CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6121
Illinois · Cook County · 961 residents · 0.126 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 6121 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 18% 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 $221,400. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 69% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
961
−4%since 2020
from 999 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,627 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 7,929 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
+5%since 2020
from 34.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024961
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$26,250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $21,528 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,667
+24%since 2020
from $15,062 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
+6%since 2020
from 0.449 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.2%
Arts, entertainment, food8%
Finance & insurance7.4%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
Retail trade6.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$221,400
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $130,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,042
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $748 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
78.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.4
+39%since 2020
from 6.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black83.6%(835)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(164)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.3%(343)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(28)
Black61.6%(592)
Hispanic / Latino35.5%(341)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.7%(593)
Diversity Score
62
+80%since 2020
from 34 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.3 min
−13%since 2020
from 37.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
30.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% 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
31.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
18.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
Female
59.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.0% in 2020
Foreign born
8.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.8%
−23.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.2%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% 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 961 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 $26,250 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 $221,400, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.4% 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 24.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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