CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8282.02
Illinois · Cook County · 5,111 residents · 0.93 sq mi
Notable rankings
#477highest high poverty in IL23.4%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8282.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,353. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $202,900. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
5,111
+3%since 2020
from 4,978 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,496 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 5,353 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+5%since 2020
from 39.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$57,353
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,500 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,470
+14%since 2020
from $29,400 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
+20%since 2020
from 0.408 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
Finance & insurance8.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
Other services6.5%
Retail trade6.2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Public administration3.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$202,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $146,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,169
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $918 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.5% in 2020
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+51%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic33%(1,643)
Black48.6%(2,421)
Hispanic / Latino14%(699)
Asian1.1%(56)
Other3.2%(159)
Diversity Score79.2%(3,943)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.5%(1,305)
Black58.7%(2,999)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(532)
Asian1.2%(62)
Other4.2%(213)
Diversity Score72.2%(3,691)
Diversity Score
72
−9%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.9 min
−3%since 2020
from 31.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 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
12.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.6% in 2020
Female
59.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.4% in 2020
Foreign born
8.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 90.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% 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 5,111 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 $57,353 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 $202,900, and the typical rent is about $1,169 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.2% 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 23.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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