CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8247.02
Illinois · Cook County · 5,315 residents · 0.85 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8247.02 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,316. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $187,700.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% 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
5,315
−6%since 2020
from 5,653 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,253 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 6,651 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
+1%since 2020
from 38.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$67,316
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,345 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,741
+27%since 2020
from $29,781 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
+4%since 2020
from 0.467 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15%
Finance & insurance10.4%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
Wholesale trade6.9%
Other services5.2%
Retail trade4.2%
Public administration1.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Education & health services1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$187,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $144,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,096
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,012 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
86.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+1%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(2,979)
Black7.5%(426)
Hispanic / Latino34.4%(1,947)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(301)
Diversity Score74.4%(4,206)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.4%(1,936)
Black13.1%(695)
Hispanic / Latino40%(2,127)
Asian2.2%(115)
Other8.3%(442)
Diversity Score85.3%(4,536)
Diversity Score
85
+15%since 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.1 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 29.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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
6.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
Female
49.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
Foreign born
17.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 79.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% 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 5,315 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 $67,316 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 $187,700, and the typical rent is about $1,096 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.5% 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 12.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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