CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5302
Illinois · Cook County · 3,779 residents · 0.501 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 5302 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,800. Population has declined 10% since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $124,900. Households here earn about 48% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,779
−10%since 2020
from 4,185 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,543 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 8,353 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+14%since 2020
from 38.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$43,800
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $45,074 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,262
+8%since 2020
from $19,754 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
−9%since 2020
from 0.441 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
Finance & insurance12.6%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
Retail trade9.7%
Other services3.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
Public administration1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$124,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $80,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,338
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,208 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
50.2% rent
Vacancy rate
33.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+59%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(31)
Black93.7%(3,921)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(233)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.9%(623)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(136)
Black81.6%(3,085)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(508)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(50)
Diversity Score39.3%(1,483)
Diversity Score
39
+164%since 2020
from 15 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.7 min
−30%since 2020
from 43.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% 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
20.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
26.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
Female
47.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
Foreign born
9.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 92.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% 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 3,779 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 $43,800 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 $124,900, and the typical rent is about $1,338 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.7% 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 18.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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