CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8284.01
Illinois · Cook County · 3,426 residents · 1.463 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8284.01 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,054. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value is $212,000.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
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
3,426
−4%since 2020
from 3,581 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,342 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 2,448 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
−4%since 2020
from 38.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,054
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,669
Unchangedsince 2020
from $32,591 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
+9%since 2020
from 0.378 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.8%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
Information10.6%
Retail trade8.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
Other services3.8%
Public administration2.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$212,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $155,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,259
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,191 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
33.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+32%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(2,010)
Black31%(1,110)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(318)
Asian1%(35)
Other3%(108)
Diversity Score72.5%(2,596)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(2,095)
Black22.6%(773)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(260)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other8.4%(288)
Diversity Score70.3%(2,408)
Diversity Score
70
−3%since 2020
from 72 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.2 min
−2%since 2020
from 30.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 76.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 73.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
Female
44.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
Foreign born
6.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% 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 3,426 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 $70,054 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 $212,000, and the typical rent is about $1,259 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.5% 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 14.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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