CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8237.05
Illinois · Cook County · 4,695 residents · 0.755 sq mi
Notable rankings
#370highest foreign-born in IL32.4%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8237.05 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,621. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $303,500.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% 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
4,695
+4%since 2020
from 4,498 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,219 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 5,958 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+2%since 2020
from 38.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$83,621
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,609 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,704
+31%since 2020
from $30,310 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
−1%since 2020
from 0.455 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15%
Professional, scientific, technical14.5%
Other services10.1%
Public administration8.2%
Retail trade5.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
Information3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$303,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $252,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,208
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $956 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 70.4% in 2020
30.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
−7%since 2020
from 3.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(3,335)
Black4.5%(204)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(814)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other2.7%(120)
Diversity Score51.8%(2,332)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(3,497)
Black6.5%(305)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(608)
Asian1%(49)
Other5%(236)
Diversity Score52.7%(2,474)
Diversity Score
53
+2%since 2020
from 52 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.2 min
−10%since 2020
from 28.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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
4.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Female
52.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Foreign born
32.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
44.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% 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 4,695 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 $83,621 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 $303,500, and the typical rent is about $1,208 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.9% 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 6.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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