CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5905
Illinois · Cook County · 1,630 residents · 0.221 sq mi
Notable rankings
#383highest foreign-born in IL32.1%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 5905 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,042. Population has declined 12% since 2020. Median home value is $356,800.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% 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
1,630
−12%since 2020
from 1,861 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,376 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 8,421 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
−2%since 2020
from 42.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,042
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,550 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,330
+54%since 2020
from $30,778 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
+19%since 2020
from 0.398 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.1%
Public administration7.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Information4.9%
Retail trade4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Education & health services1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$356,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $264,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,561
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $939 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−16.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% in 2020
44.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+32%since 2020
from 3.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.7%(367)
Black3.2%(60)
Hispanic / Latino42.6%(793)
Asian31.9%(594)
Other2.5%(47)
Diversity Score84.5%(1,573)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.8%(371)
Black5.8%(94)
Hispanic / Latino46.3%(755)
Asian20.5%(334)
Other4.7%(76)
Diversity Score85.8%(1,398)
Diversity Score
86
+2%since 2020
from 84 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.5%
+18.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.2 min
−10%since 2020
from 30.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
27.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
Female
49.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
Foreign born
32.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
31.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% 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 1,630 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 $71,042 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 $356,800, and the typical rent is about $1,561 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.5% 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 12.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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