CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4601
Illinois · Cook County · 2,351 residents · 1.144 sq mi
Notable rankings
#29highest commute in IL#1144 US45.8 min#294lowest low income in IL$42,434#337lowest low broadband in IL81.3%#398highest high poverty in IL25.5%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 4601 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,434. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 433 residents. 17% 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 $147,500. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,351
−16%since 2020
from 2,784 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,055 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 2,434 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+23%since 2020
from 33.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$42,434
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $43,393 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,860
+11%since 2020
from $18,820 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+11%since 2020
from 0.392 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.1%
Finance & insurance12.8%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
Information8.6%
Other services5.6%
Public administration4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
Construction2.9%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$147,500
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $78,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,117
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $901 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
55.2% rent
Vacancy rate
33.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.7%
+18.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+93%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(80)
Black78.3%(2,181)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(441)
Asian1.3%(37)
Other1.6%(45)
Diversity Score45%(1,253)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.5%(177)
Black72.1%(1,694)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(382)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(98)
Diversity Score55.9%(1,314)
Diversity Score
56
+24%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
45.8 min
−3%since 2020
from 47.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
26.6%
+21.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.4%
−23.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% 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
36.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
18.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
37.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Female
62.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Foreign born
7.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% 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 2,351 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 $42,434 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 $147,500, and the typical rent is about $1,117 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.3% 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 25.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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