CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4207
Illinois · Cook County · 2,424 residents · 0.251 sq mi
Notable rankings
#177highest high poverty in IL35.0%#230lowest low income in IL$38,076#231highest commute in IL37.7 min#464lowest young in IL32.9 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 4207 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,076. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 35.0% 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 32.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,424
−1%since 2020
from 2,452 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,657 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 9,769 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.9
−3%since 2020
from 33.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$38,076
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $24,979 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,800
+50%since 2020
from $16,585 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+20.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
−9%since 2020
from 0.489 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.4%
Professional, scientific, technical16.5%
Information8.4%
Retail trade5.8%
Other services3.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Education & health services2%
Wholesale trade1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,171
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,042 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
66.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
53.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
−16.1 ptssince 2020
from 67.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(22)
Black94.6%(2,319)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(58)
Diversity Score13.1%(320)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(22)
Black92.5%(2,241)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(62)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(99)
Diversity Score17.9%(433)
Diversity Score
18
+37%since 2020
from 13 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.7 min
−13%since 2020
from 43.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.5%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
22.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
36.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.4%
−17.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 67.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Female
59.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Foreign born
2.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 91.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% 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 2,424 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 $38,076 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 $1,171 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.4% 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 35.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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