CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6118
Illinois · Cook County · 1,353 residents · 0.127 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 6118 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,875. Population has fallen 40% since 2020, a loss of 894 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $167,100. Households here earn about 38% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% 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
1,353
−40%since 2020
from 2,247 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
10,654 / sq mi
−40%since 2020
from 17,693 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+6%since 2020
from 37.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,875
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,321 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,438
+19%since 2020
from $19,697 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
−22%since 2020
from 0.452 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.3%
Finance & insurance18.8%
Professional, scientific, technical18.8%
Transportation & warehousing13.6%
Retail trade12.3%
Wholesale trade9.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$167,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $114,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$995
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $896 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
56.6% rent
Vacancy rate
27.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
55.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+19%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black63.5%(1,427)
Hispanic / Latino36%(809)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.4%(1,312)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black39%(528)
Hispanic / Latino61%(825)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.5%(805)
Diversity Score
59
+2%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 74.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.0 min
−9%since 2020
from 38.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.5%
+28.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.6%
−24.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
23.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
Female
49.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
Foreign born
21.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
46.7%
−23.5 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
53.3%
+24.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% 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 1,353 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 $51,875 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 $167,100, and the typical rent is about $995 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 4.3% 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 6.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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