CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6811
Illinois · Cook County · 2,367 residents · 0.252 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 6811 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,827. 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 has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $152,700. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 65% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,367
−1%since 2020
from 2,381 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,393 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 9,448 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
+18%since 2020
from 28.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$28,827
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $22,762 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,799
+56%since 2020
from $11,393 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
−12%since 2020
from 0.581 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information32.2%
Wholesale trade5.6%
Other services3.5%
Public administration3.5%
Retail trade2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$152,700
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,203
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $956 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.9%
+31.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
48.1% rent
Vacancy rate
28.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+84%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.3%(6)
Black96.5%(2,298)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(59)
Asian0%(1)
Other0.7%(17)
Diversity Score8.5%(202)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.2%(4)
Black79.8%(1,889)
Hispanic / Latino20%(474)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.4%(956)
Diversity Score
40
+376%since 2020
from 8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.3 min
−30%since 2020
from 43.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.2%
+21.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.6%
−34.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% 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
29.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
19.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.1%
+22.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
Female
52.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
Foreign born
8.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+32.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% 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 2,367 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 $28,827 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 $152,700, and the typical rent is about $1,203 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.6% 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 42.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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