CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8253.03
Illinois · Cook County · 3,778 residents · 0.742 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8253.03 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,596. Population has declined 7% since 2020. Median home value is $255,600.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% 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
3,778
−7%since 2020
from 4,057 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,092 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 5,468 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+5%since 2020
from 35.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$82,596
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,799 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,929
+20%since 2020
from $34,231 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
−17%since 2020
from 0.438 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.4%
Finance & insurance13.2%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
Wholesale trade10.1%
Retail trade9.1%
Other services4.3%
Public administration2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$255,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $188,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,467
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,195 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+10%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(3,060)
Black8.1%(330)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(560)
Asian0.8%(32)
Other1.8%(75)
Diversity Score50.6%(2,054)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(2,740)
Black8%(304)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(682)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(52)
Diversity Score54.3%(2,053)
Diversity Score
54
+7%since 2020
from 51 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.0 min
+8%since 2020
from 28.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Female
50.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Foreign born
5.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% 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 3,778 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 $82,596 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 $255,600, and the typical rent is about $1,467 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.7% 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 8.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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