CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4305
Illinois · Cook County · 3,531 residents · 0.132 sq mi
Notable rankings
#139highest density in IL26,750/sq mi#164lowest low income in IL$33,322#365highest commute in IL35.8 min#429lowest low broadband in IL82.7%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 4305 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,322. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $261,700. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 60% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,531
+3%since 2020
from 3,427 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
26,750 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 25,962 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+12%since 2020
from 39.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$33,322
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $21,973 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,630
+47%since 2020
from $20,899 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
−16.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
−9%since 2020
from 0.554 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.5%
Finance & insurance8.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
Retail trade3.3%
Other services2.5%
Public administration2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$261,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $222,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$985
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $896 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
10.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
89.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−15.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 61.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.9
−23%since 2020
from 10.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(47)
Black97.1%(3,329)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(14)
Diversity Score7%(240)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(1)
Black98.1%(3,464)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(66)
Diversity Score4.7%(164)
Diversity Score
5
−34%since 2020
from 7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 77.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.8 min
−23%since 2020
from 46.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
37.6%
−14.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% 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
65.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
Female
56.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 99.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.9% 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 3,531 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 $33,322 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 $261,700, and the typical rent is about $985 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.6% 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 22.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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