CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8284.02
Illinois · Cook County · 3,442 residents · 1.49 sq mi
Notable rankings
#66highest rent burden in IL#1493 US82.4%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8284.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,534. Population has declined 8% since 2020. Median home value is $159,300. Households here earn about 29% 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
More educated
42% 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
3,442
−8%since 2020
from 3,735 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,310 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 2,507 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
−1%since 2020
from 42.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$59,534
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $47,656 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,294
+8%since 2020
from $28,126 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−17%since 2020
from 0.462 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance8.3%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
Information8%
Other services7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
Retail trade4.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
Public administration1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$159,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $122,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,230
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,136 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.0% in 2020
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
82.4%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 66.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+4%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.5%(1,139)
Black59.4%(2,220)
Hispanic / Latino7%(261)
Asian1.2%(46)
Other1.8%(69)
Diversity Score68.5%(2,560)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.9%(1,063)
Black53.6%(1,846)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(342)
Asian1.8%(62)
Other3.7%(129)
Diversity Score75.7%(2,605)
Diversity Score
76
+10%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.6 min
−18%since 2020
from 33.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
Female
55.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
Foreign born
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 84.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
−2.6 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 3,442 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 $59,534 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 $159,300, and the typical rent is about $1,230 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.6% 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 19.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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