CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8161
Illinois · Cook County · 6,033 residents · 2.363 sq mi
Notable rankings
#356highest population in IL6,033TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8161 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,225. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $311,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% 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
6,033
+11%since 2020
from 5,432 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,553 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 2,299 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
Unchangedsince 2020
from 41.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,225
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,109 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,830
+9%since 2020
from $38,417 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.464 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
Information8.1%
Other services6.9%
Public administration4.8%
Wholesale trade4.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Retail trade2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$311,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $235,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,344
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,152 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.2% in 2020
46.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+13%since 2020
from 3.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(2,678)
Black31.8%(1,729)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(634)
Asian3.5%(191)
Other3.7%(200)
Diversity Score79.9%(4,342)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(3,027)
Black23%(1,389)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(1,008)
Asian7.9%(476)
Other2.2%(133)
Diversity Score82.6%(4,982)
Diversity Score
83
+3%since 2020
from 80 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.0 min
−14%since 2020
from 33.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
Female
47.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
Foreign born
10.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 80.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% 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 6,033 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 $70,225 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 $311,300, and the typical rent is about $1,344 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.1% 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 11.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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