CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8236.02
Illinois · Cook County · 5,815 residents · 1.872 sq mi
Notable rankings
#78highest old in IL53.9 yrs#134lowest low rent burden in IL9.0%#431highest population in IL5,815TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8236.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,351. Population has declined 9% since 2020. Median home value is $218,700. With a median age of 53.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,815
−9%since 2020
from 6,369 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,106 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 3,402 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
53.9
−1%since 2020
from 54.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$85,351
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,046 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,834
+38%since 2020
from $35,312 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+5%since 2020
from 0.400 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.4%
Information11.2%
Public administration11.1%
Finance & insurance9.6%
Retail trade7.4%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Education & health services3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$218,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $195,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,299
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $958 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
19.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
−15%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(5,214)
Black3.2%(201)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(714)
Asian3.8%(239)
Other0%(1)
Diversity Score39.4%(2,506)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(4,167)
Black4.9%(284)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(459)
Asian2.3%(132)
Other13.3%(773)
Diversity Score57.5%(3,341)
Diversity Score
57
+46%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.3 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 31.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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
11.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
Female
52.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
Foreign born
18.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% 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 5,815 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 $85,351 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 $218,700, and the typical rent is about $1,299 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.2% 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 10.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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