CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8356
Illinois · Cook County · 725 residents · 0.354 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5lowest low broadband in IL#233 US53.6%#10lowest low income in IL#102 US$14,184#58lowest low education in IL#1646 US5.7%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8356 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,184. Population has declined 9% since 2020. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 66.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 83% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
725
−9%since 2020
from 793 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,048 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 2,240 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
−20%since 2020
from 54.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024725
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$14,184
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $18,190 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,835
+12%since 2020
from $14,158 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
66.3%
+30.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.642
+58%since 2020
from 0.408 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
Manufacturing10.4%
Finance & insurance7.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
Other services1.6%
Public administration1.6%
Construction0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,283
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $547 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.9%
+20.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
64.1% rent
Vacancy rate
28.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
−39.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black86.6%(687)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(100)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.6%(5)
Diversity Score29.2%(231)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black88.1%(639)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other11%(80)
Diversity Score26.4%(191)
Diversity Score
26
−10%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.8 min
−28%since 2020
from 36.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
−28.4 ptssince 2020
from 32.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.7%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% 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
61.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 68.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
27.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
54.6%
+35.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
Female
48.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.5% in 2020
Foreign born
0.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
53.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% 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 725 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 $14,184 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,283 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 5.7% 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 66.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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