CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4212
Illinois · Cook County · 2,049 residents · 0.126 sq mi
Notable rankings
#100highest rent burden in IL77.6%#174lowest young in IL30.0 yrs#340highest high poverty in IL27.5%#357lowest low income in IL$45,550TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 4212 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,550. The census tract has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2020. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $225,000. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,049
+81%since 2020
from 1,133 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
16,262 / sq mi
+81%since 2020
from 8,992 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.0
−3%since 2020
from 30.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,550
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $19,716 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,817
Unchangedsince 2020
from $14,765 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
−18%since 2020
from 0.497 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information29.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Other services1%
Public administration1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$225,000
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $97,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,319
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $838 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
75.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
−22.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
54.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.6%
+22.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(19)
Black91.2%(1,033)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(56)
Diversity Score20.7%(234)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black93.3%(1,912)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(122)
Diversity Score15.7%(322)
Diversity Score
16
−24%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.2 min
−17%since 2020
from 38.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
26.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.9%
−17.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 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
35.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
Female
53.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
Foreign born
0.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+21.0 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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 2,049 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 $45,550 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 $225,000, and the typical rent is about $1,319 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.0% 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 27.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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