CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8038
Illinois · Cook County · 4,145 residents · 1.287 sq mi
Notable rankings
#161lowest low poverty in IL2.0%#239highest rent in IL$2,202#311lowest low rent burden in IL18.5%#323highest broadband in IL97.8%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8038 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,380. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $344,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% 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
4,145
−6%since 2020
from 4,404 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,221 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 3,422 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
+2%since 2020
from 42.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$133,380
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $98,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,430
+25%since 2020
from $49,206 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
−16%since 2020
from 0.436 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.9%
Retail trade11.1%
Information9.5%
Public administration9.4%
Wholesale trade7.4%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
Transportation & warehousing4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$344,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $271,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,202
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,473 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
−6%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(3,497)
Black2%(87)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(402)
Asian7.7%(338)
Other1.8%(80)
Diversity Score44.3%(1,952)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73%(3,024)
Black1.1%(44)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(823)
Asian3%(125)
Other3.1%(129)
Diversity Score53.3%(2,209)
Diversity Score
53
+20%since 2020
from 44 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.1 min
+13%since 2020
from 27.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 75.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
Female
47.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
Foreign born
15.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% 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 4,145 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 $133,380 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 $344,700, and the typical rent is about $2,202 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 50.3% 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 2.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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