CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4906
Illinois · Cook County · 1,344 residents · 0.264 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 4906 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,498. Population has declined 9% since 2020. Median home value is $163,400.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% 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
1,344
−9%since 2020
from 1,482 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,091 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 5,614 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
−15%since 2020
from 45.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,498
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $47,542 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,385
+33%since 2020
from $24,279 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
−10%since 2020
from 0.380 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.9%
Retail trade6.5%
Other services5.3%
Public administration5.3%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$163,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $129,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,668
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,859 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 73.6% in 2020
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2020
from 61.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−16%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic9%(134)
Black89.2%(1,322)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.8%(26)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.5%(363)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(63)
Black83.9%(1,127)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(92)
Asian3.2%(43)
Other1.4%(19)
Diversity Score36.1%(485)
Diversity Score
36
+47%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
39.0 min
+15%since 2020
from 33.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
24.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% 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
17.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
18.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Female
53.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Foreign born
7.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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 1,344 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 $71,498 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 $163,400, and the typical rent is about $1,668 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.0% 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 13.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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