CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6122
Illinois · Cook County · 4,038 residents · 0.347 sq mi
Notable rankings
#15highest commute in IL#699 US48.0 min#205highest high poverty in IL33.2%#226lowest young in IL30.8 yrs#321highest foreign-born in IL34.4%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 6122 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,256. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $148,400. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,038
+10%since 2020
from 3,678 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
11,637 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 10,599 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.8
+14%since 2020
from 26.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,256
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $27,382 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,364
+47%since 2020
from $13,893 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+19.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
−15%since 2020
from 0.469 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.4%
Retail trade13.8%
Finance & insurance11.7%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Other services1.9%
Public administration0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$148,400
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $158,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,080
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $762 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
67.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−58%since 2020
from 5.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.3%(231)
Black26.9%(989)
Hispanic / Latino64.4%(2,370)
Asian1.9%(70)
Other0.5%(18)
Diversity Score63.5%(2,336)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black27.4%(1,106)
Hispanic / Latino72.6%(2,932)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.7%(2,008)
Diversity Score
50
−22%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
62.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 68.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
48.0 min
+28%since 2020
from 37.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−25.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Female
46.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Foreign born
34.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
34.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
64.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% 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 4,038 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 $60,256 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 $148,400, and the typical rent is about $1,080 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.5% 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 33.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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