CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8346
Illinois · Cook County · 2,299 residents · 0.603 sq mi
Notable rankings
#89lowest low income in IL#1361 US$26,587#198highest high poverty in IL33.7%#261lowest low education in IL11.3%#356lowest low broadband in IL81.6%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8346 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,587. Population has grown 37% since 2020. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $263,600. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 68% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,299
+37%since 2020
from 1,683 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,813 / sq mi
+37%since 2020
from 2,791 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
−8%since 2020
from 51.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$26,587
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $27,431 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,610
+7%since 2020
from $22,958 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.619
+4%since 2020
from 0.595 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.8%
Professional, scientific, technical13.8%
Information13.4%
Other services3.6%
Retail trade3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Public administration1.6%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$263,600
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $112,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$843
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $690 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
67.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.9
+141%since 2020
from 4.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(25)
Black80.8%(1,360)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(298)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.4%(664)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(20)
Black88.5%(2,035)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(225)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(19)
Diversity Score25.8%(594)
Diversity Score
26
−34%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.4 min
−7%since 2020
from 32.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% 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
50.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
22.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.2%
+26.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.2%
+25.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
Female
55.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
Foreign born
5.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% 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 2,299 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 $26,587 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 $263,600, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.3% 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 33.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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