CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8290
Illinois · Cook County · 811 residents · 0.891 sq mi
The short version
Population has fallen 38% since 2020, a loss of 494 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 57.5% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
811
−38%since 2020
from 1,305 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
910 / sq mi
−38%since 2020
from 1,465 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.0
+12%since 2020
from 26.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024811
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$12,266
−10%since 2020
from $13,564 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
2.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
57.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
−15%since 2020
from 0.564 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance37%
Professional, scientific, technical37%
Information18%
Wholesale trade7%
Other services4%
Public administration4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$515
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
81.3% rent
Vacancy rate
28.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(7)
Black84.6%(1,104)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(194)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.8%(428)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black91.6%(743)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(68)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.2%(156)
Diversity Score
19
−41%since 2020
from 33 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.0 min
−37%since 2020
from 28.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+34.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
23.6%
−18.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
39.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
34.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
Female
66.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
Foreign born
3.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.7%
+20.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.9%
+21.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 83.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% 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 811 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $515 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.3% 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 57.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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