CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7108
Illinois · Cook County · 4,867 residents · 0.315 sq mi
Notable rankings
#33highest commute in IL#1386 US44.9 min#65lowest low broadband in IL71.5%#256lowest low income in IL$40,191#318highest high poverty in IL28.4%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 7108 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,191. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $186,000. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
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
4,867
+2%since 2020
from 4,788 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
15,451 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 15,200 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
−4%since 2020
from 38.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$40,191
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $22,614 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,654
+33%since 2020
from $14,798 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
+1%since 2020
from 0.490 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.3%
Professional, scientific, technical17.3%
Retail trade9.8%
Other services9.6%
Public administration8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
Information3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$186,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $142,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,099
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $893 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.4%
+18.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
60.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
−15.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
−27%since 2020
from 6.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.1%(5)
Black98.9%(4,736)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(5)
Asian0.9%(42)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(129)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.1%(7)
Black94.6%(4,602)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(81)
Asian1.4%(70)
Other2.2%(107)
Diversity Score13.1%(639)
Diversity Score
13
+388%since 2020
from 3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 76.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
44.9 min
−4%since 2020
from 46.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.1%
−20.7 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
29.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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
45.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
18.4%
−16.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Female
55.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Foreign born
0.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 99.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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 4,867 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 $40,191 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 $186,000, and the typical rent is about $1,099 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.6% 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 28.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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