CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6408
Illinois · Cook County · 1,488 residents · 0.126 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 6408 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,833. Population has declined 12% since 2020. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $272,200. 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 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% 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
1,488
−12%since 2020
from 1,682 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
11,810 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 13,349 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+8%since 2020
from 35.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,833
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $46,944 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,984
+26%since 2020
from $25,367 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
+15%since 2020
from 0.438 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.2%
Information13.9%
Finance & insurance10.2%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
Other services7.3%
Public administration6.2%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$272,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $214,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,340
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $873 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.1% in 2020
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+15%since 2020
from 4.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.6%(330)
Black2.7%(45)
Hispanic / Latino76.3%(1,283)
Asian1.4%(24)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.3%(796)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.9%(385)
Black1.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino71%(1,056)
Asian2%(30)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.6%(798)
Diversity Score
54
+13%since 2020
from 47 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.5 min
−15%since 2020
from 36.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
−16.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.5%
−20.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Female
52.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Foreign born
27.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
25.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
60.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% 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 1,488 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 $51,833 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 $272,200, and the typical rent is about $1,340 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.0% 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 19.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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