CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8343
Illinois · Cook County · 6,103 residents · 0.738 sq mi
Notable rankings
#339highest population in IL6,103TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8343 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,527. Population has declined 3% since 2020. Median home value is $237,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
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
6,103
−3%since 2020
from 6,294 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,270 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 8,528 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
−3%since 2020
from 44.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,527
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $58,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,425
+28%since 2020
from $29,934 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+10%since 2020
from 0.414 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.2%
Other services9%
Public administration7.5%
Information7.4%
Education & health services6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
Retail trade4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
Construction1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$237,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $184,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$993
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $814 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.9% in 2020
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
−26.2 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+10%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(41)
Black95.3%(6,000)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2%(129)
Other2%(124)
Diversity Score11.3%(711)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(1)
Black85.8%(5,236)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(481)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(385)
Diversity Score31.7%(1,936)
Diversity Score
32
+181%since 2020
from 11 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.2 min
−31%since 2020
from 49.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
22.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% 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
21.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
Female
53.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
Foreign born
10.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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 6,103 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 $68,527 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 $237,300, and the typical rent is about $993 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.5% 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 7.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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