CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8269.02
Illinois · Cook County · 1,244 residents · 0.272 sq mi
Notable rankings
#45highest broadband in IL#1785 US100.0%#166lowest low home value in IL$82,500#189lowest low education in IL9.9%#195lowest low income in IL$35,711TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8269.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,711. Population has fallen 21% since 2020, a loss of 331 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $82,500. The poverty rate of 32.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% 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
1,244
−21%since 2020
from 1,575 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,574 / sq mi
−21%since 2020
from 5,790 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
−9%since 2020
from 43.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,711
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $33,967 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,991
−6%since 2020
from $16,972 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
−15%since 2020
from 0.531 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance27.4%
Professional, scientific, technical27.4%
Retail trade15%
Information13%
Wholesale trade11.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$82,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $63,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,104
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,115 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
30.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+23%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(25)
Black84.2%(1,326)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(224)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.8%(533)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(6)
Black83.4%(1,037)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(201)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.9%(434)
Diversity Score
35
+3%since 2020
from 34 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.8 min
−13%since 2020
from 33.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% 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
12.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
28.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.5% in 2020
Female
51.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.5% in 2020
Foreign born
6.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+27.9 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 11.8% 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 1,244 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 $35,711 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 $82,500, and the typical rent is about $1,104 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.9% 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 32.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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