CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5906
Illinois · Cook County · 3,706 residents · 0.134 sq mi
Notable rankings
#120highest density in IL27,657/sq mi#191highest foreign-born in IL39.0%#245lowest low broadband in IL79.4%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 5906 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,114. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $258,900.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
3,706
+4%since 2020
from 3,550 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
27,657 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 26,493 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+19%since 2020
from 35.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$95,114
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,625 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,941
+31%since 2020
from $27,375 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+6%since 2020
from 0.377 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.3%
Wholesale trade7.8%
Information5.8%
Other services4.1%
Public administration4.1%
Finance & insurance2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$258,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $175,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,046
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $927 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 60.3% in 2020
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
−3%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic24%(853)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino52.6%(1,868)
Asian22.1%(785)
Other1.2%(44)
Diversity Score77%(2,735)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.3%(604)
Black3.5%(131)
Hispanic / Latino67%(2,482)
Asian11.9%(440)
Other1.3%(49)
Diversity Score63.7%(2,360)
Diversity Score
64
−17%since 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.5 min
+17%since 2020
from 27.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Female
44.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Foreign born
39.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
33.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
55.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% 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 3,706 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 $95,114 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 $258,900, and the typical rent is about $1,046 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.1% 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 13.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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