CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8238.05
Illinois · Cook County · 2,815 residents · 0.559 sq mi
Notable rankings
#419highest rent in IL$1,941TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8238.05 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,647. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value is $193,500.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% 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
2,815
−4%since 2020
from 2,918 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,036 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 5,220 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
−16%since 2020
from 50.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$62,647
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,655 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,094
+10%since 2020
from $36,513 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
−2%since 2020
from 0.420 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
Wholesale trade8.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
Other services6%
Public administration5.3%
Retail trade5.1%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$193,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $143,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,941
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,322 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
9.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+20%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(2,268)
Black1.3%(38)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(500)
Asian2.1%(61)
Other1.7%(51)
Diversity Score45.7%(1,334)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89%(2,506)
Black2.5%(70)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(143)
Asian2.4%(67)
Other1%(29)
Diversity Score25.5%(716)
Diversity Score
25
−44%since 2020
from 46 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.2 min
+5%since 2020
from 31.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
7.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
Female
54.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.4% in 2020
Foreign born
26.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
−0.6 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 2,815 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 $62,647 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 $193,500, and the typical rent is about $1,941 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.0% 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 9.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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