CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8378
Illinois · Cook County · 2,467 residents · 0.388 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8378 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,159. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $401,300. The poverty rate of 33.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,467
+2%since 2020
from 2,409 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,358 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 6,209 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
+13%since 2020
from 34.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$33,159
−58%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,396 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,647
+18%since 2020
from $30,226 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.516
+9%since 2020
from 0.472 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.6%
Finance & insurance7.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
Retail trade6.3%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Information3.4%
Public administration3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$401,300
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $428,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,344
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,313 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
81.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.9%
−18.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.1
+85%since 2020
from 6.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.8%(549)
Black60%(1,446)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(172)
Asian7.8%(187)
Other2.3%(55)
Diversity Score72%(1,735)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.5%(530)
Black67.1%(1,655)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(202)
Asian3.2%(80)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62%(1,530)
Diversity Score
62
−14%since 2020
from 72 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 93.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.7 min
+17%since 2020
from 28.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.9%
+25.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.4%
−27.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% 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
4.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
43.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
Female
54.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
Foreign born
8.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% 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 2,467 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 $33,159 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 $401,300, and the typical rent is about $1,344 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.6% 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 33.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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