CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8008
Illinois · Cook County · 2,322 residents · 1.602 sq mi
Notable rankings
#52highest per-capita income in IL#1230 US$118,395#96highest old in IL53.3 yrs#207highest home value in IL$590,200#359highest education in IL68.8%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8008 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,111. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $590,200. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% more than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% 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
2,322
−1%since 2020
from 2,351 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,449 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 1,468 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
53.3
+6%since 2020
from 50.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$121,111
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $110,025 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$118,395
+48%since 2020
from $79,934 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.589
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.586 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.6%
Retail trade12.1%
Information10.3%
Public administration7.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$590,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $468,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,806
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,402 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.9% in 2020
13.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+15%since 2020
from 4.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(1,845)
Black1.1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(299)
Asian6.8%(161)
Other0.9%(20)
Diversity Score45.4%(1,067)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(1,803)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(72)
Asian10.2%(236)
Other8.7%(202)
Diversity Score47.3%(1,098)
Diversity Score
47
+4%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
68.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 99.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.5 min
+21%since 2020
from 24.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
Female
52.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
Foreign born
15.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 94.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% 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 2,322 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 $121,111 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 $590,200, and the typical rent is about $1,806 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 68.8% 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 4.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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