CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8218
Illinois · Cook County · 5,483 residents · 0.829 sq mi
Notable rankings
#329lowest low poverty in IL3.0%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8218 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,815. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $269,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% 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
5,483
+5%since 2020
from 5,246 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,614 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 6,328 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
−11%since 2020
from 41.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$91,815
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $73,179 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,877
+12%since 2020
from $37,303 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.409 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.3%
Other services10.5%
Information8.1%
Public administration6.3%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Retail trade3.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Education & health services1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$269,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $191,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,324
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $983 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 76.9% in 2020
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+12%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(2,790)
Black30.3%(1,590)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(685)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other3.4%(178)
Diversity Score75.9%(3,981)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.8%(2,404)
Black24.4%(1,338)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(1,229)
Asian0.8%(45)
Other8.5%(467)
Diversity Score86.3%(4,734)
Diversity Score
86
+14%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.1 min
−23%since 2020
from 32.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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
2.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
Female
45.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
Foreign born
14.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% 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 5,483 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 $91,815 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 $269,100, and the typical rent is about $1,324 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 44.7% 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 3.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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