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Census Tract 6814

Illinois · Cook County · 1,811 residents · 0.25 sq mi
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The short version

Census Tract 6814 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,170. Population has fallen 25% since 2020, a loss of 608 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $93,500. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% less than the Cook County median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,811
−25%since 2020
from 2,419 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,244 / sq mi
−25%since 2020
from 9,676 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.9
+26%since 2020
from 38.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
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20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,170
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $45,128 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,965
+19%since 2020
from $18,533 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
+24%since 2020
from 0.390 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance23.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical23.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $87,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,627
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $861 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+20.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
45.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.1%
+21.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−3%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2020
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black94%(2,274)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(84)
Diversity Score14.3%(346)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.2%(3)
Black91.8%(1,663)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other8%(144)
Diversity Score18.8%(341)
Diversity Score
19
+31%since 2020
from 14 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.4 min
+14%since 2020
from 32.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 67.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 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
23.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
Female
56.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 67.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 96.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in this census tract?

this census tract has about 1,811 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 $50,170 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 $93,500, and the typical rent is about $1,627 a month.

How educated are people in this census tract?

About 11.9% 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 15.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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