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Census Tract 6119

Illinois · Cook County · 1,797 residents · 0.236 sq mi
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The short version

Census Tract 6119 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,724. Population has grown 16% since 2020. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 27.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 44.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Cook County median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
28% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,797
+16%since 2020
from 1,545 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,614 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 6,547 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.7
−5%since 2020
from 29.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
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20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,724
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $30,208 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,820
+2%since 2020
from $14,514 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
+9%since 2020
from 0.372 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,166
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $764 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
71.7% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
−25.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.5%
−22.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2020
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(37)
Black63.4%(980)
Hispanic / Latino34.2%(528)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60%(928)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.4%(7)
Black71.4%(1,283)
Hispanic / Latino27.8%(499)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.6%(928)
Diversity Score
52
−14%since 2020
from 60 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.3 min
+4%since 2020
from 36.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.6%
−24.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.4%
+34.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% 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
38.9%
−20.9 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
Female
40.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
Foreign born
10.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+24.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.8% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in this census tract?

this census tract has about 1,797 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 $47,724 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is this census tract expensive?

In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,166 a month.

How educated are people in this census tract?

About 12.1% 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 44.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.

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