CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4908
Illinois · Cook County · 3,573 residents · 0.417 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 4908 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,929. Population has declined 9% since 2020. Median home value is $165,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
3,573
−9%since 2020
from 3,947 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,568 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 9,465 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
Unchangedsince 2020
from 40.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$65,929
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,620 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,739
+31%since 2020
from $19,591 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
−15%since 2020
from 0.458 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance20.1%
Professional, scientific, technical16.8%
Information11.4%
Retail trade8.6%
Other services4.2%
Education & health services3.3%
Public administration3%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$165,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $124,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$956
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $958 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.4% in 2020
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.9%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−16%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(52)
Black97%(3,828)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(10)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other1.2%(48)
Diversity Score7.4%(291)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black95%(3,396)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(140)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(37)
Diversity Score11.9%(424)
Diversity Score
12
+61%since 2020
from 7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.9 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 43.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
32.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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
22.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Female
44.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 79.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 97.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 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 3,573 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 $65,929 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 $165,400, and the typical rent is about $956 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.7% 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 3.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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