in IL8.0%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 4008 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,059. Population has grown 34% since 2020. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 26.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 61.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 72% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,909
+34%since 2020
from 2,166 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
15,311 / sq mi
+34%since 2020
from 11,400 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
26.0
−13%since 2020
from 30.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$23,059
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $12,896 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,464
+21%since 2020
from $11,172 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
61.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 60.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.546
−5%since 2020
from 0.576 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.7%
Finance & insurance8%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
Other services4%
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
$840
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $917 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
2.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
97.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
63.0%
+63.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
−19.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1%(21)
Black93%(2,014)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(92)
Diversity Score16.7%(361)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black94.3%(2,742)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(83)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(84)
Diversity Score13.7%(400)
Diversity Score
14
−18%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.3 min
−17%since 2020
from 46.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
19.4%
−19.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
56.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
48.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.3%
−17.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
Female
60.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+25.3 ptssince 2020
from 66.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% 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 2,909 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 $23,059 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 $840 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 8.0% 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 61.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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