CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7505
Illinois · Cook County · 5,487 residents · 1.018 sq mi
Notable rankings
#72lowest low broadband in IL71.9%#323highest old in IL48.3 yrs#374highest commute in IL35.7 min#410highest rent burden in IL62.8%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 7505 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $245,800. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,487
+2%since 2020
from 5,355 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,390 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 5,260 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.3
Unchangedsince 2020
from 48.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$62,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,613 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,156
+21%since 2020
from $26,626 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
+3%since 2020
from 0.474 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.3%
Professional, scientific, technical15%
Other services12.3%
Information10.9%
Public administration2.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Education & health services1.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Retail trade0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$245,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $214,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,936
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,336 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
−7%since 2020
from 4.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.2%(1,137)
Black68.7%(3,678)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(230)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other5.6%(301)
Diversity Score59.8%(3,201)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.4%(1,285)
Black70.6%(3,876)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(137)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other3.3%(179)
Diversity Score55.6%(3,048)
Diversity Score
56
−7%since 2020
from 60 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.7 min
+2%since 2020
from 35.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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
15.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
Female
59.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
Foreign born
5.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% 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 5,487 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 $62,500 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 $245,800, and the typical rent is about $1,936 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.7% 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 22.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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