CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8280
Illinois · Cook County · 5,254 residents · 0.979 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8280 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,673. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $160,800.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% 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
5,254
+8%since 2020
from 4,847 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,367 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 4,951 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
−3%since 2020
from 39.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,673
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,299 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,662
+46%since 2020
from $27,858 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+7%since 2020
from 0.405 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
Finance & insurance11.8%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
Other services6.1%
Public administration5.7%
Wholesale trade5%
Retail trade2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Education & health services0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$160,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $114,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,206
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $989 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
33.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+10%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(1,877)
Black36.1%(1,752)
Hispanic / Latino14%(681)
Asian1%(47)
Other10.1%(490)
Diversity Score86.2%(4,176)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.9%(1,521)
Black42.6%(2,238)
Hispanic / Latino21%(1,103)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.5%(392)
Diversity Score85.6%(4,499)
Diversity Score
86
−1%since 2020
from 86 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.3 min
+4%since 2020
from 31.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
Female
52.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
Foreign born
7.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 85.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% 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 5,254 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 $70,673 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 $160,800, and the typical rent is about $1,206 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.3% 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 9.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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