CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5001
Illinois · Cook County · 3,283 residents · 1.024 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 5001 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,780. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $163,000.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
3,283
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,282 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,206 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,205 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
−16%since 2020
from 50.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,780
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,531 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,979
+6%since 2020
from $34,838 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
+9%since 2020
from 0.315 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.1%
Professional, scientific, technical17.1%
Information11.7%
Other services8.2%
Public administration3.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Retail trade2.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$163,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $130,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,197
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $923 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
42.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+4%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(42)
Black97.7%(3,206)
Hispanic / Latino1%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(187)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(15)
Black97.4%(3,198)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(45)
Diversity Score6.4%(209)
Diversity Score
6
+12%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.2 min
−11%since 2020
from 39.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 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
4.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 68.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
39.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
Female
58.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 61.2% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 97.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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 3,283 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 $73,780 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 $163,000, and the typical rent is about $1,197 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.2% 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 12.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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