CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8042.04
Illinois · Cook County · 5,191 residents · 23.879 sq mi
Notable rankings
#41highest rent in IL$3,011#100highest home value in IL$701,400#207highest per-capita income in IL$84,707#223highest household income in IL$157,750TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8042.04 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $157,750. 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 $701,400. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 89% more than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% 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
5,191
−1%since 2020
from 5,221 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
217 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 219 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
Unchangedsince 2020
from 45.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$157,750
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $131,818 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,707
+23%since 2020
from $69,062 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
−4%since 2020
from 0.495 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.7%
Information12.6%
Wholesale trade12.4%
Public administration10.4%
Finance & insurance7%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
Retail trade6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$701,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $610,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,011
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,684 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.2% in 2020
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
−4%since 2020
from 4.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(3,620)
Black2.6%(135)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(290)
Asian15.6%(813)
Other7%(363)
Diversity Score60.8%(3,175)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(3,935)
Black2.5%(132)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(249)
Asian11.5%(599)
Other5.3%(276)
Diversity Score50.8%(2,636)
Diversity Score
51
−16%since 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
69.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 97.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.3 min
−16%since 2020
from 34.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 66.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
Female
56.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.2% in 2020
Foreign born
14.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 76.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% 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 5,191 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 $157,750 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 $701,400, and the typical rent is about $3,011 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 69.1% 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 9.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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