CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8214.02
Illinois · Cook County · 3,450 residents · 0.647 sq mi
Notable rankings
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The short version
Census Tract 8214.02 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,058. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $182,200.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,450
+10%since 2020
from 3,137 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,332 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 4,849 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
−19%since 2020
from 45.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,058
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,545 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,683
−14%since 2020
from $29,838 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
−11%since 2020
from 0.414 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance21.5%
Professional, scientific, technical21.5%
Information9.4%
Other services3.8%
Retail trade3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$182,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $110,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,157
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $891 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.1% in 2020
42.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+34%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(51)
Black96.7%(3,033)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(53)
Diversity Score8.1%(254)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(38)
Black75.5%(2,604)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(53)
Asian1%(35)
Other20.9%(720)
Diversity Score48.3%(1,666)
Diversity Score
48
+497%since 2020
from 8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.6 min
+17%since 2020
from 37.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 74.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% 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
17.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Female
52.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Foreign born
1.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 97.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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 3,450 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 $71,058 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 $182,200, and the typical rent is about $1,157 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.6% 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 9.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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