CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8221.01
Illinois · Cook County · 4,437 residents · 0.719 sq mi
Notable rankings
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The short version
Census Tract 8221.01 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,906. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $256,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
4,437
+2%since 2020
from 4,337 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,171 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 6,032 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
−2%since 2020
from 37.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$88,906
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,528 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,024
+23%since 2020
from $30,880 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.1%
+22.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
−7%since 2020
from 0.420 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.7%
Finance & insurance9.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
Retail trade9.4%
Other services8.3%
Public administration7.4%
Wholesale trade6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$256,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $206,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 78.9% in 2020
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
89.1%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−6%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(3,320)
Black4.4%(192)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(799)
Asian0.6%(26)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.3%(2,050)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(3,032)
Black1.2%(52)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(1,255)
Asian1.4%(64)
Other0.8%(34)
Diversity Score56.6%(2,510)
Diversity Score
57
+20%since 2020
from 47 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.6 min
−22%since 2020
from 35.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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
3.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 61.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
Female
47.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
Foreign born
14.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% 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 4,437 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 $88,906 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 $256,000.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.5% 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 5.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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