CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8147
Illinois · Cook County · 5,348 residents · 0.334 sq mi
Notable rankings
#396highest density in IL16,012/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8147 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,576. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $276,100.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
5,348
+8%since 2020
from 4,967 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
16,012 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 14,871 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
−1%since 2020
from 37.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,576
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $76,295 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,656
+29%since 2020
from $24,469 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
+12%since 2020
from 0.353 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.4%
Information8.7%
Finance & insurance7%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
Other services6.6%
Wholesale trade5.4%
Public administration4.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$276,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $221,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,194
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,039 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.1%
+19.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+19%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.4%(1,309)
Black1.7%(86)
Hispanic / Latino61.5%(3,054)
Asian8.4%(415)
Other2.1%(103)
Diversity Score68.1%(3,382)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.2%(1,078)
Black3.2%(172)
Hispanic / Latino67.6%(3,617)
Asian6.7%(358)
Other2.3%(123)
Diversity Score62%(3,315)
Diversity Score
62
−9%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 80.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.7 min
−19%since 2020
from 30.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 67.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% 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
8.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Female
50.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Foreign born
26.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
41.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
51.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% 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 5,348 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 $79,576 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 $276,100, and the typical rent is about $1,194 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.3% 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 11.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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