CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8300.08
Illinois · Cook County · 4,370 residents · 4.569 sq mi
Notable rankings
#70highest rent in IL$2,705#228lowest low rent burden in IL15.2%#261highest commute in IL37.2 minTRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8300.08 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,362. Population has declined 5% since 2020. Median home value is $246,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% 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
4,370
−5%since 2020
from 4,601 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
956 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 1,007 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+4%since 2020
from 40.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$116,362
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $95,724 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,076
+40%since 2020
from $34,366 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
+12%since 2020
from 0.323 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.4%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
Arts, entertainment, food7.3%
Other services7.2%
Retail trade5.8%
Information5.7%
Public administration5.4%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$246,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $168,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,705
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,844 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 92.1% in 2020
4.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.2%
−54.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+20%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.7%(306)
Black83.7%(3,852)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(83)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.8%(360)
Diversity Score36%(1,658)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.3%(320)
Black85.9%(3,754)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(79)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(217)
Diversity Score31.7%(1,387)
Diversity Score
32
−12%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 96.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.2 min
+3%since 2020
from 35.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 79.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% 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
4.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 69.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Female
48.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% 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 4,370 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 $116,362 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 $246,500, and the typical rent is about $2,705 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 44.0% 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 5.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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