CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8241.05
Illinois · Cook County · 6,878 residents · 1.702 sq mi
Notable rankings
#60highest rent burden in IL#1325 US83.5%#162highest population in IL6,878#222highest commute in IL37.8 min#465highest broadband in IL97.0%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8241.05 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,177. Population has declined 5% since 2020. Median home value is $371,700. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% 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
6,878
−5%since 2020
from 7,220 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,041 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 4,242 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+14%since 2020
from 40.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$105,177
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $102,298 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,726
+11%since 2020
from $44,773 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
+6%since 2020
from 0.386 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.8%
Information9.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
Retail trade5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
Other services3.7%
Public administration3.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Education & health services2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$371,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $306,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.5% in 2020
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+18%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic79%(5,701)
Black1.3%(96)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(846)
Asian7%(505)
Other1%(72)
Diversity Score44.7%(3,227)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(4,563)
Black1.9%(130)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(1,481)
Asian8.7%(599)
Other1.5%(105)
Diversity Score63.2%(4,345)
Diversity Score
63
+41%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.8 min
+9%since 2020
from 34.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
3.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Female
47.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Foreign born
17.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 68.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.8%
+1.2 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 6,878 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 $105,177 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 $371,700.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.7% 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 4.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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