CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 511
Illinois · Cook County · 1,851 residents · 0.063 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 511 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $161,900. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $740,200. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 94% more than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,851
+2%since 2020
from 1,820 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
29,381 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 28,889 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
+1%since 2020
from 33.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$161,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $142,708 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$83,665
+18%since 2020
from $70,890 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.0%
+18.6 ptssince 2020
from 65.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
+3%since 2020
from 0.467 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.3%
Other services7.2%
Retail trade6.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
Public administration3.9%
Information3.8%
Finance & insurance0.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$740,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $665,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,610
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,226 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
45.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
−2%since 2020
from 4.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(1,263)
Black1.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(294)
Asian5.6%(102)
Other7.4%(134)
Diversity Score60.4%(1,100)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(1,272)
Black0.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(380)
Asian4%(74)
Other5.8%(108)
Diversity Score60.1%(1,112)
Diversity Score
60
−1%since 2020
from 60 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
83.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 97.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.1 min
−10%since 2020
from 34.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
86.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
Female
55.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
Foreign born
7.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% 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 1,851 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 $161,900 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 $740,200, and the typical rent is about $1,610 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 83.2% 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 8.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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