CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6905
Illinois · Cook County · 704 residents · 0.125 sq mi
Notable rankings
#47highest old in IL55.6 yrs#170lowest low education in IL9.4%#293lowest low rent in IL$762TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 6905 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,104. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $173,800. With a median age of 55.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
704
−5%since 2020
from 744 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,632 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 5,952 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
55.6
+35%since 2020
from 41.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024704
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,104
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $36,926 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,841
+50%since 2020
from $20,532 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+22.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−20.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
−15%since 2020
from 0.436 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance32.1%
Professional, scientific, technical32.1%
Information22.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$173,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $156,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$762
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $941 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.0%
+42.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
30.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.3%
+35.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−32%since 2020
from 4.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(744)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(33)
Black95.3%(671)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.2%(79)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.1 min
−16%since 2020
from 37.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
34.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
26.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.9%
−37.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2020
from 62.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Female
55.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+21.4 ptssince 2020
from 71.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% 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 704 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 $60,104 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 $173,800, and the typical rent is about $762 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.4% 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 12.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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