CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8241.28
Illinois · Cook County · 4,283 residents · 3.228 sq mi
Notable rankings
#33lowest low rent burden in IL#589 US0.0%#95lowest low rent in IL$637#111highest old in IL52.6 yrs#461lowest low poverty in IL3.6%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8241.28 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,744. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value is $430,000. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,283
−6%since 2020
from 4,576 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,327 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 1,418 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
52.6
Unchangedsince 2020
from 52.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$99,744
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $80,000 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,884
+16%since 2020
from $44,760 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−20%since 2020
from 0.478 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.2%
Retail trade9.9%
Other services9.2%
Public administration9.2%
Finance & insurance7.6%
Information7.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
Education & health services2.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$430,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $383,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$637
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
5.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−49.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
−10%since 2020
from 4.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(4,298)
Black1.3%(58)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(119)
Asian1.2%(56)
Other1%(45)
Diversity Score14.6%(668)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83%(3,557)
Black5.8%(247)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(165)
Asian4.6%(197)
Other2.7%(117)
Diversity Score37.8%(1,620)
Diversity Score
38
+159%since 2020
from 15 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 99.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.3 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 33.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.4%
−26.4 ptssince 2020
from 79.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.7%
+19.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% 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
9.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
Female
57.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
Foreign born
9.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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 4,283 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 $99,744 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 $430,000, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 44.6% 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 3.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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