CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 621
Illinois · Cook County · 3,841 residents · 0.095 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2highest WFH in IL#61 US55.2%#19highest education in IL#176 US91.2%#34highest density in IL#1218 US40,432/sq mi#91lowest young in IL27.7 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 621 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,462. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 91% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $626,500. At a median age of 27.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
91% 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
3,841
+4%since 2020
from 3,710 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
40,432 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 39,053 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.7
−1%since 2020
from 27.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$103,462
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $94,607 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$87,790
+28%since 2020
from $68,590 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.473 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.3%
Public administration16.3%
Information13.8%
Retail trade4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
Finance & insurance1.1%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$626,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $450,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,058
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,789 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.8% in 2020
73.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+27%since 2020
from 4.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(2,981)
Black2.8%(105)
Hispanic / Latino7%(261)
Asian7.9%(294)
Other1.9%(69)
Diversity Score42.8%(1,586)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(2,983)
Black0.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(417)
Asian9.8%(375)
Other1.2%(46)
Diversity Score46.9%(1,802)
Diversity Score
47
+10%since 2020
from 43 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
91.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.9 min
−8%since 2020
from 34.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
11.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
26.6%
−24.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
55.2%
+34.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
51.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
90.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
Female
46.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
Foreign born
9.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% 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 3,841 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 $103,462 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 $626,500, and the typical rent is about $2,058 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 91.2% 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 9.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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