CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8347
Illinois · Cook County · 1,580 residents · 0.254 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3highest commute in IL#131 US55.0 min#141lowest low broadband in IL75.5%#166highest high poverty in IL36.1%#272lowest low income in IL$40,952TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8347 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,952. Population has grown 40% since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $204,500. The poverty rate of 36.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,580
+40%since 2020
from 1,130 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,220 / sq mi
+40%since 2020
from 4,449 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+1%since 2020
from 41.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$40,952
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $23,992 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,705
−8%since 2020
from $23,643 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
−17%since 2020
from 0.581 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
Retail trade2.9%
Other services2.2%
Public administration2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$204,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $205,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,141
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $937 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
64.2% rent
Vacancy rate
26.2%
−17.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
−19.6 ptssince 2020
from 67.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
−42%since 2020
from 8.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(10)
Black96.4%(1,089)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(27)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.8%(100)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2%(31)
Black69.7%(1,102)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(369)
Asian1.5%(23)
Other3.5%(55)
Diversity Score57.1%(903)
Diversity Score
57
+548%since 2020
from 9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
55.0 min
+91%since 2020
from 28.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
33.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% 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
41.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
22.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
Female
49.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
Foreign born
10.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.5%
+20.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.0%
−24.9 ptssince 2020
from 96.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.4%
+20.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% 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 1,580 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 $40,952 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 $204,500, and the typical rent is about $1,141 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.6% 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 36.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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